Senior Engineer - Generator Project Engineering

Posted 2 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Atlanta, GA, USA
In-Office
113K-188K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Leads generator project engineering activities, serving as the technical liaison among customers, EPCs, engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and field teams. Reviews contract requirements, resolves cross-functional technical issues, manages engineering schedules and budgets, evaluates scope changes, supports equipment compliance, drives continuous improvement, and presents project risks and solutions to management. Requires customer-facing communication, coordination across multiple organizations, and approximately 10% travel.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description SummaryThe Senior Generator Project Engineer provides technical project guidance, technical direction, and drives coordination of engineering activities and critical issue resolution for OTR-related Generator issues for all assigned Generator projects. The Senior 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

Essential Responsibilities

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 electrical (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
  • Leading efforts to create and implement improved business processes and procedures and/or cost reductions
  • Managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university OR a high school diploma/ GED with 10 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum 5 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%

Desired Characteristics

  • Preference will be given to current Gas Power Engineering employees
  • Customer-facing experience, Leadership-quality communication skills, both verbal and written
  • 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

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 $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 septembre 01, 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 from an accredited college or university, or high school diploma/GED with 10 years of relevant experience
  • At least 5 years of experience in project engineering, design engineering, and/or field engineering related to generator projects
  • Ability and willingness to travel as required, approximately 10%
  • Customer-facing experience and strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with GTCC Product Lifecycle Management software
  • Knowledge of plant system design engineering, manufacturing, assembly, installation, and/or testing
  • Continuous process improvement mindset
  • Creativity and problem-solving capability

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

GE Vernova Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

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.

Gallery

Gallery

Similar Jobs

PwC Logo PwC

Digital Assets Crypto/BlockChain Senior Associate

Artificial Intelligence • Professional Services • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Cybersecurity • Generative AI
Hybrid
34 Locations
370000 Employees
77K-202K Annually

PwC Logo PwC

Digital Assets Crypto/BlockChain Senior Manager

Artificial Intelligence • Professional Services • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Cybersecurity • Generative AI
Hybrid
34 Locations
370000 Employees
124K-280K Annually

PwC Logo PwC

Digital Assets Crypto/BlockChain Director

Artificial Intelligence • Professional Services • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Cybersecurity • Generative AI
Hybrid
34 Locations
370000 Employees
155K-410K Annually

PwC Logo PwC

Program Manager

Artificial Intelligence • Professional Services • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Cybersecurity • Generative AI
Hybrid
65 Locations
370000 Employees
99K-232K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Fortune Brands Innovations Thumbnail
Manufacturing
Deerfield, IL
10000 Employees
Rosendin Thumbnail
Other • Manufacturing
San Jose, CA
6219 Employees
Amalgamated Sugar Thumbnail
Food • Greentech • Agriculture • Industrial • Manufacturing
Boise, Idaho
768 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account