Lead Generator, Project Engineer

GE Vernova

Lead Generator Project Engineer managing technical execution, customer coordination, and issue resolution for GE Vernova generator projects. Supporting cleaner, more efficient gas-power technologies.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical project management and engineering direction for Generator projects, with a strong focus on customer liaison, change management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in evaluating project impacts and driving continuous process improvements within engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project EngineeringDesign EngineeringGenerator ProjectsGTCC – Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)Customer-Facing Experience

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Hard Skills

Technical Project ManagementChange Management ProcessEngineering Budget ManagementPlant System Design EngineeringProblem-Solving Capability

Soft Skills

Leadership-Quality CommunicationCreativityAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

GeneratorEngineering ActivitiesEPC RepresentativesDesign Liaison MeetingsContinuous Process Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical project management and technical direction for assigned Generator projects
Drive coordination of engineering activities and critical issue resolution for OTR-related issues
Serve as technical liaison for customers and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) representatives
Act as the single point of contact for customer technical inquiries, change requests, and communications related to generators and auxiliaries
Drive lessons learned into design engineering organizations
Provide technical guidance to Project Management and Applications/Regional Customer Applications Engineering
Conduct Customer Kick-Off Meetings and/or Design Liaison Meetings
Review contract documentation and communicate project requirements to design functions
Evaluate financial and schedule impacts of customer-requested scope changes and implement approved changes through the Change Management Process
Support resolution of cross-functional design complexities and technical issues
Mitigate engineering schedule issues and prevent delivery delays or late customer deliverables
Manage the Engineering Budget and provide quarterly Estimate at Completions to Finance
Provide technical support to engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and installation personnel
Present project issue resolutions to upper management, highlight risks, and create action plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
Experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering related to Generator Projects
Ability and willingness to travel, as required, approximately 10%
Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Leadership-quality communication skills, both verbal and written
Customer-facing experience
Experience with GTCC – Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving capability
Experience and/or knowledge of plant system design engineering, manufacturing, assembly, installation, and/or testing
Continuous process improvement mindset
Demonstration and adherence to Vernova Way Behaviors

Benefits

Comp & perks

10% performance bonus
Geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas
Robust benefits package depending on employment status and national requirements
Programs supporting a healthy, balanced lifestyle
On-the-job learning and development opportunities
Relocation assistance provided