Lead Engineer – Customer Project Engineering

GE Vernova

. Provide technical project management and technical direction for assigned HRSG projects .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeBloomfield • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical project management and engineering direction for HRSG projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and effective communication with customers and cross-functional teams. Proven ability to manage project budgets, analyze impacts of scope changes, and drive issue resolution.

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Project EngineeringHRSG Design EngineeringChange Management ProcessCustomer-Facing ExperienceLeadership-Quality Communication

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementDesign EngineeringEngineering Budget ManagementCost & Cycle EstimatesTechnical Issue ResolutionPlant System Design EngineeringManufacturing KnowledgeInstallation KnowledgeTesting KnowledgeDocumentation Planning

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMulti-Priority ManagementCustomer Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringLegally Authorized to Work in the United States

Industry Keywords

HRSG ProjectsEngineering ActivitiesDesign Liaison MeetingsCross-Functional Design ComplexitiesCustomer Kick-Off Meetings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical project management and technical direction for assigned HRSG projects
Coordinate engineering activities and drive critical issue resolution for OTR-related issues
Act as the technical liaison for customers and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction representatives
Ensure supplied design documentation and equipment comply with contract requirements
Serve as the single point of contact for customer technical inquiries, change requests, and communications related to HRSGs and associated auxiliaries
Drive lessons learned into design engineering organizations
Provide technical guidance to Project Management and Applications/Regional Customer Applications Engineering
Conduct Customer Kick-Off Meetings and/or Design Liaison Meetings
Review contract documentation and communicate project requirements to design functions
Evaluate financial and schedule impacts of customer-requested scope changes through Cost & Cycle Estimates
Implement approved changes through the Change Management Process
Support resolution of cross-functional design complexities and technical issues
Mitigate engineering schedule issues and prevent delivery delays or late customer deliverables
Manage the Engineering Budget and provide quarterly Estimate at Completions to Finance
Provide technical support to engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and installation personnel
Present project issue resolutions to upper management, highlight risks, and create action plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering related to HRSG Projects
Ability and willingness to travel, as required, approximately 10%
Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Leadership-quality communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
Customer-facing experience
Experience and/or knowledge of plant system design engineering, manufacturing, assembly, installation, and/or testing
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Relocation assistance