System Engineer - Plant Operability & Design

GE Vernova

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted September 23, 2026

$76k - $110k· Est.

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

The Plant Operability & Design team has the concept and design responsibility for the water/steam cycle as well as for the overall plant integration and the overall plant control.

Key Responsibilities

Within this team, the System Engineer has the concept and design responsibility for his/her area of work. For projects in execution phase, he/she is required to consider the project-specific contractual design requirements to align them with partners and/or customers in coordination with project management.
For NPI projects, the Plant/Product Development Specification forms the base for his/her work and requires close coordination within the project team and with the Program Manager. Technical regulations and standards as well as GEV’s EHS policy form part of the plant systems design.
The System Engineer has the technical and time schedule responsibility for his/her engineering work and services within the project, which includes:
Verification of the overall cycle concept as well as defining individual BOP system concepts
Performing system design calculations and issuing functional equipment specifications
Defining operation concepts for BOP systems and HRSG as well as for plant start-up and load control
Participating in software acceptance tests
Providing site support during project commissioning
Leading design and cost comparison on system level for NPI programs
Preparing Control Specifications for individual system and overall plant control, with a strong level of technical ownership
Supporting commissioning activities mainly remotely, while being flexible for short site missions when required

Requirements

Bachelors / master’s in mechanical engineering or related disciplines from an accredited university or college, or equivalent knowledge and experience
0-2 years of experience in power plant engineering
Problem analysis and resolution skills
Know and apply design methods, rules and tools to specify the systems/ components
Specific Knowledge about the relevant codes and standards like ANSI, ASME, NFPA, TAC, LPC, UL, FM, IEC, VDE etc.
Knowledge of Interfaces specially on controls systems & electrical interfaces
Willingness to travel
Fluency in English
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong capacity of adaptation (to suit local regulations)
Readiness to travel for workshop inspections
Ability to learn and to understand quickly
Problem analysis and resolution skills
“Customer Focus” and “Total Cost Focus” minded
Steadiness in performance, ability to stand up well under stress, self-motivation, openness to innovations, flexibility
Ability to foresee situations and adapt accordingly
Able to identify solutions to problems and implement them
Positive thinking with proactive approach
Promotes/influences innovative processes, general technical knowledge
Attitude and talent to negotiate and make presentations