You will provide technical leadership and interfaces with the Proposals Team, Project Manager, Customers, GE Product Management, Sourcing, and Engineering sub-contractors.
The Technical Leader for the Project Engineering Team leads high-impact Steam Turbine Upgrade Projects within the organization and supports initiatives for improvements and team development. This individual is recognized for their technical expertise working with Steam Turbines or other power generation fields.
The fleet to be covered ranges for industrial and nuclear steam turbines in the Americas to the global installed fossil fleet.
You will report to the global Steam Turbine Requisition Engineering Manager as part of the Steam Turbine Services organization within Gas Power Engineering.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Establish yourself as Project Engineering Manger to successfully deliver steam turbine projects in execution for Own Fleet Capital Parts and complex Upgrades, Engineering Studies and valve solutions. The fleet to be covered ranges from industrial and nuclear in the Americas as well the global fossil fleet.
- During project execution involve supporting functions (Engineering functions, Workshops, Supply Chain and Field Service) for a successful project setup with clear definition on deliverables, interfaces and timelines (Baseline Plan). Manage prioritization and possible escalation as deemed required.
- Apply tools (Propolis) and processes (OneEngineering) for effective management and to guarantee the on-time delivery for all Engineering tasks within the Project budget.
- Follow global standards and common processes to assure consistent quality delivered by a lean organization.
- Ensure compliance and product safety for all supplied components as our priority according to GEVernova’s SQDC
- Organize and lead Design Reviews during the project execution to ensure and maintain quality
- Drive innovation and support the lean methodology to improve constantly the way we work
- As a Technical Leader
- Continuously improve processes and tools to enhance the efficiency of the Steam Turbine upgrades team. A mindset of continuous improvement is essential.
- Monitor and improve the productivity of Steam Turbine upgrade projects. Ensure opportunities for margin accretion and track project costs using EAC (Estimate at Completion) metrics across the Steam Turbine upgrade project portfolio.
- Standardize technical documentation and deliverable templates to accelerate the project lifecycle, ensuring the team spends less time on administration and more on high-value engineering solutions
- Lead or participate lean activities (Kaizens or Value Stream Activities) to identify bottlenecks
- Support the team’s groth and development: Conduct periodic audits of the team’s skill matrix to identify technical silos. Organize "Knowledge Transfer" workshops where senior engineers present on specific turbine modules
- Proposal support (ITO) During the pre-bid stage, help the Manager review complex proposals to ensure the engineering hours and material costs are estimated accurately, reducing the likelihood of a project starting with a "margin gap."
For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $[113,000] and $[188,000] CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: 15% annual
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or related field of study from an accredited college or university
- At least 5+ years of combined experience in mechanical engineering of turbomachinery or power plant components, technical field services, repairs, plant operations services, or a related technical function
- At least 5 years of experience in project execution activities ranging from typical transactional service business to complex upgrades
- Willing to travel regionally or globally up to 20% of the time .
Desired Characteristics
- Proven competence and experience in customer negotiation and execution activities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions in a matrix environment.
- Leadership with uncompromising standards for integrity, compliance, and safety
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Collaborative, inclusive, supportive and empowering management behaviors.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including multi-location and multi-cultural
- Pragmatic outlook
- Practical problem-solving mindset with good judgment on when to escalate
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment
- Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and with external customers/suppliers
- Learning agility and motivation to grow into broader project engineering leadership responsibilities.
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
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 September 21, 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university
- At least 5 years of combined experience in mechanical engineering of turbomachinery or power plant components, technical field services, repairs, plant operations services, or a related technical function
- At least 5 years of experience in project execution, from transactional service business to complex upgrades
- Willingness to travel regionally or globally up to 20% of the time
- Competence and experience in customer negotiation and execution activities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions in a matrix environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills across multiple locations and cultures
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments
- Ability to interface effectively with organizational levels and external customers and suppliers
- Pragmatic outlook and practical problem-solving mindset
- Learning agility and motivation to grow into broader project engineering leadership responsibilities
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
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What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to 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. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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