GE Vernova Mechanical Design Engineer – Steam Turbine Rotor Engineer

# Job Description Summary
Shape the Future of Steam Power, From First Design to Decades of Service

Imagine owning the design of a rotor that spins at the heart of a power plant and keeps electricity flowing for communities and industries for decades. At GE Vernova, you take a critical technology from idea to long-term operation. You also have room to question how things are done and to help shape what comes next.

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. Our Gas Power business develops cleaner, more efficient power that people depend on today, and builds the energy technologies of tomorrow. You join a highly empowered Steam Turbine Engineering team that works across the full product lifecycle.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

- Own the design of steam path rotor components for new unit orders and aftermarket (service and upgrade) projects.

- Advance rotor technology across the shaftline system, subsystems, components, materials and component life.

- Lead engineering analysis, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), so that your designs meet all Critical to Quality (CTQ) requirements.

- Apply mechanical design fundamentals to your work: material properties, statics, strength of materials, and fatigue (low-cycle and high-cycle) and creep life methods.

- Design with Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) in mind, supporting safe manufacturing, lifting, transportation and field work.

- Partner with Steam Turbine engineers around the world, plus Drafting and Global Supply Chain colleagues, to deliver for customers and grow together.

Who You Are

You are a curious mechanical engineer who enjoys solving complex design problems. You work well with people across regions and functions. You care about quality and your customers, and you are ready to challenge the status quo.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.

- Recent graduate with 0-1 year of professional engineering experience centering around mechanical design fundamentals

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

- The required work location is Schenectady, NY (relocation assistance is available)
- Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States of America is required. We will not provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience with ANSYS (a Finite Element Analysis software) and steam turbine design.

- Working knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, including strength of materials, fatigue and creep.

- Hands-on Finite Element Analysis experience.

- Experience working with teams in different global locations.

- A customer-first, quality-focused mindset.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an  Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,000.00 and $108,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 13, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.