GE Vernova

Structures and Building codes Engineer

GE Vernova$80K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in structural or mechanical engineering and 1 year experience OR Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering and 2 years' experience
  • 2 years' experience as a structural and mechanical engineer in the power industry
  • Expertise in main international building codes (e.g., IBC, Eurocode, ACSE)
  • Knowledge of Combined Cycle Plant systems
  • Effective communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support to the Plant Systems & Steam Cycle team as the building code expert
  • Perform building code analysis using local site data to verify standard design applicability
  • Review customer specifications on structure and civil design, assessing cost and cycle implications
  • Communicate environmental conditions relevant to the project to the execution team
  • Gather foundation loads from System Owners, ensuring conformity with building codes
  • Create powertrain load tables for OTR projects
  • Develop and manage comprehensive customer drawing packages, including power train layout and foundation interfaces

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to GE Vernova Health Coach and 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Customer Drawings Engineering team is responsible for delivering customer drawing packages containing critical interfaces and inputs required to support power plant design. These deliverables include power train foundation interfaces and load tables. These drawings must meet building code requirements specific to the project site. The job scope includes evaluation of applicable building code and site conditions, creation of site specific foundation load tables, driving quality and consistency in the civil interface data delivered to customers.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • The structure and building code expert will provide engineering support within the Plant Systems & Steam Cycle team (PSSC) as required
  • Perform building code analysis with local site data to check standard design applicability
  • Review customer specifications on structure and civil design, estimate impact of specific requirements on cost and cycle for GT accessories
  • Communicate environmental conditions to be considered for the project to the execution team from Gas, Steam and Gen
  • Gather foundation loads from System Owners, confirm applicability with building code, drive accuracy and consistency
  • Provide powertrain load table for OTR projects
  • Create and manage customer drawings/packages such as defining power train layout, customer connections, foundation interfaces, and equipment loading


Required Qualifications
  • Master's degree in structural or mechanical engineering and 1 year experience OR
  • Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering and 2 years' experience


Desired Characteristics
  • 2 years' experience as structural and mechanical engineer in power industry
  • Expertise in main international building codes (IBC, Eurocode, ACSE, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Combined Cycle Plant systems
  • Effective communication and organizational skills


Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. 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 18, 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.

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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