Lead Engineer - Customer Project Engineering

Overview

Join GE Vernova, a global leader in energy transmission and help shape the future of power. We are looking for a Project Engineering Manager to drive the engineering execution of EPC projects with a focus on the Close Out phase. You will be part of a diverse, international team and contribute to the successful delivery of engineering scopes on high-impact energy infrastructure HVDC stations.

Based in Stafford, you will report to the Close Out PEM team leader within the Product Delivery Group (PDG).

This position offers the opportunity to lead challenging HVDC projects to completion and make an impact in the HVDC PDG field of energy transmission and distribution. If you are a dynamic PEM with a passion for engineering and project management, we encourage you to apply.

• As Project Engineer Manager, oversee the transition from Order to Remittance (OTR) to project close-out, focusing on quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage key components of the back end of the project lifecycle (as-built drawings, punch lists, software releases, warranty claims, risk management, customer complaints (ACTs), non-conformances (NCPs)).
• Serve as the technical lead for the HVDC Product Delivery Group (PDG) scope
  , with focus on valves, controls, and related systems/components.
• Ensure safety is prioritized in all activities.
• Drive multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, on-schedule and on-budget, technically compliant results.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and internal processes throughout the close-out phase.
• Address customer complaints (ACTs) and manage non-conformances (NCPs).
• Oversee finalisation of engineering activities within the PDG scope on EPC projects; manage as-built drawings and punch list items to completion.
• Coordinate controls software releases (development, test, site deployment).
• Manage warranty claims and snag list items related to PDG scope.
• Maintain and manage risk through an up-to-date risk register, mitigation plans, and structured change management.
• Facilitate a smooth OTR to project close-out handover.
• Coordinate system studies (e.g., PSSE and PSCAD).
• Manage budgets related to the HVDC PDG scope and ensure cost-efficient delivery.
• Develop and execute a roadmap for project close-out; provide guidance and oversight for HVDC PDG activities.
• Uphold the division of responsibilities with regional teams and the PDG.
• Demonstrate PEM skills in governance and planning; align departmental leads for resource input and manage contract obligations (variation orders and liquidated damages where applicable).
• Ensure RAM management and participate in Level-3 support for HVDC, handling high-pressure situations and minimising downtime; plan and manage site activities including outages.
• Maintain effective communication with customers, partners, and suppliers; provide clear reporting on progress, issues, KPIs, and contribute to key project reviews and decisions.
• Support Engineering project teams on ROE according to unit process; drive continuous improvement within the function as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Power Systems, or a related field (Electronics, Mechanical).
• Advanced and proven experience as a Project Engineering Manager or similar in EPC environments such as Energy, Transmission, Distribution, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, or related industries.
• Successful delivery of at least two medium to large size projects.
• Excellent project management skills with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across international and multicultural environments; resilience is a key requirement.
• In-depth understanding of engineering project life cycles, risk management, technical interfaces, and configuration/change control.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence and align teams and represent engineering in internal and customer meetings.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (Europe and internationally) as required for project needs.
• Experience in aftersales and project close-out is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate customer-facing…