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GE Vernova Engineer - Mechanical Component

GE Vernova

Greenville, SCFull-time$72–108K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$72–108K/yr
Location
Greenville, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Mechanical Engineer designs, analyzes, and optimizes components across GE Vernova’s gas power portfolio, including gas turbines, steam, generators, and accessory systems. The role includes technical ownership of hardware, validation testing, cross-functional collaboration, root cause analysis, and project delivery through technical reviews. Candidates must be recent graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field and 0–1 year of related experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical DesignStress AnalysisModal AnalysisLifing AnalysisValidation TestingThermal Growth EvaluationManufacturing Variation EvaluationAssembly Stack-Up EvaluationRoot Cause AnalysisLean PrinciplesProject ManagementANSYSNXPythonExcel VBAAI-Driven ToolsCommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or Related STEM0-1 Year Related ExperienceRelevant Engineering Internship ExperienceAdvanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Related DisciplineUnrestricted U.S. Work Authorization

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova, we are tackling some of the world's most challenging energy problems. Joining our team means you will work on technology that powers the world, surrounded by people who are committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability. We believe that diverse perspectives drive the best solutions; that is why we foster an inclusive environment where your voice is heard, your curiosity is encouraged, and your professional development is a priority. We offer the opportunity to take true technical ownership of complex hardware while working alongside world-class experts who are dedicated to mentoring the next generation of engineering leaders.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, analysis, and optimization of components across our gas power portfolio. You will collaborate with cross-functional, global teams to deliver high-quality solutions, drive product upgrades, and ensure our designs meet rigorous performance and safety standards. This role requires a balance of technical ownership, innovative problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design & Analysis: Execute mechanical design and analysis (stress, modal, lifing) for assigned components in gas turbines, steam, generators, and accessory systems.

  • Technical Stewardship: Take ownership of mechanical hardware; perform validation testing; and evaluate designs for factors like thermal growth, manufacturing variation, and assembly stack-up to ensure optimal product behavior.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering experts, manufacturing, and sourcing teams to optimize sub-systems and components.

  • Continuous Improvement: Support root cause analyses (RCA) to improve reliability, quality, and yield. Apply Lean principles to streamline processes and drive innovation.

  • Project Delivery: Manage milestones through formal/informal technical reviews, ensuring compliance with NPI processes and design practices.

  • Mentorship: Foster a collaborative environment by working with team members and building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Principal and Chief Engineers.

Required Qualifications:

  • Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field from an accredited institution.

  • 0-1 year of related experience in engineering or STEM

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Eligibility Requirements

  • This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

  • The required work location is Greenville, SC (relocation assistance is available)

  • Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States of America is required. We will not provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Relevant engineering internship experience.

  • Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

  • Technical proficiency in engineering software (ANSYS, NX) and programming languages (Python, Excel VBA) for data analysis.

  • A "Lean" mindset, familiarity with AI-driven tools, and a passion for innovative design.

  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and fast-paced environment.

  • Strong communication skills, with a transparent approach to project management and problem-solving.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,000.00 and $108,000.00. 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 October 20, 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.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,529 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$72–108K/yr
  • South Carolina median$91–149K/yr49 salary ranges
  • US median$106–160K/yr4,493 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $90K, is 24% below the South Carolina median midpoint ($119K) — in the middle half of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in South Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 104 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in South Carolina and 7,529 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in South Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 6,215 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,296 of the 7,529 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (70%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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