Lead Engineer – Steam Turbine Project Engineering

GE Vernova

. Provide technical project management and technical direction for assigned steam turbine projects .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $89,300 - $148,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical project management and engineering direction for steam turbine projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and effective communication across teams. Proven ability to manage project budgets, analyze impacts of changes, and resolve complex technical issues.

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Project EngineeringSteam Turbine ProjectsTechnical DirectionProject Management SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeDesign EngineeringField EngineeringChange Order ImplementationBudget ManagementTechnical Issue ResolutionContract Documentation ReviewRisk ManagementCustomer LiaisonProblem Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMulti-Priority ManagementProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Steam TurbineEngineering BudgetCustomer Kick-Off MeetingsDesign Liaison MeetingsOTR-Related Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical project management and technical direction for assigned steam turbine projects
Coordinate engineering activities and drive critical issue resolution for OTR-related issues
Serve as technical liaison between customers, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction representatives
Ensure supplied design documentation and equipment comply with contract requirements
Act as the single point of contact for customer technical inquiries, change requests, and communications
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 Design Liaison Meetings
Review contract documentation and communicate project requirements to design functions
Evaluate financial and schedule impacts of customer-requested scope changes and implement approved change orders
Resolve 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 Estimates at Completion to Finance
Provide technical support to engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and installation personnel
Present project issue resolutions to upper management, highlight risks, and create corrective action plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering related to Steam Turbine Projects
Ability and willingness to travel, as required, approximately 10%
Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Leadership-quality verbal and written communication skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
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 access, including 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
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