Project Engineering Director

GE Vernova

. Lead the overall technical coordination and management of projects, ensuring efficient communication with customers and internal teams.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the overall technical coordination and management of projects, ensuring efficient communication with customers and internal teams.
Ensure that all engineering designs are aligned with customer specifications, budget constraints, and project timelines.
Coordinate the design reviews and manage the engineering activities for all project work packages, focusing on large-scale, complex projects such as HVDC and FACTS systems.
Monitor project risks and opportunities, providing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
Oversee document control and configuration management, ensuring all project documentation is accurate and delivered on time.
Manage technical interactions with subcontractors and ensure the integration of their deliverables with the overall project plan.
Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) guidelines throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead Return on Experience (ROE) initiatives, capturing lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive, long-standing engineering experience in the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) environment, particularly in the power generation, transmission, and distribution sectors (T&D).
Technical Expertise: Mastery of key engineering processes, such as plant configuration, civil works, control and protection hardware, and electrical design.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects and inspire teams to achieve challenging goals.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical messages to customers and internal teams.
Problem-Solving: Ability to make informed decisions and resolve technical issues efficiently under pressure.
Adaptability: Willingness to travel globally for short to medium periods and work in diverse locations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional Growth: Access to extensive training resources and opportunities for career development in a dynamic and growing global team.
Exciting Projects: Work on high-profile, innovative projects, including the latest in power generation and grid technologies.
Global Exposure: Collaborate with a diverse team of industry experts and gain valuable international experience.
Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative culture that fosters creativity and teamwork, providing the support you need to thrive.
Perspectives: Career Advancement: Clear paths for progression to senior leadership roles within the organization.
Innovation: Be at the forefront of technological advancements in the energy sector, contributing to sustainable solutions for the global power industry.
Global Impact: Play a key role in shaping the future of energy, working on projects that drive the decarbonization and electrification of the world.
Network Building: Expand your professional network by working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Engineering DesignPlant ConfigurationCivil WorksControl and Protection HardwareElectrical DesignProject Risk ManagementDocument ControlConfiguration ManagementTechnical CoordinationMulti-Disciplinary Project Leadership

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityTeam Inspiration