The Senior Project Engineering Lead is accountable for the delivery of the HVDC Control, Protection, Automation and V&V scope of work for a project in strict accordance with the cost, time and technical requirements of that project and in-line with any operational processes that the project may use as part of its execution.
This shall be achieved through the efficient management of the C&P department resources allocated to the project and by the application of the processes coming from the relevant C&P functions, whilst always working in close collaboration with the C&P functional leaders towards the common objective of successful project delivery.
This person is accountable for overall C&P engineering activities, manages engineering budget, defines the quality plan, implements change management process, supervises, governs and leads all C&P engineering activities required to execute the project, whether in house or by suppliers/subcontractors.
This person is also responsible to review & develop project execution process, propose improvements to existing process and align it with the overall GE Vernova process.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver the HVDC Control, Protection, Automation and V&V scope of work for a project focusing on the close adherence to the global time schedule of engineering scope, ensuring the coherency of links between engineering activities and other project functions activities (NPI, Design, Procurement, manufacturing, V&V, commissioning) and anticipate and mitigate project delivery issues of concerned activities.
- Carry out regular and thorough reviews of the progress and delivery of the Control, Protection, Automation and V&V scope of work assessing all aspects of the project, including time, cost, quality, and risks.
- Prepare and deliver a comprehensive project report as part of the governance of the project and as part of the reporting process for the overall project - This shall be done at least monthly.
- Ensure that the provided resources are used efficiently and working in accordance with the established processes via rigorous and open collaboration with the C&P functions
- Plan and manage technical interfaces, put in place exchange interface sheets with partners, customers, and third-party contractors.
- Accountable for project delivery Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as First Time Yield (FTY's), On-Time Delivery (OTD) and budget for C&P scope including adherence to Quality, compliance to standards and regulations.
- Providing leadership and supporting solution engineer to ensure the reference solution and the agreed gaps are delivered in accordance with the project technical specifications and rigorously enforcing the change process and policy on any deviations
- Motivate and empower project engineering team, insights and rewards to the team and provide feedback on project team to their respective functional managers during performance reviews.
- Maintain and manage lessons learned from cross projects and ensure the lessons learned are flowed in improvement of process, and solution.
- Assess risks including risk mitigation plans and ensure the risks are communicated at all project level.
- Conduct project risk review meeting and update risk register with mitigation plan when required
- Request / attend Customer technical meetings when needed/upon request
- Check effectiveness of design against delivery of contract requirements within project budget and look for global cost optimization in all design phase and mainly during basic design
- Apply Design subcontracting process and support Sourcing and Procurement in the definition of the Supplier's list, in the equipment ITO and FAT procedure review, and during post order stage according to the project strategy
- Develop and enhance continuous improvement within C&P Project community and be responsible to design new project governance processes and to upgrade existing processes.
Essential Experience
- Engineering degree level or equivalent education in Electrical Engineering
- Extensive experience, of which 5 to 10 projects in a position of Lead Project Engineer, managing medium set projects, across several project contexts (technology, scope, contract environment) in EPC type environment in T&D, Power Gen or Oil & Gas industry
- Mastering of involved discipline (process, tools, technical aspects) and successful experience in management of multi-disciplinary teams with multiple interfaces and with products coming from several countries
- Provide technical leadership, advice and assistance to the overall project team as appropriate.
- Support the Project (Engineering) Manager as required and delegates for them as and when the need arises. Plan and progress all design engineering related activities including testing and commissioning for specific projects.
- Monitor, control and manage engineering budgets, project documentation, risk management process, design reviews and quality & change control system in accordance with company guidelines.
- Support improvement initiatives and 'cost out' plans in collaborations with teams from other business units.
- Fluent in English and Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages
- Demonstrates ownership & accountability, judgment and decision making, influences & inspires team, relationship building skills and strong technical problem-solving skills and experience, creates a vision and strategy, and has passion for the role.
- Takes a critical look at current operations to ensure effectiveness and if necessary, suggests improvement areas
- Uses experience and instinct to make relevant decisions in expertise domain to meet deadlines and integrates risk-taking if necessary
Desired Experience
- Mastering of involved disciplines (process, tools, technical aspects) and successful experience in management of multi-disciplinary teams with multiple interfaces and with products coming from several countries
- Understanding of HVDC C&P functionality for VSC & LCC Converters
- Willingness to work in different locations for short or medium periods and to travel worldwide.
- Take on challenges and find solutions from customer viewpoint
About Us:
GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.
If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.
About GEV Grid Solutions:
At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Engineering degree or equivalent education in Electrical Engineering
- Extensive experience, including 5 to 10 projects as a Lead Project Engineer managing medium-sized projects
- Experience in EPC environments within transmission and distribution, power generation, or oil and gas industries
- Mastery of relevant engineering disciplines, processes, tools, and technical aspects
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams with multiple interfaces and internationally sourced products
- Experience providing technical leadership and support to project teams
- Experience planning and progressing design engineering, testing, and commissioning activities
- Experience managing engineering budgets, project documentation, risks, design reviews, quality, and change control
- Fluent English communication skills
- Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to communicate complex messages succinctly
- Strong technical problem-solving, decision-making, ownership, accountability, leadership, and relationship-building skills
- Understanding of HVDC control and protection functionality for VSC and LCC converters
- Willingness to work in different locations for short or medium periods and travel worldwide
- Ability to support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
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.
GE Vernova Insights
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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