Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is proud to offer engineering and leadership opportunities to former military veterans through our Junior Officer Leadership Program (JOLP). This program is designed to bridge the gap between professional military service and a career in the private sector. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to Schenectady, NY, as this role reports ONSITE.

Job Description

At GE Vernova, we have the Energy to Change the World. Building on over 130 years of experience, we are leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

 

The Junior Officer Leadership Program (JOLP) is a unique opportunity for former US military officers to work in three high-impact roles within GE Vernova’s Wind business. Each candidate will complete three 8-month-long rotations and, for the latter two, will have the autonomy to choose the direction of his or her professional passion. We seek humble yet driven leaders that embrace GE’s core values, have a passion for customers, technology and innovation, and a curiosity to continually learn and seek opportunities to improve what is around them. The program enables participants to build business skills and expand their network to ensure they are best positioned to lead in the commercial space.

 

This program is intended for high-performing officers with a strong track record in their military experience. We challenge each JOLP to constantly ask questions, strategically challenge the status quo, and raise up their fellow teammates.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Integrate into and contribute to various teams across multiple rotational assignments.
• Develop and broaden business acumen, technical skills, leadership skills, and network through formal curriculum and personal initiative.
• Contribute as an active participant in the direction and management of the JOLP.

 

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must have served in the United States Armed Forces as a Commissioned Officer for a minimum of 4 years. Targeting the 4–10 year Commissioned Officer.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Must be able to report onsite daily to GEV, Schenectady, NY location.
• Expect 20% travel in the first 8-12 months (other GE locations, project sites, suppliers, etc.)

 

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate autonomously and demonstrate effective initiative in abstract and undefined environments and situations.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $95,200.00 and $158,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 14, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.