Wind Blade Structural Engineer

About the role

Location: Greenville, SC. Full‑time, on‑site entry‑level position requiring a BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Structural Engineering (0+ years of experience). Relocation assistance is provided; the role does not include visa sponsorship. The posted base salary range is $80,000–$120,000 with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.

Responsibilities

• Own composite structure design & analysis for NPI blade and develop design solutions that are competitive in performance, cost, and quality.
• Partner closely with the Lead Structural Engineer to deliver FEA results within stringent timelines from predesign through factory implementation.
• Perform FEA analysis of composite structure concepts using ABAQUS, PATRAN, and in‑house tools.
• Highlight critical design risks for failure modes related to 3‑D FE evaluation and suggest mitigation plans.
• Ensure documentation of FEA results on the final design to satisfy all certification and internal design criteria for the blade structure.
• Collaborate with the Test and Validation Center of Excellence to provide necessary FEA evaluation for test blades, ensuring regulatory compliance and internal test requirements.
• Support technical discussions/meetings with customers and/or certification bodies and represent GE Vernova on blade‑structure topics.
• Lead and/or participate as a presenter and/or reviewer in structure design reviews.
• Contribute to root‑cause analysis of blade failures and identify design‑related corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Structural Engineering from a reputed university.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Global experience with proven ability to work with international and/or cross‑functional teams across cultural boundaries.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering with a Structural specialization from a reputed university.
• Solid background in mechanical design with sound engineering fundamentals.
• Proficient in structural finite element analysis using ABAQUS/PATRAN, focusing on results interpretation and presentation for faster design iterations.
• Familiarity with GD&T, 2D Drawings, Teamcenter, Work Instructions, and a basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management.
• Ability and willingness to learn legacy design processes, safety factors, and material considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in global and cross‑functional projects, providing timely updates to stakeholders.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and innovative approach with a focus on possibilities rather than limitations.
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally at short notice for approximately 20% of time.

Skills

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of composite structures.
• ABAQUS and PATRAN proficiency.
• Experience with in‑house analysis tools.
• Knowledge of GD&T, 2D drawings, Teamcenter, Work Instructions.
• Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).

Benefits

• Relocation package.
• Tuition assistance.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach (24/7 nurse‑based resource).
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, referral).
• Retirement savings plan (401(k) with