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Lead HRSG Application Engineer

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Schenectady, NY - USA

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
The Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) Application Engineer owns global project-specific proposal activity to drive consistent functional specifications and standardized workflow processes for outsourced HRSG scopes. This role requires a strong understanding of gas turbine combined cycle power plant applications including HRSG and water-steam cycle application engineering with the ability to translate plant-level requirements into detailed functional specifications that enable qualified HRSG vendors to bid design and build to GE Vernova standards.

This individual will also own application engineering for the Hot Selective Catalytic Reduction (Hot SCR) system ensuring seamless integration with overall plant performance this capacity the engineer is responsible for thoroughly understanding all Hot SCR project requirements to ensure conformance and satisfaction of customer and plant performance expectations. This role directly impacts the project teams ability to meet service quality and timeliness objectives and operates within defined policy guidelines while exercising a high degree of operational judgment and moderate autonomy to drive outcomes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

HRSG Functional Specifications

  • Serve as the primary technical owner for outsourced HRSG scope developing comprehensivefunctional specificationsthat define thermal performance mechanical requirements materials and interfaces necessary for vendors to bid and execute HRSG fabrication and supply
  • Demonstrate understanding of the combined cycle power plant applications
  • Interface with HRSG vendors during the bid process to evaluate technical proposals clarify requirements and assess compliance with functional specifications
  • Collaborate with the commercial team during theITO phase providing technical scoping performance estimation schedule and cost inputs that support winning bid strategies

Hot SCR Application Engineering

  • Own the technicalapplication engineering of the Hot Selective Catalytic Reduction (Hot SCR) system including system configuration
  • Define functional specifications and interface requirements for the Hot SCR system ensuring proper integration within the exhaust gas path
  • Collaborate with environmental permitting teams and customers to ensure Hot SCR solution meet regulatory NOx reduction targets and applicable emissions standards

Required Qualifications

  • BS degreein Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited university
  • At least 5 years of experiencein thermal power plant engineering HRSG systems or related engineering functions.

Desired Characteristics

  • Deep technical knowledge ofcombined cycle plant thermodynamicsand the water-steam cycle with hands-on experience in HRSG thermal design performance modeling or vendor specification development
  • Familiarity withHot SCR systems catalyst technology NOx control strategies and their integration within the exhaust gas path
  • Experience developingfunctional specificationsfor outsourced or vendor-supplied major equipment in a power generation context
  • Proficiency with heat balance tools and thermal modeling software
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex thermodynamic and mechanical concepts into clear vendor specifications and customer-facing documentation
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams including commercial project management and vendor partners
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems across system interfaces
  • Ability to document plan and execute programs with established project management discipline
  • Experience with multi-vendor bid processes technical proposal evaluation and contract technical alignment is highly desirable

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 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $and $. 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 candidates 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 août 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.

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.

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