Technical Leader – Generator Project Engineering Manager

GE Vernova; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 113,200 - 188,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova is looking for an engineering leader based in Richmond, Virginia, to manage generator upgrade projects, ensuring quality and timely execution. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 8 years in Generator Engineering or related fields. Responsibilities include risk management and leading engineering teams.

GE Vernova promotes a work environment with strong professional development opportunities and competitive benefits, including medical coverage, a retirement savings plan, and various paid time off options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Generator Engineering, Power Generation Operation, or related activities.
• Site, manufacturing, or design experience with generators.
• Project management experience in complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Own risk management and risk mitigations for generator upgrade projects.
• Improve processes and tools for the generator upgrades team.
• Lead the engineering execution of generator upgrades.
• Manage a cross-functional engineering team.

Skills

Generator Engineering

Project management

Continuous improvement

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

High School Diploma / GED with generator work experience

Tools

Excel

Programming tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is at the forefront of a new era in energy, accelerating the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable power solutions. The SPS ITR-Projects & Operations organization provides generator upgrades to ensure long-term equipment reliability.

You will serve as the engineering leader for assigned generator upgrade projects, planning and monitoring engineering activities to fulfill project scope within established time frame and quality standards.

You will provide technical leadership and interfaces with the Proposals Team, Project Manager, Customers, GE Product Engineering, Sourcing, and Engineering sub-contractors.

You will lead high-impact generator upgrade projects within the organization and supports initiatives for improvements and team development.

You will be recognize for your technical expertise working with generators or other power generation fields. #LI-ML2

Job Description

Essentials Responsibilities

• Own risk management and risk mitigations by supporting the team in all ongoing projects. Develop processes to monitor and control risk within projects in execution.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to enhance the efficiency of the generator upgrades team. A mindset of continuous improvement is essential.
• Monitor and improve the productivity of generator upgrade projects. Ensure opportunities for margin accretion and track project costs using EAC (Estimate at Completion) metrics across the Generator upgrade project portfolio.
• Be accountable for leading the technical development of the project engineering team, contributing to the team's technical and process skill matrix.
• Assume the project management role for generator upgrades.
• Own the engineering execution of generator upgrades from contract signature to the completion of GE's contractual obligations.
• Manage a cross-functional engineering team.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to Project Management and GE’s internal engineering teams.
• Review customer specifications and communicate project requirements to all design functions using internal documentation systems.
• Evaluate the financial and schedule impact of customer-requested scope changes.
• Provide technical support to engineering, sourcing, vendors, and installation teams to ensure equipment meets all customer requirements and business objectives.
• Enforce quality procedures and participate in their improvement.
• Ensure risk management tracking, implement risk mitigation strategies, and elevate issues as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8+ years of experience in Generator Engineering, Power Generation Operation, or Generator-related activities; or a High School Diploma / GED and 10+ years of relevant Generator work experience.
• Site, manufacturing or design experience with generators.
• Project management experience in complex engineering projects.
• Background in continuous improvement, developing methods, tools, and processes.

Desired Characteristics

• Proficiency in Excel or programming tools to automate manual tasks.
• Ability to develop others' skills and technical knowledge.
• Excellent leadership skills, empathy, and a collaborative "one team" approach.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf). 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113 200,00 and $188 800,00. 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 juin 25, 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.

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.