Lead Generator Project Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Lead Generator Project Engineer to drive technical project management, coordination among EPCs, customers, and engineering teams, and resolution of critical issues on generator projects.

You will act as the technical liaison to ensure designs meet contract requirements and drive improvements in project execution. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of related experience, willingness to travel ~10%, and strong leadership in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering related to Generator Projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with customers, EPCs, PM, COEs, and field personnel to drive project execution.
• Provide technical guidance to project management and engineering teams.
• Review contract documentation and ensure design compliance with contract requirements.
• Analyze scope changes and manage Change Orders through the Change Management Process.
• Lead CKOMs/DLMs and present issue resolutions to management.

Skills

Project liaison

Leadership communication

Cross-functional coordination

Customer inquiries handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Generator 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 Generator projects. The Lead Generator Project Engineer functions 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 drives continuous improvement in project execution. This position reports to the Project Engineering Leader (Americas) – Manager of Gas Turbine and Generator.

Job Description

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 generator and its auxiliaries (Generator 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 risks

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering related to Generator 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

What will make you stand out

• Preference will be given to current Gas Power Engineering employees
• Customer-facing experience
• 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

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Pay Information

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is 98,400.00 - 131,200.00 - 164,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This Senior Professional Band position is also eligible for a 15% performance bonus. *The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com) Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements. A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today. GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development. Inclusion & Diversity At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e About GE Gas Power GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today. 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 $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 November 10, 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. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com