Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the Onshore Wind Sierra Systems engineering team throughout the project lifecycle, from concept design to product launch and beyond. Accountable for overall technical underwriting of designs in the area of Systems and escalates appropriately to Systems Chief Engineer (CE).
Set strategy and deliver improvements in engineering design practices to enable standardization in engineering execution to deliver high quality products and services.
Assist the design team in the optimization of wind turbine systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
Focal point for technology roadmap development for the Sierra Platform and ensuring technology innovation is ready for new product introduction.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement by staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in Systems, wind turbine technologies and industry trends.
Conduct risk assessments and lead teams in developing mitigation strategies to address technical challenges and ensure safe, high-quality products and services. Own the full V-model development and mitigation throughout the full product lifecycle.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration and successful design execution.
Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth through coaching & mentoring for controlled title holders and broader engineering team in your discipline.
Play a leadership role in relevant industry regulations and standards committees to influence strategy and outcome of standards.
Provide technical support and expertise to internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Engineering.
Minimum of 10 years of wind industry experience.
Eligibility Requirements:
The required work location is in Greenville, SC.
Ability and willingness to travel between 10-20% of the time.
Desired Characteristics:
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated systems thinker – balances risk appropriately, considers lifecycle view of products, and properly assesses trades between components/subsystems.
Proven ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment.
Extensive wind turbine design experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. Build collaborative and supportive teams.
Demonstrated clear thinker – able to solve complex technical challenges and communicate actions/solutions in clear concise manner.
Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
Experienced in wind turbine certification by third parties.
Demonstrated ability to successfully coach, mentor, and guide technical teams.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
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: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $152,400.00 and $254,000.00. 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 June 01, 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.