GE Vernova Early Career Project Engineer

GE Vernova; France; On-site; EUR 63,052 - 94,578; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova’s Heavy Duty Plant Engineering (HDPE) team seeks an early-career engineer to contribute to the Inquiry to Remittance lifecycle, from proposal to execution. You will work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, learning Lean principles and delivering high-quality technical solutions aligned with customer needs and business goals.

You will support project execution, technical coordination, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement while tracking budgets and schedules to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related) from an accredited university.
• 0–1 year of engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of project scopes, ensuring compliance with requirements, standards and safety.
• Support coordination of design documentation and addressing technical inquiries.
• Help identify risks and assist in mitigation planning.
• Participate in Lean engineering initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Support tracking of budgets, estimates, and schedules.
• Prepare project updates for stakeholders highlighting milestones and risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

As an early-career engineer within the GE Vernova Heavy Duty Plant Engineering (HDPE) team focusing on the Inquiry to Remittance (ITR) process, you will contribute within the lifecycle of our power generation projects—from proposal development and technical solutioning to project execution. You will work within a collaborative, cross‑functional environment, supporting the delivery of high‑quality technical solutions that meet our customer expectations and business objectives. You will function with guidance from experienced leaders, learning to manage project technical requirements while developing a mindset focused on Lean principles, quality, and operational excellence.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• The following are responsibilities within the organization that you will have the opportunity to support:
• Project Execution: Assist in the delivery of assigned project scopes, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, technical standards, and safety protocols.
• Technical Coordination: Act as a junior point of contact for internal engineering organizations, supporting the coordination of design documentation, and addressing technical inquiries.
• Risk Mitigation: Support project risk management by identifying potential schedule or technical hurdles early and assisting in the implementation of mitigation plans.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Participate in Lean engineering initiatives to simplify interfaces and improve efficiency. Contribute to “lessons learned” feedback loops to prevent reoccurring issues.
• Financial & Schedule Awareness: Support the tracking of project budgets, cost estimates, and schedules to ensure timely delivery and alignment with project financials.
• “Bid, Sell, & Execute the Standard”: Apply standardized processes to project deliverables to drive consistency, quality, and productivity across all ITR segments.
• Communication: Assist in preparing project updates for stakeholders, highlighting key milestones and technical risks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline) from an accredited college or university.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team‑based environment.
• Commitment to the GE Vernova Way: Integrity, Curiosity, and Excellence.
• 0–1‑year engineering experience.

Eligibility Requirements

• The required work location is Greenville, SC or Schenectady, NY (relocation assistance is available).
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States of America is required. We will not provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

Desired Characteristics

• Recent university graduate with internship or co‑op experience in power generation, manufacturing, or heavy industry environments.
• Foundational knowledge of project management principles or engineering design lifecycles.
• Familiarity with Lean methodology or process improvement tools.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new software tools and documentation systems quickly.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required to support project sites or customer meetings.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,000.00 and $108,000.00. 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 July 15, 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.