Customer Project Engineer – Complex Gas Upgrades

GE Vernova

Customer Project Engineer coordinating conversions, modifications, and uprates for GE gas turbines. Supporting engineering execution, installation, schedules, costs, and customer delivery for GE Vernova’s decarbonization mission.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeGreenville • New York, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 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 engineering projects related to Gas Turbine Power Trains and BOP Mechanical/Electrical systems, with a strong focus on project financials, technical coordination, and effective communication across global teams. Proficient in the gas turbine requisition process and familiar with GE gas turbine product lines and systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Engineering5 Years Of Engineering Or Field Services Experience2 Years Of Experience Leading Engineering ProjectsKnowledge Of BOP Electrical EquipmentField Experience On GE Heavy Duty Gas Turbines

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Hard Skills

Project Financial ManagementEngineering Project SchedulingGas Turbine Requisition ProcessUnderstanding Of Gas Turbine Power Train OperationKnowledge Of Plant Communication NetworksTechnical Presentation SkillsFamiliarity With GE Gas Turbine MLI/BOM StructureKnowledge Of Generator ProtectionProficiency In One-Line DiagramsUnderstanding Of Motor Control Centers

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsEffective Interpersonal SkillsAbility To Work In A Dynamic EnvironmentCoaching And Mentoring SkillsAbility To Challenge The Status Quo

Tools & Technologies

GE ControllersDCSLoad Commutator InverterSynchronization ToolsExcitation Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Legally Authorized To Work In The United StatesSuccessful Completion Of A Drug Screen

Industry Keywords

Gas Turbine Power TrainsBOP Mechanical/Electrical SystemsCombined Cycle Power PlantGE Heavy Duty Gas TurbinesProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical coordination for conversions, modifications, unit relocations, and uprates on in-service Gas Turbine Power Trains and BOP Mechanical/Electrical systems
Provide wing-to-wing support for proposals and projects from inquiry to remittance
Develop and monitor engineering project schedules to meet milestones defined by Project Management, GE Field Service, and customers
Communicate project scope to Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Field Service, Service Shop personnel, and customers
Provide technical support during project execution and installation
Manage and report project financials, including Estimate at Completion for engineering and parts costs
Drive lessons learned into the GT Upgrades ITR process, tools, and design engineering teams
Deliver technical presentations to customers and GE components
Maintain awareness of group efforts to ensure technical quality, timely completion, resource use, and responsiveness to customer and program needs
Coach and mentor junior members of the global Requisition Engineering team
Ensure timely completion of project objectives
Demonstrate accountability for functional and business objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Minimum of 5 years of engineering or field services experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience leading engineering projects
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed (10% or less)
Ability to understand, adapt, and anticipate relationships of major equipment inside a combined cycle power plant
Knowledge of BOP electrical equipment, excitation, load commutator inverter, one-line diagrams, generator protection, synchronization, and motor control centers
Knowledge of plant communication networks and GE controllers with DCS
Understanding of gas turbine power train operation in peaking and combined cycle configurations
Knowledge of GE gas turbine product lines and systems
Familiarity with GE gas turbine MLI/BOM structure
Proficiency in the gas turbine requisition process
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with global organizations and individuals
Ability to challenge the status quo and evaluate practices and technology
Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
Field experience on GE Heavy Duty Gas Turbines
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the U.S.-based opening
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great work environment
Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
Relocation assistance
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
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