Job Description Summary

The Senior Project Engineering Manager serves a critical technical leadership role within GE Vernova, responsible for the end-to-end management of engineering activities for enterprise-level, multi-technology energy projects. You will serve as the primary technical liaison, bridging the gap between Business Units, Consulting Services, and external partners to ensure technical scopes are delivered to specification, budget, and schedule. This role requires an expert-level understanding of power systems and a proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional engineering teams in a matrixed global environment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership: Coordinate and provide project management oversight for all engineering activities across enterprise-level projects. Ensure alignment between Consulting Services and Business Units to meet stringent technical and contractual specifications.
• Deliverables Management: Direct the timely completion of critical engineering documentation, including system studies, PFDs, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, control system architecture, datasheets, and interface control documents.
• Cross-Business Interface Management: Manage complex technical interfaces between various product lines, business units, and EPC partners to ensure seamless system compatibility and adherence to project commitments.
• Issue Resolution: Provide rapid resolution and escalation for technical interface challenges encountered during design, installation, and commissioning, engaging global engineering resources as required.
• Execution Planning: Develop and maintain comprehensive engineering execution plans, including resource allocation, schedule tracking, and risk mitigation across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Commissioning Strategy: Collaborate with the Planning Manager for Integrated Projects to develop and maintain Level 1 and Level 2 commissioning execution plans, schedules, and readiness checklists.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify and mitigate technical interface risks. Ensure all designs strictly adhere to global codes, regulatory requirements, and grid interconnection standards (IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NERC, NEC).
• Continuous Improvement: Drive the standardization of cross-business engineering processes, templates, and analytical tools to enhance quality, efficiency, and enterprise-wide knowledge sharing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Power Systems Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in the power generation or energy sector, with exposure to enterprise-level or multi-business projects.
• Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration and integrated system design.
• Strong understanding of power generation technologies, energy storage systems, and grid interconnection requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multi-discipline teams in global, matrixed organizations
• Demonstrated experience in Balance of Plant (BOP) systems, thermal cycle performance, power transformers.
• Working knowledge of medium- and high-voltage switchgear design, protection, and operation.
• Familiarity with grid codes, utility interconnection requirements, and applicable standards (IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NERC, NEC).
• Ability to translate system-level protection requirements into practical, buildable designs.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree in Engineering and/or an MBA.
• Strong understanding of project business cases, including the impact of technical decisions on project objectives, risks, and financial performance metrics.
• Proven record of success operating within multicultural, regional, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical mindset for the assessment and proactive management of project risks and opportunities.
• Advanced interpersonal, influencing, and team-building skills, with a focus on collaborative problem-solving.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $150,000 and $190,000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $132,200.00 and $220,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 09, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.