will be under the operational responsibility of the Americas Pole Leader for
Project Engineering Management, located in Schenectady, New York. You will
execute the engineering portion of OTR contracts that contain Balance of Plant
(BOP) scope. Own the project control activity globally and drive consistent
functional specifications and common global processes for projects
implementation. Activities that are conducted to better understand or ultimately
meet the expectations of the customer Impacts approaches, projects and
programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of
working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has
significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies
that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high
levels of operational judgment. Job will require some travel within the US, Latin
America, and GloballyJob Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Serves as the technical leader/manager to develop a scope of work and plan schedule and monitor engineering activities for customer projects. Provide technical leadership and interface with Proposal Management, Cost Estimating, Partners, Customers, GE Product Engineering, Sourcing, Engineering sub-contractors.
- Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
- Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
- Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
- Own the engineering execution of BOP-scoped Projects from Contract signature until the end of GE contractual obligations.
- Manage a cross functional Engineering team to master the risks and opportunities of the Contract.
- Providing technical guidance and assistance to Project Management and GE’s internal engineering teams.
- Reviewing Customer specifications and communicating contract and project requirements to all design functions, utilizing internal documentation systems.
- Evaluating financial/schedule impact of Customer requested scope changes.
- Providing 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.
- Assure the experience feedback by capturing issues (Lessons Learned).
- Work in a matrix organization with numerous interfaces: In house with mainly the Engineering departments of Belfort, Baden, Noida, Queretaro, Schenectady, and Greenville. In house with fellow PEM’s and Project Coordinators. In house with project managers, quality, sourcing, logistics and scheduling. Externally with Customers, partners, EPCs, and subcontractors.
- Serve as Lead Project Engineering Manager, when assigned, to lead and facilitate a total project solution across all product lines: Global technical project focal point… partner with project manager for customer/EPC meetings, etc. Drive consistent project requirement flow down across product lines (GT/ST/Gen/BOP) (Contractual/compliance). Drive–functional resolution to technical project issues from a system level across product lines. Respect of the contractual obligations while protecting the customer satisfaction. Management of technical risks of the project. Drive project profitability according to the assigned budgets.
Required Qualifications
- For roles outside of the USA- This role requires advanced experience in the Engineering/Technology & Customer Project Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
- For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Demonstrates creativity and problem-solving capability.
- Willingness/ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Motivated and able to motivate others.
- Has a continuous improvement mind set.
- Demonstrates customer interface experience. Technical superior training with experience in project/team management preferred, in the field of energy or in the management of transverse teams.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Mechanical & electrical codes and compliance.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Turbo machinery, generator, electrical, controls and/or Power Plant Accessory systems and equipment.
- Expertise in one of the disciplines (Mechanical/ Electrical / Process).
Note:
For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $ 107,900.00 and $ 157,900.00 CAD. 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/sales incentive bonus.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
Additional InformationGE 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 $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 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 from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least six years of relevant experience for U.S.-based roles
- Advanced experience in engineering, technology, or customer project engineering
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs and projects
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
- Creativity and problem-solving capability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to motivate others
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Customer interface experience
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical codes and compliance
- Knowledge of turbomachinery, generators, electrical systems, controls, or power plant accessory systems and equipment
- Expertise in mechanical, electrical, or process engineering
- Technical training with experience in project or team management in energy or transverse team management
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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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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