Lead Engineer 2 - Generator Auxiliary Design, Mechanical

Job Description Summary

As a Lead/Design Engineer for Hydro Auxiliary Systems, you will be taking full technical ownership of auxiliary design and engineering for large-scale hydro projects. In this role, you will lead the process design, execute complex sizing calculations, and define technical specifications for critical auxiliary systems. Beyond design, you will act as the technical authority during the equipment lifecycle, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and full regulatory compliance. You will serve as the primary technical point of contact, collaborating across cross-functional teams to integrate complex interfaces and ensure project-wide technical alignment.

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

• Understand, define the scope plan aligned with project contract specification and lead execution using technical guidelines, design reviews and taking into account the feedback from experiences and learnings.
• Make contract analysis, project planning, identify risk & opportunities and conceptual design & layout in project. Prepare technical queries, contract deviation request, assist in responses to client queries.
• Develop Concept of Gen. Aux. System based on contract requirement and technical guidelines.
• Follow Concept design and perform Basic Design, calculations, create P&ID and procurement specifications for Generator Auxiliary Systems (Heat exchangers, Thrust bearing oil injection, Oil mist exhaust, Braking and Jacking system, Mist & dust extraction system, and their piping’s layout)
• Organize design review meeting at BD and DD stage.
• Responsible for the timely releases of the engg. documents for assembly & manufacturing and material lists related to auxiliary systems.
• Lead the interface management topics with other engg. cross-functions.
• Manage and execute work-packages with Product definition team.
• Contribute to lesson learned records in the appropriate tools to improve the equipment specifications management.
• Manage non-conformity reports, supplier deviation requests of Aux. system.
• Be involved in root cause analysis or PSR (8D, 5 Why’s, etc…) when a problem statement is raised inside engineering (for instance for analysis of CoPQ),
• Apply the ideas and concepts of reliability, quality, safety and cost.

Accountabilities

Execute with required Quality, within budget and lead times specified

Measurement

On time delivery, Quality, Cost (components, engg hours)

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: B. E. (Mechanical)
• At least 6 years of design experience in Auxiliary systems for Hydro Generator and Turbine with total desired experience of more than 9 years.
• Basic knowledge in following engineering disciplines: layout & arrangement, mechanical & electrical design, piping design, P&ID diagram, instrumentation, and control;
• Detailed knowledge of Hydro power plant operation;
• Good knowledge of Hydro Generator and Turbine Products and their design standards;
• Software familiarity: CAD tools - AUTOCAD and UG NX, MS Office, PLM (CORELLA);
• Strong technical and scientific know-how and willingness to continuously extend and develop it;
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, other languages (French, Portuguese, Mandarin) are an asset.

Desired Skills

• Proactive, understanding of urgency, self-driven;
• Strong analytical & critical thinking skills;
• Good communication and leadership skills;
• Continuous improvement mindset;
• Ability to work in team, willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of the organization;
• Manage activity in multicultural and global environment.

What Do We Offer?

• Environment: A multicultural & diverse environment with an enthusiastic team and supportive leaders. We have a pleasant and modern work infrastructure at our offices
• Opportunities: We offer career growth opportunities, professional and personal trainings
• Benefits: We offer a competitive salary with multiple benefits like subsidized meals, medical, accidental & life insurance coverage. We provide home office opportunity and flexible working hours (subject to business and HR approval)

Work model: hybrid (3 days office)

Inclusion & Diversity: At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.

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