Offshore MCU Project Engineering Lead

GE Vernova; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead offshore Main Component Update (MCU) activities in the Wind Offshore MCU Department.

You will plan and cost MCU packages, assess feasibility against vessels, and perform metocean analyses for tenders, while maintaining standard tender documentation and guidelines for offshore operations. The role supports lifting plans, deck layouts, RAMS management, and collaboration with Marine Warranty Surveyors and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in wind energy, construction, or oil and gas industry/operations.
• Experience in offshore operations and Transport & Installation (T&I) engineering within large EPCI or T&I contracts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare offshore MCU planning and cost estimates for the MCU package.
• Investigate MCU feasibility from an engineering standpoint against vessels available on the market.
• Perform metocean analysis and determine weather-related downtime for a given tender.
• Maintain standard tender documentation; develop guidelines and standards for offshore operations.
• Review and comment on lifting plans and rigging drawings; prepare lifting sketches to support bids.
• Collaborate with marine contractors on preliminary lifting plans and deck layouts.
• Review and approve lifting plans, MCU manuals, and method statements for tower pre-assembly and offshore operations.
• Collaborate with Marine Warranty Surveyor, customer, and MCU contractor on plan development and offshore sequencing.
• Ensure RAMS are maintained in ServiceMax; validate lifting plans; coordinate with Sourcing on tooling and spare parts.
• Prepare pre-operation HAZID sessions with EHS.

Skills

Offshore operations

T&I engineering

Wind energy experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Job Description Summary

Join the GE Wind Offshore MCU Department, responsible for defining the offshore Main Component Update (MCU) strategy for wind turbine components and providing the methods, transport, tools, and workforce for GE Wind Offshore projects. The MCU service covers all offshore activities, from vessel load-out of the installation/operations vessel through completion of mechanical and electrical operations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Tender Phase

• Prepare offshore MCU planning and cost estimates for the MCU package
• Investigate MCU feasibility from an engineering standpoint against vessels available on the market
• Perform metocean analysis and determine weather-related downtime for a given tender
• Maintain standard tender documentation
• Develop guidelines and standards for offshore operations
• Review and comment on lifting plans and rigging drawings
• Prepare lifting sketches to support bids
• Collaborate with marine contractors on preliminary lifting plans and deck layouts

Preparation Phase

• Review and approve lifting plans, MCU manuals, and method statements prepared by the project MCU team covering tower pre-assembly, WTG component load-out, and offshore operations
• Collaborate with the Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS), customer, and MCU contractor on plan development, sea-fastening design, and offshore operations sequencing
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are maintained in GE's ServiceMax digital document management system
• Review and validate lifting plans
• Assign deck layout engineering to the MCU contractor
• Prepare equipment lists and bills of materials needed for package execution
• Coordinate with Sourcing on procurement and mobilization of tooling and spare parts
• Ensure all MCU tools are ready on schedule
• Support the MCU Package Manager in preparing the scope of work for MCU labor contracts
• Prepare pre-operation HAZID sessions with EHS

Offshore Execution

• Ensure the developed MCU strategy is applied and strictly followed offshore
• Provide technical support to offshore construction managers
• Validate integration of sea-fastening and grillage, as well as as-built deck layout
• Anticipate obstacles to the MCU sequence and organize back-office/project team support
• Revise, update, or validate MCU documentation as needed during offshore installation
• Promote GE's EHS culture throughout documentation preparation and operational support

Scope & Working Relationships

• Reports project status to the MCU Package Manager; hierarchically integrated into the MCU Operations department
• Applies back-office standards and guidelines to the project, adapting to project schedule while providing clients with accurate, specific documentation
• Develops lifting plans and WTG MCU manuals in line with GE safety standards, offshore wind industry standards, and local regulations
• Produces progress reports on MCU interfaces with marine subcontractors, identifying engineering solutions that satisfy offshore performance needs
• Supervises a team of engineers and drafters covering offshore MCUs — heavy lifts, sea-fastening, and wind turbine component assembly manuals
• Monitors hours spent on technical studies, reports to the MCU Package Manager and MCU service, and reviews/sizes the engineering budget and team accordingly
• Participates in individual engineering reviews and sets priorities with department managers
• Applies package strategy defined by the back-office to meet client needs for execution deliverables
• Serves as a key technical point of contact with the client, Marine Warranty Surveyor, and other third parties
• Manages technical interfaces with the client and other project subcontractors to support contract execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in wind energy, construction, or oil and gas industry/operations
• Experience in offshore operations and Transport & Installation (T&I) engineering within large EPCI or T&I contracts

Work Arrangement and Location

• Primary Location: Other, NY, US
• Role will require offshore mobilization/support as needed during installation campaigns

Additional Information

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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $132,200.00 and $220,400.00. 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.