Technical Lead – Project Engineering

GE Vernova

. Provide leadership and technical direction for the Project Engineering team .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical leadership and project management capabilities in the renewable energy sector, particularly in wind technologies. Proficient in translating customer requirements into actionable engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

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Project ManagementTechnical LeadershipRenewable Energy ExperienceCustomer-Centric MindsetStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeTechnical Project ManagementAbility to Interpret Technical DrawingsExperience with Grid, Controls, or SCADAProcess ImprovementProblem-Solving AbilitiesAbility to Manage Multiple TasksTechnical Support ExperienceExperience in Power GenerationAbility to Create Engineering Instructions

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsTeam-Building SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-MotivatedEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Wind TechnologiesPower GenerationRenewable EnergyProject EngineeringDigital ThreadCustomer Orders ComplianceBalance-of-Plant EquipmentSafety ProtectionsControl SystemsStrategic Workforce Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and technical direction for the Project Engineering team
Lead engineering execution of new wind farm, repower, and CM&U projects
Serve as the primary liaison and single point of contact between engineering, project management, supply chain, site teams, customers, and subcontractors
Ensure fulfillment of equipment and software deliverables and completeness and accuracy of the digital thread through commercial operation date
Support resource assignments, strategic workforce planning, daily management, operating rhythms, and team strategy
Ensure customer orders comply with contractual requirements
Provide technical project management and direction
Coordinate engineering activities and resolve critical OTR-related issues
Translate project requirements into product definitions and issue bills of materials to supply chain
Create or facilitate project-specific engineering instructions and customer and commissioning documentation
Respond to customer and field-team technical inquiries through final customer acceptance of the wind farm
Provide technical leadership, advice, and assistance to project teams
Drive process standardization and improvement around project execution
Lead process improvement efforts for GE Vernova’s project engineering
Feed lessons learned back into design engineering organizations
Liaise with customers and Engineering regarding balance-of-plant equipment, interfaces, safety protections, and control systems
Facilitate control software and parameter configuration based on site requirements and unit configurations
Coordinate, schedule, and communicate with allocated resources to complete engineering deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science or related field
8+ years' engineering and technology experience, including strong demonstration of technical skills and project leadership
Fluent in English
Ability and availability to travel 10% of the year
Experience in power generation, renewable energy or wind technologies
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
Customer-centric mindset and experience translating customer issues or needs into profitable business solutions
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks
System or product-level mindset
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret customer requirements and identify needs
Strong oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with grid, controls, or SCADA is a plus
Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and 3D models
Experience providing technical support regarding technical issues and project status
Effective problem-solving abilities
Self-motivated team player with demonstrated creativity and fulfillment
Strong influencing and team-building skills
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development
Competitive compensation
Relocation assistance
Discretionary annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
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