Customer Project Engineer - Complex Gas Upgrades

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

9d • $98,400 - $164,000

About The Position

The Heavy Duty Services Complex Gas OTR team manages engineering execution for conversions, modifications, and uprates to GE Gas Turbines and associated plant equipment across the global installed fleet. The Customer Project Engineer (Complex Gas Upgrades Lead Requisition Engineer) provides technical coordination for these projects within the GE installed base, managing engineering execution after order conversion through installation. The role owns project scheduling, engineering definition, parts ordering, BOM and drawing approval, Field Modification Instructions, and resolution of technical issues during installation.

The position provides technical coordination and support across proposals and projects from inquiry to remittance, working with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, field service, service shop personnel, project management, and customers. It includes schedule and financial management, customer presentations, continuous improvement through lessons learned, and coaching and mentoring junior requisition engineers. The role is expected to ensure technical quality, timely completion of project objectives, and responsiveness to customer and program needs. Domestic and international travel may be required, at 10% or less.

GE Vernova describes its work environment as offering professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Relocation assistance is provided. For U.S.-based candidates, the stated pay range is $98,400 to $164,000, with geographic differentials in certain areas and discretionary annual bonus eligibility. The opening is limited to candidates legally authorized to work in the United States and is subject to successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related engineering or science field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of engineering or field services experience.
• At least 2 years of experience leading engineering projects.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed, 10% or less.

Nice To Haves

• Systems-thinking ability, including understanding, adapting to, and anticipating relationships among major equipment in a combined-cycle power plant.
• Knowledge of balance-of-plant electrical equipment, including excitation, load commutator inverters, one-line diagrams, generator protection, synchronization, and motor control centers.
• Knowledge of plant communication networks, GE controllers, and DCS.
• Understanding of gas turbine power train operation in peaking and combined-cycle configurations.
• Knowledge of GE Gas Turbine product lines and systems.
• Familiarity with GE Gas Turbine MLI/BOM structure.
• Proficiency in the Gas Turbine Requisition process.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with enthusiasm for driving results.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with diverse organizations and individuals in global locations.
• Ability and eagerness to challenge the status quo and past or current practices and technology to achieve the best outcome for GE and its customers.
• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Field experience on GE Heavy Duty Gas Turbines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical coordination for conversions, modifications, unit relocations, and uprates on in-service gas turbine power trains and their balance-of-plant mechanical and electrical systems.
• Provide wing-to-wing support for proposals and projects from inquiry to remittance (ITR).
• Develop and monitor engineering project schedules to meet milestones defined by Project Management, GE Field Service, and the customer.
• Communicate project scope to Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Field Service, Service Shop personnel, and the customer.
• Provide technical support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Field Service, and Service Shop personnel during project execution and installation.
• Manage and report project financials, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) for engineering and parts costs.
• Communicate and drive lessons learned into the GT Upgrades ITR process, tools, and design engineering teams.
• Deliver technical presentations to customers and other GE components.
• Maintain awareness of group efforts to support technical quality, timely work and reviews, appropriate resource use, and responsiveness to customer and program needs.
• Coach and mentor junior members of the global Requisition Engineering team to promote their professional growth.
• Ensure timely completion of all project objectives.
• Demonstrate accountability for functional and business objectives.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Health Coach access
• 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with 401(k) savings opportunity
• Company matching contributions
• Company retirement contributions
• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level