GE Vernova

Water Chemistry Engineer (m/f)

GE Vernova  •  Baden, CH (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an entry-level Chemical Engineer to join our team, focusing on project execution for new units, including dosing/sampling systems, water/wastewater treatment plants, and CEMS. You will also contribute to new technology introduction (NPI/NTI) initiatives, such as carbon capture and new WSC designs and site support activities. This role requires occasional site travel for inspections/commissioning and on-demand chemical analysis at our Birr, CH laboratory.

Job Description

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

  • Safety & Culture: Prioritize safety and compliance while fostering a proactive, inclusive "one GEV" team environment.
  • Design & Development: Execute engineering calculations and documentation. Support the design of water/steam cycle (WSC) systems—including Dosing, Sampling, CEMS, and WTP—balancing cost, performance, and reliability.
  • AI & Innovation: Proactively leverage AI tools and digital solutions to drive process improvements, accelerate new technology development, and enhance overall work efficiency.
  • Standardization: Apply lean engineering processes and contribute to component harmonization across the portfolio.
  • Project Execution: Manage system requirements, drawings, and functional specifications. Ensure 100% quality and on-time delivery for all project documentation.
  • Site & Lab Support: Conduct on-site inspections/commissioning and perform lab-based chemical analyses, providing detailed reports for internal and external customers.
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively improve product performance, reliability, and safety through design initiatives.
  • Collaboration: Support cross-functional teams (Commissioning, Sourcing, Projects) and engage in peer-to-peer mentoring.
  • Reporting: Provide weekly KPI updates and proactively communicate technical risks to leadership.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
  • Practical experience in a chemical laboratory environment.
  • Foundational knowledge of Carbon Capture solutions.
  • Fluent in English.

Desired Characteristics

  • Self-motivated: Ability to develop, document, and execute engineering assignments with limited supervision.
  • Academic or project-based exposure to power plant water/steam cycle (WSC) chemistry is a plus.
  • Proficiency in drafting software (Visio, Comos, or Aveva) is a plus.
  • Ability to work effectively within a global, cross-functional engineering team.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to business needs.
  • Willingness to travel globally on short notice.
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Vernova

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world.

It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come.

GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

Together, we have the energy to change the world.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Year Founded
Unknown
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