Lead Generator Project Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Lead Generator Project Engineer provides technical project management, technical direction, and drives coordination of engineering activities and critical issue resolution for OTR-related issues for all assigned Generator projects. The Lead Generator Project Engineer functions as the technical liaison for the Customer and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) representatives to ensure that the supplied design documentation and equipment fully complies with the contract requirements and drives continuous improvement in project execution. This position reports to the Project Engineering Leader (Americas) - Manager of Gas Turbine and Generator. As a member of the Project Engineering team, you will provide input and make decisions that influence major technical and financial outcomes for GEV and/or the customer and customer representatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Providing continuous improvement and operational leadership as single point contact for all customer technical inquiries, change requests, and communications for all topics related to the generator and its auxiliaries (Generator Project Engineer scope)
• Driving lessons learned back into the design engineering organizations to avoid repeating issues
• Providing technical guidance to Project Management and Applications/Regional Customer Applications
• Conducting Customer Kick-Off Meetings (CKOMs) and/or Design Liaison Meetings (DLMs) with customers and/or their design representatives (EPCs)
• Reviewing contract documentation and communicating project requirements to all design functions, utilizing internal documentation systems and regular communication with internal engineering organizations
• Evaluating the financial/schedule impacts of customer-requested scope changes via Cost & Cycle Estimates (CCEs) and implementing changes agreed to by Change Orders via the Change Management Process
• Supporting resolution of cross-functional design complexities and working to resolve technical issues
• Mitigating engineering schedule issues and taking preventative action to avoid delivery delays or late customer deliverables
• Managing the Engineering Budget and providing quarterly Estimate at Completions (EACs) to Finance
• Providing technical support to engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and installation personnel to ensure equipment meets all customer requirements and business objectives
• Presenting project issue resolutions periodically to upper management, highlighting risks, and creating action plans to remedy the risks

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• 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

Eligibility Requirement:

• Ability and willingness to travel, as required ~10%
• Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Leadership-quality communication skills, both verbal and written

What will make you stand out

• Preference will be given to current Gas Power Engineering employees
• 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

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Base Pay and Benefits

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is 98,400.00 - 131,200.00 - 164,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This Lead Professional Band position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Benefits Available to You

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• We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
• Inclusion & Diversity At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.
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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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