Project Engineering Manager

GE Vernova

. Serve as technical leader/manager for customer project engineering activities .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing customer project engineering activities, including scope development, schedule planning, and cross-functional team leadership. Possesses strong technical knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems, with a focus on compliance and quality improvement.

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Project ManagementEngineering ExecutionInterpersonal SkillsTechnical GuidanceCustomer Interface Experience

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Hard Skills

Project EngineeringMechanical Systems KnowledgeElectrical Systems KnowledgeTurbomachinery ExpertiseControls KnowledgePower Plant Accessory SystemsContract ManagementRisk ManagementQuality ProceduresFinancial Impact Evaluation

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCreativityProblem-Solving CapabilityCommunication SkillsMotivation

Industry Keywords

Energy SectorCompliance StandardsCross-Functional CollaborationMatrix OrganizationContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as technical leader/manager for customer project engineering activities
Develop scopes of work, plan schedules, and monitor engineering activities
Interface with Proposal Management, Cost Estimating, Partners, Customers, Product Engineering, Sourcing, and subcontractors
Own engineering execution of Balance of Plant-scoped projects from contract signature through the end of contractual obligations
Manage cross-functional Engineering teams and contract risks and opportunities
Provide technical guidance to Project Management and internal engineering teams
Review customer specifications and communicate contract and project requirements to design functions
Evaluate financial and schedule impacts of customer-requested scope changes
Support Engineering, Sourcing, Vendors, and Installation teams to ensure equipment meets customer requirements and business objectives
Enforce and improve quality procedures
Capture issues and lessons learned
Collaborate across a matrix organization with global engineering departments, project managers, quality, sourcing, logistics, scheduling, customers, partners, EPCs, and subcontractors
Lead total project solutions across product lines when assigned
Serve as global technical project focal point and partner with project managers in customer/EPC meetings
Drive requirement flow-down across GT, ST, Generator, and BOP product lines
Resolve technical project issues at the system level
Manage technical project risks and drive project profitability within assigned budgets

Requirements

What you’ll need

For U.S.-based roles: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in the relevant job family/function
For roles outside the USA: advanced experience in Engineering/Technology and Customer Project Engineering, comparable to a Bachelor's degree or a high school diploma with relevant experience
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Creativity and problem-solving capability
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Motivation and ability to motivate others
Continuous improvement mindset
Customer interface experience
Technical superior training with experience in project/team management preferred, in energy or transverse team management
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical codes and compliance
Knowledge of turbomachinery, generators, electrical systems, controls, and/or power plant accessory systems and equipment
Expertise in one discipline: Mechanical, Electrical, or Process
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
Some travel within the US, Latin America, and globally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program
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
Professional development
Competitive compensation
Relocation assistance not provided