Job Description Summary

As the Systems Senior Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for the overall technical underwriting of the design, development, and implementation of Systems Design in the Sierra Platform. In addition to collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will work closely with other Controlled Title Holders within your discipline area to ensure delivery of safe, high quality products & services that meet customer needs. You will also assist in the continuous improvement of our engineering design process by defining and executing a strategy for design practices. Furthermore, you will be a focal point for technology innovation in the area of Sierra Systems by defining technology roadmaps and ensuring technology readiness for product implementation. Lastly, you will mentor and develop engineering talent, creating the next generation technical leaders in Onshore Wind Engineering. This is a leadership role that requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and effective communication skills.

Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering.

• Minimum of 10 years of wind industry experience.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The required work location is in Greenville, SC.

• Ability and willingness to travel between 10-20% of the time.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated systems thinker – balances risk appropriately, considers lifecycle view of products, and properly assesses trades between components/subsystems.

• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment.

• Extensive wind turbine design experience.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. Build collaborative and supportive teams.

• Demonstrated clear thinker – able to solve complex technical challenges and communicate actions/solutions in clear concise manner.

• Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Experienced in wind turbine certification by third parties.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach, mentor, and guide technical teams.

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $152,400.00 and $254,000.00. 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 01, 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.