GE Vernova

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Electrical Component

GE Vernova$98K — $164K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
  • 5+ years in high voltage product design and development
  • 5+ years in an Engineering position with 3D CAD experience
  • Familiarity with simulation software like ANSYS
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of high voltage dead-tank circuit breakers focusing on arc interruption and testing
  • Use analytic tools like ANSYS for interrupter design focusing on green gas technology
  • Present project updates to R&D leaders to track progress
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones
  • Design components ensuring manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and quality
  • Plan type tests per IEEE and IEC standards with Test Engineers
  • Act as technical support for existing products and other departments
  • Review and approve engineering drawings and documentation for consistency

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to Health Coach and 24/7 nurse resource
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Tuition and adoption assistance programs
  • Paid parental leave and 12 paid holidays
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Permissive time off policy
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Lead Engineer executes development projects to meet financial, performance, and time-to-market goals. This role is expected to lead design, analysis, and project management tasks adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements. Additionally, this position will be responsible for several existing products in production, giving technical support for and trouble-shooting any issues with the assigned products. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership mindset and a high level of critical thinking and methodical problem solving.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of new high voltage dead-tank circuit breakers by providing expertise in the area of arc interruption as well as dielectric and power testing of our products
  • Utilize analytic and simulation software such as ANSYS to define key parameters for the design of interrupters with focus on alternative green gas technology
  • Prepare and present updates on projects to R&D leaders
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met and the final product meets required specifications
  • Design components and subassemblies, working closely with designers/ draftsmen, ensuring manufacturability, ease of assembly, cost effectiveness, and quality
  • Plan and oversee type tests, according to IEEE and IEC standards, required to qualify circuit breakers and/or components, working in coordination with R&D Test Engineers.
  • Take ownership of existing products, acting as technical support for other departments
  • Develop and execute action plans to respond to issues, problems, and any additional assigned tasks
  • Review and approve detailed engineering component and assembly drawings
  • Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks is consistent with engineering policies and procedures


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in high voltage product design, development and testing
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Engineering position including experience with 3D CAD software (i.e. CREO, SolidWorks, Inventor)


Desired Characteristics
  • Experience with simulation software such as ANSYS
  • Experience working cooperatively and effectively in an international team environment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to influence others and lead small teams
  • Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
  • Ability to coordinate several projects & tasks simultaneously
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills
  • Proven analytical and organizational ability
  • Experience in MS Office software including MS Excel and MS PowerPoint


Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 August 04, 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.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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