Senior Value Engineer – Direct Air Capture

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is 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. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

As a Senior Value Engineer in the Direct Air Capture NPI Engineering team, you will be an active contributor to driving cost optimization and value engineering initiatives for first‑of‑a‑kind carbon removal systems and establishing scalable, repeatable design standards that enable commercial viability of DAC technology.

• Lead comprehensive value engineering studies and cost optimization initiatives across DAC system designs and manufacturing processes
• Develop and implement standardized design building blocks and modular approaches for repeatable DAC components including capture modules, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, piping, and structural components.
• Analyze system architectures and equipment selections to identify cost reduction opportunities in materials, manufacturing methods, and installation approaches
• Collaborate with vendors and engineering teams to balance technical performance requirements with cost targets and commercial viability constraints
• Establish value engineering methodologies and best practices specific to DAC technology development and deployment
• Drive cross‑functional cost reduction workshops and facilitate value engineering sessions with mechanical, electrical, controls, and process engineering teams
• Develop cost models and life‑cycle analyses to evaluate design alternatives and support business case development for DAC products
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for cost reduction and performance improvement in carbon capture systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related technical discipline with 10+ years of value engineering or cost optimization experience
• Extensive experience in industrial equipment design, manufacturing cost analysis, and value engineering methodologies
• Demonstrated track record leading cost reduction initiatives and achieving measurable cost savings in complex engineering projects
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in cost modeling, financial analysis, and data‑driven decision making
• Ability and willingness to travel, 5‑20% annually

• Experience with carbon capture, clean energy technologies, or process industries such as chemical, petrochemical, or power generation
• Expertise in modular design approaches, skid‑based systems, or repeatable industrial products
• Experience in NPI, product development, or early‑stage technology commercialization environments
• Demonstrated success in cross‑functional leadership and influencing technical decisions across multiple engineering disciplines
• Experience with design‑to‑cost methodologies, supplier development, and supply‑chain optimization
• A background in startup‑like environments with ability to drive results in fast‑paced, resource‑constrained settings
• Advanced degree in Engineering, MBA, or professional certification in value engineering

GE Vernova's Direct Air Capture business develops innovative carbon removal technologies that capture CO2 directly from ambient air, supporting global decarbonization efforts and helping build a more sustainable energy future.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug…