Job Description Summary

As a Lead Combined Cycle Plant Process & Performance Engineer (m/f/d) , you will be responsible for providing gas plant heat balance diagrams, functional specifications for main plant mechanical equipment, plant performance predictions and plant performance correction curves for different tender and execution projects worldwide. You will define system integration concepts to support the development of combined cycle plants across the globe. Your work will also include some of GE Vernova’s work on decarbonization solutions for both pre-combustion (hydrogen) and post-combustion (carbon capture) technologies. You will provide technical expertise on plant performance & bottoming cycle design aspects.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute configurations with winning performance for ITO (tendering) proposals, OTR  (execution) projects and NPI and standardization initiatives
• Lead the completion of heat balances and produce correction curves to support timely bid execution
• Manage a close working relationship with product application engineering for gas turbine, steam turbine and HRSG
• System engineering for core combined cycle plant equipment. Including process calculations, designing components like pumps, control valves, heat exchangers, boiler (HRSG) based on heat balance process data
• Deliver heat & mass balance diagrams and performance correction curves for project execution (customer projects) & development projects (R&D)
• Collaborate with other multidisciplinary global engineering teams to ensure successful project execution
• Develop plant integration concepts to help drive towards a cleaner energy future
• Issue documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies, procedures and contract
• Support the process in technical project risk management related to plant design & performance
• Uses prior experience and acquired new technical expertise to execute business strategy
• Support development of standards, technical harmonization, design practices and design templates.
• Continuously improve the organizational workflow and process

 

Required Qualifications

• Technical knowledge in thermodynamics and plant equipment process design
• This role requires advanced experience in the Engineering/Technology & Process Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• Exhibits the GE Vernova Way: Innovation, Customer, Lean, One Team and Accountability

 

Desired Characteristics

• Technical knowledge of combined cycle performance/optimization, thermodynamics and equipment process design
• Basic technical understating of Gas Turbine, Combined Cycle, Steam Turbine products.
• Experience in process integration and simulation tools (e.g. Ebsilon, Thermoflow, Gatecycle)
• Good communication, interpersonal, & teaming skills
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously in a proactive manner
• Strong analytical skills working independently and, in a team,
• Demonstrated design creativity and problem-solving capability
• Understanding process flow diagrams, plant operational concepts, water steam/operating cycle technology, performance guarantees, equipment sizing, is an advantage for the role

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $ 119,072 and $178,608. 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 09.11.2026.

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.

 

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