Job Description SummaryThe Project Engineering team is part of the Onshore Wind Systems Engineering organization. The Lead Project Engineer will lead the engineering execution of new wind farm and repower projects as the primary liaison and single point of contact between engineering and project management, supply chain, the site team, customers, and subcontractors. The scope includes the fulfillment of all equipment and software deliverables along with the completeness and accuracy of the digital thread up to the commercial operation date.
As the Lead Project Engineer, you are essential to the successful execution of our projects. You will provide technical leadership to the project execution and customer-facing teams, overseeing each phase of the project delivery.
Job DescriptionRoles and ResponsibilitiesThe Lead Project Engineer will ensure fulfillment of customer orders in compliance with contractual requirements, provide technical project management, technical direction, and drives coordination of engineering activities and critical issue resolution for OTR-related issues for all assigned wind projects. Essential responsibilities:
- Translating project requirements into product definition and issue bills of materials to supply chain
- Creating and/or facilitate project specific engineering instructions as well as customer & commissioning documentation
- Providing timely & accurate responses to customer and field teams technical inquiries for turbine assembly, installation, and commissioning through final customer acceptance of the wind farm
- Liaise between customers and Engineering regarding balance of plant equipment for the purpose of configuring interfaces, safety protections, and control systems for both the wind turbine and the entire wind farm
- Facilitate the configuration of control software and parameters based upon the site requirements and specific unit configurations
- Coordinate, schedule, and thoroughly communicate with allocated resources to complete engineering deliverables
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science or related field.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of engineering and technology experience, including strong demonstration of technical skills and project leadership.
- Fluent in English
- Ability and availability to travel 10% of the year
Desired Characteristics- Experience in power generation, renewable energy or wind technologies
- Customer-centric mind set, experience in translating customer issues / needs into profitable business solutions
- Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple high priority tasks
- System or product-level mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to interpret customer requirements and identify needs
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
- Experience with grid, controls, SCADA a plus
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and 3D models and plus
- Experience providing technical support to peers, customers and leadership regarding the details of technical issues and project status
- Effective problem-solving abilities
- Self-Motivated, Team player, with demonstrated creativity and fulfillment
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 May 20, 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.
