The ideal candidate is a proven project leader with deep experience in EPC execution for electrical substations and high-voltage power systems, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, customer-facing environments. This individual will drive cross-functional alignment, manage project performance, and build strong relationships with customers, internal teams, and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes. This position will support customers and teams on the West Coast.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end execution of large, complex electrical substation projects, including greenfield and brownfield programs for utility and data center customers.
- Own overall project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, cash flow, risk, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Serve as the primary interface with customers, ensuring strong communication, issue resolution, and a high level of trust throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and drive project execution strategies that support safe, efficient, and on-time delivery.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, field services, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders to meet project objectives.
- Lead project planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance reviews, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, and financial health.
- Manage contract administration, change orders, claims, and commercial discussions in alignment with contractual requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, technical, and contractual standards.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while driving resolution of issues that could impact cost, schedule, or customer satisfaction.
- Support proposal development, pre-award planning, and project turnover activities as needed.
- Mentor and guide project team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 10 years of project management experience in EPC electrical substation and high-voltage power systems projects.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, customer-facing projects with accountability for financial, operational, and commercial performance.
- Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, forecasting, contract management, and risk mitigation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional international travel.
- Must comply with applicable company travel and tax policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing U.S.-based high-voltage utility or grid infrastructure projects.
- Experience leading EPC projects across the full lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance.
- Strong customer-facing leadership experience with utilities, industrial customers, or data center clients.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred.
- Proficiency with Primavera, ERP systems, and contemporary project management tools.
- Familiarity with subcontractor management, customer contracts, proposal support, and change management processes.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to lead strategic infrastructure projects that are essential to the future of the electrical grid and mission-critical power systems. You will play a key role in delivering impactful projects, partnering with major customers, and driving execution excellence across technically challenging programs.
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 $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. 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 July 16, 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
- Minimum 10 years project management experience in EPC electrical substation and high-voltage power systems projects
- Proven success managing complex, customer-facing projects with financial, operational, and commercial accountability
- Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, forecasting, contract management, and risk mitigation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with stakeholder influence ability
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa support
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (including occasional international travel)
- Compliance with applicable company travel, tax policies, and successful completion of drug screen as applicable
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
- Proficiency with Primavera, ERP systems, and contemporary project management tools
- Experience managing U.S.-based high-voltage utility or grid infrastructure projects and full EPC lifecycle
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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