Lead Engineer – Steam Turbine Project Engineering

GE Vernova; Town of Rotterdam (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Lead Steam Turbine Project Engineer to drive technical direction and coordination of all engineering activities for ST projects.

You will serve as the technical liaison among customers, EPCs, and internal teams to ensure contract compliance and program execution. The role requires 5+ years in steam turbine project-related engineering, leadership communication, and willingness to travel ~10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering related to Steam Turbine Projects.
• Eligibility: ability and willingness to travel ~10% and to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with customers, EPCs, PM, and multiple engineering groups to drive project execution and issue resolution.
• Provide technical guidance to Project Management and Applications Engineering.
• Lead CKOMs/DLMs with customers and design representatives.
• Review contract docs and communicate project requirements to all design functions.
• Assess cost and schedule impacts of scope changes and implement changes via Change Orders.
• Support resolution of cross-functional design issues and mitigate schedule delays.
• Manage Engineering Budget and provide quarterly EACs to Finance.
• Present issue resolutions to upper management and develop risk mitigation plans.

Skills

Project management

Design engineering

Field engineering

Leadership communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Steam Turbine Project Engineer provides technical project management, technical direction, and drives coordination of engineering activities and critical issue resolution for OTR-related issues for all assigned ST projects. You will function as the technical liaison for the Customer and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) representatives to ensure that the supplied design documentation and equipment fully complies with the contract requirements and drive continuous improvement in project execution. This position reports to the Project Engineering Leader (Americas) - Manager of Steam Turbine and HRSG.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• This position will require coordination with customers, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms (EPCs), Project Management, multiple engineering organizations, Centers of Excellence (COEs), Commercial Operations, Business Associates (BAs), Global Supply Chain (GSC), and installation/field personnel by:
• Providing continuous improvement and operational leadership as single point contact for all customer technical inquiries, change requests, and communications for all topics related to the ST and any associated auxiliaries (ST Project Engineer scope)
• Driving lessons learned back into the design engineering organizations to avoid repeating issues
• Providing technical guidance to Project Management and Applications/Regional Customer Applications Engineering
• Conducting Customer Kick-Off Meetings (CKOMs) and/or Design Liaison Meetings (DLMs) with customers and/or their design representatives (EPCs)
• Reviewing contract documentation and communicating project requirements to all design functions, utilizing internal documentation systems and regular communication with internal engineering organizations
• Evaluating the financial/schedule impacts of customer-requested scope changes via Cost & Cycle Estimates (CCEs) and implementing changes agreed to by Change Orders via the Change Management Process
• Supporting resolution of cross-functional design complexities and working to resolve technical issues
• Mitigating engineering schedule issues and taking preventative action to avoid delivery delays or late customer deliverables
• Managing the Engineering Budget and providing quarterly Estimate at Completions (EACs) to Finance
• Providing technical support to engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and installation personnel to ensure equipment meets all customer requirements and business objectives
• Presenting project issue resolutions periodically to upper management, highlighting risks, and creating action plans to remedy the risk

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering related to Steam Turbine Projects
• Eligibility Requirement:
  • Ability and willingness to travel, as required ~10%
  • Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Leadership-quality communication skills, both verbal and written

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

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 $89300,00 and $148700,00. 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.

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.