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Structures and Building codes Engineer

GE Vernova
Schenectady, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2026
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

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.

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 $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.

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.

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000

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