Lead Project Engineering Manager

GE Vernova

Lead Project Engineering Manager for GE Vernova executing engineering portions of OTR contracts. Own project control and technical leadership across global and internal teams at GE.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute the engineering portion of OTR contracts that contain Balance of Plant (BOP) scope
Own the project control activity globally and drive consistent functional specifications and common global processes for projects implementation
Provide technical leadership and interface with Proposal Management, Cost Estimating, Partners, Customers, GE Product Engineering, Sourcing, Engineering sub-contractors
Provide technical guidance and assistance to Project Management and GE’s internal engineering teams
Review Customer specifications and communicate contract and project requirements to all design functions
Evaluate financial/schedule impact of Customer requested scope changes
Enforce quality procedures and participate in their improvement
Manage a cross functional Engineering team to master the risks and opportunities of the Contract.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering or any other related STEM program from an accredited university or college
A min of 6 years of experience or more of related industry experience with increasing responsibilities
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Willingness/ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Motivated and able to motivate others
Has a continuous improvement mind set
Demonstrates customer interface experience
Technical superior training with experience in project/team management preferred, in the field of energy or in the management of transverse teams
Demonstrates knowledge of Mechanical & electrical codes and compliance
Demonstrates knowledge of Turbo machinery, generator, electrical, controls and/or Power Plant Accessory systems and equipment
Expertise in one of the disciplines (Mechanical/ Electrical / Process)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions and retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementengineeringmechanical codeselectrical codesTurbo machinerygenerator systemselectrical systemscontrols systemsPower Plant Accessory systemscontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsleadership skillscommunication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesmotivation skillscustomer interface experienceplanning skillsdocumentation skillsprogram execution skillsteam management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringSTEM degree