GE Vernova
Senior Project Engineer
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Job Description Summary
The Senior Project Engineer (Sr. PE) serves as the central technical authority and single point of contact for transformer projects within the GE Vernova (GEV)’s HVDC Solution Line. This role is responsible for the end-to-end oversight of engineering activities—including electrical, mechanical, and controls disciplines—ensuring projects meet Quality, Cost, and On-Time Delivery KPIs. The PE balances technical leadership with project management, overseeing the design lifecycle from initial specification review through to site commissioning.
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Coordination
- Act as the primary interface for internal and external customers
- Provide technical guidance to cross-functional engineering teams
Design & Engineering Management
- Plan design activities
- Lead internal and external design reviews
- Manage the transformer engineering design budget
Customer Interaction
- Discuss and negotiate with customers to ensure engineering documents are approved on time
- Handle technical queries promptly and accurately
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Performance Accountability
- Ensure on-time delivery of technical documentation and drawings
- Manage the design change process
- Track success against key project metrics:
- Right First Time (RFT): Ensuring design deliverables meet quality standards without the need for rework
- Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Reduction: Proactively identifying and eliminating causes of non-conformity to reduce project costs
- On-Time Delivery (OTD): Ensuring all engineering milestones and documentation are completed within the project schedule
- Budget Adherence: Maintaining strict control over "as tendered," "as designed," and "as built" costs to ensure financial targets are met
Compliance & Risk Management
- Lead customer specification reviews to ensure full compliance
- Identify technical risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies
Lifecycle Oversight
- Support the full project lifecycle, including supplier query management, production coordination, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and site commissioning support
Communication
- Present complex technical issues clearly to stakeholders
- Oversee the preparation of technical reports
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Desired Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering (preferred), Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Technical Background: Strong expertise in transformer engineering. The role is well-suited for experienced Transformer Engineers looking to transition into leadership/delegation or Project Managers with a robust technical foundation in transformer design.
- Technical Skills: Deep understanding of electrical, mechanical, and controls disciplines relevant to HVDC transformer systems.
- Leadership & Coordination: Proven ability to manage budgets, lead cross-functional teams, and provide technical direction.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proactive, dedicated, and passionate approach to problem-solving.
- Analytical Ability: Strong capability in risk analysis and technical report writing.
Additional Information
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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