Lead Engineer - Customer Application Engineering-Mechanical Generator
GE Vernova View all jobs
- Vadodara, Gujarat
- Permanent
- Full-time
You will be responsible for developing optimized, compliant, and competitive technical solutions that meet customer requirements, align with internal design standards, and support overall business objectives.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities
- Lead technical tendering activities for generator and motor mechanical scope across new-build, service, and refurbishment projects.
- Review customer specifications and identify technical requirements to ensure full understanding of tender scope and obligations.
- Coordinate and communicate technical requirements to the broader bid team, including engineering, sourcing, costing, planning, site construction, commercial operations, and service.
- Define the optimal technical solution in line with customer needs, business objectives, and GE Vernova design guidelines.
- Establish technical characteristics, performance data, and applicable technical guarantees for proposed equipment and solutions.
- Prepare technical design notes, internal strategy documents, and customer-facing technical documentation for inclusion in tender submissions.
- Support equipment and layout optimization to improve technical execution and proposal competitiveness.
- Perform technical and cost optimization studies to enhance the overall competitiveness of bids.
- Ensure compliance with applicable local, regional, and international technical codes, standards, and regulations.
- Identify technical risks during the tendering phase and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
- Conduct site visits, as required, to gather technical inputs necessary for bid preparation and risk assessment.
- Provide technical support to Commercial Operations and Sales during customer meetings, clarifications, and technical discussions.
- Support pre-ITO activities by reviewing early customer requirements, assessing technical feasibility, and identifying key scope considerations for upcoming opportunities
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of tendering tools, methodologies, and technical know-how across the organization.
- Support post-bid technical activities through contract award, including customer clarifications, technical negotiations, and alignment of the final technical offer.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the hydro industry, with strong exposure to generator or motor mechanical systems.
- Experience in technical tendering, application engineering, design, or proposal development for new-build, service, or refurbishment projects.
- Strong knowledge of hydro industry standards, applicable codes, and mechanical design practices.
- Proficiency with engineering and design tools such as AutoCAD, NX, and Pro/ENGINEER.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to develop practical and competitive engineering solutions.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced tendering environment.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and regions.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a creative and solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to balance attention to detail with a broader understanding of project and business priorities.
- Flexible and responsive to changing business needs and proposal timelines.
- Positive team player with a strong sense of accountability and engagement.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, as required.