Regional Customer Application Engineer

Job Description Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Own pre-ITO technical deliverables for all typical opportunities directly from assigned account managers. For complex opportunities, mayown with support from broader applications team or may support another more experienced AE team member.
• Gather from Customers and other sources information about each opportunity and the Customer’s development plan, strategy, andevaluation method.
• Inform Customers about GE Vernova technology and solutions through in-person and online presentations.
• Use thermodynamic modeling software to model Simple Cycle (SC), Combined Cycle (CC), and Combined Heat & Power
• (CHP) plants.
• When appropriate, work cross-functionally to conduct configuration optimization.
• Conduct economic life-cycle evaluation analysis of GE Vernova and competitor solutions for projects prior to formal Request
• For Proposal (RFP).
• Work closely with New Unit Sales and within the broader Applications Engineering and Product Line Management teams to ensureoptimum GE Vernova competitiveness.
• Proactively assess product fit and define an influencing strategy to best position GE Vernova prior to firm bid. Products include Heavy-DutyGas Turbine, Aeroderivative Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Generator, and Heat Recovery Steam Generator.
• Work closely with New Unit Sales to establish a pre-ITO level of technical information flow to develop gas power projects.
• Respond to Customer requests for technical information prior to RFP, including providing transmission interconnect data and emissionsdata for permitting.
• Define and communicate to the ITO proposal team the project background, optimum configuration, necessary approvals obtained, and bidstrategy.
• Gather competitive data and support post win and post mortem analyses.
• Analyze and report back to the business regional Customer needs and trends.
• Provide Customer feedback to internal functions (i.e. Solution Architect, Value Engineering) regarding the preferred configuration designsand strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 1 year prior experience in engineering, construction or operation of large power plants.
• Ability to travel minimum 50% of the time.

Desired Characteristics

• Good knowledge of GE Gas Power products and technology (Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine and/or Aeroderivatives, Steam Turbines
• Turbine, CC, CHP), processes and organizational structure.
• Engage in development opportunities to improve both their own capabilities as well as that of the organization
• Proven analytical skill set and strategic mindset.
• Proactively seeks broad input to bound decisions and stays informed with the latest industry trends.
• Knowledge of power generation industry trends and competition.
• Strong grasp of power plant thermodynamics and modeling.
• Project economic modeling knowledge.
• Self-driven with the ability to work in a regional and global team.
• Good English language communications skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in Thermal performance simulation tools (GTP, Ebsilon etc).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Excellent analytical skills
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