Gas Turbine Project Engineer

GE Vernova

1d•$98,400 - $164,000

About The Position

The Lead Gas Turbine Project Engineer provides technical project management and direction, coordinates engineering activities, and drives resolution of critical issues for assigned gas turbine projects. Serving as the technical liaison for customers and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) representatives, the engineer ensures supplied design documentation and equipment comply with contract requirements and promotes continuous improvement in project execution. The role reports to the Project Engineering Leader (Americas) - Manager of Gas Turbine and Generator. The position coordinates with customers, EPC firms, Project Management, engineering organizations, Centers of Excellence, Commercial Operations, Business Associates, Global Supply Chain, and installation and field personnel. It serves as the single point of contact for customer technical inquiries, change requests, and communications concerning gas turbines and auxiliaries, while providing technical guidance and support across the project lifecycle. The role also manages engineering budgets, schedules, risks, and project changes, and presents issue resolutions and action plans to management. The role requires willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 10%. Relocation assistance is provided. The listed U.S. salary range is $98,400 to $164,000 annually, with a 10% performance bonus eligibility stated in the posting; the posting also describes bonus eligibility as a discretionary annual bonus. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, skills, and geographic differential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
At least 5 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering related to gas turbines, rotating equipment, or similar technology.
Ability and willingness to travel as required, approximately 10%.

Nice To Haves

Customer-facing experience.
Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Leadership-quality verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with GTCC – Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving capability.
Experience and/or knowledge of plant system design engineering, manufacturing, assembly, installation, and/or testing.
Continuous process improvement mindset.
Demonstration and adherence to Vernova Way Behaviors.

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of contact for customer technical inquiries, change requests, and communications concerning gas turbines and auxiliaries.
Drive lessons learned back into design engineering organizations to prevent recurring issues.
Provide technical guidance to Project Management and Applications/Regional Customer Applications Engineering.
Conduct Customer Kick-Off Meetings and/or Design Liaison Meetings with customers and their design representatives, including EPCs.
Review contract documentation and communicate project requirements to design functions using internal documentation systems and regular coordination with engineering organizations.
Evaluate financial and schedule impacts of customer-requested scope changes through Cost & Cycle Estimates and implement approved changes through the Change Management Process.
Support resolution of cross-functional design complexities and technical issues.
Mitigate engineering schedule issues and take preventative action to avoid delivery delays or late customer deliverables.
Manage the engineering budget and provide quarterly Estimate at Completions to Finance.
Provide technical support to engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and installation personnel to ensure equipment meets customer requirements and business objectives.
Present project issue resolutions to upper management, highlight risks, and develop action plans to address them.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability benefits.
Life insurance.
12 paid holidays.
Permissive time off.
Professional development and continued on-the-job learning opportunities.
10% performance bonus eligibility; bonus eligibility is also described as a discretionary annual bonus.
Relocation assistance.