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Project Engineering Manager

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 months ago

Still open when we checked on 28 Sept

GE Vernova

45 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    GE Vernova doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Engineering degree level or equivalent education/experience” — per the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Engineering degree level or equivalent education/experience
  • Experience of Engineering activities as lead engineer in EPC type environment.
  • Successful experience in project technical management in a multi-disciplinary team's context including multiple interfaces and with products coming from several countries.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of the Transmission or Distribution industry is essential.
  • Awareness to local regulations & customer practices in the country of operation is key to the role.
  • Ability to coordinate multi projects & remote multi-functional teams with clear communication and leadership.

The role

Job Description SummaryBecome part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

During a period of rapid expansion GE Vernova are looking to recruit Project Engineers to work on our exciting new projects within our Northern European Grid Solutions Business which has the main offices in UK, France Denmark & Norway with a footprint in countries spread over north, south & west Europe. You'll be based from one of our office establishments. We have a flexible approach to working operating a hybrid system.

As a Project Engineering Manager you will be managing, supervising co-ordinating and leading the engineering activities of the project in line with the project's safety, quality, time delivery, and cost criteria, you'll be the technical lead of electrical design and engineering of large energy projects - including preparing specifications, leading on deviations and clarifications, attending FATs and SATs.

As a Project Engineering Manager, you'll be co-ordinating design activities, managing the project design budget, overseeing the design change process, supervising, and coordinating engineering activities required to execute the project, whether done in house or by our delivery partners, and ensure technical co-ordination of the Grid Solutions Project.Job Description

What you'll do

  • Defining the scope and engineering deliverables in coordination with responsible functions / disciplines.
  • Manage global time schedule of concerned engineering activities, check coherency of links between engineering activities and other project functions activities (procurement, construction, commissioning) and organise follow up of critical activities of the project or of your discipline.
  • Plan and manage delivery time of technical interfaces with your work package, put in place exchange interface sheets with partners, customer, and third-party contractors.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of design to stakeholders with suitable quality including Partner documents.
  • For large & complex projects support Project Engineering Director and Project I&I manager in the engineering change management.
  • Lead & coordinate design teams - you'll be supported by Primary, Secondary and Civil Designers.
  • Follow the engineering budget and identify potential savings and highlight to the Project Manager all instances requiring additional budget.
  • Participate and contribute to the project multidisciplinary design reviews according to the EMH procedures and per the project strategy.
  • Manage scope or design changes & prepare related claims and VO to be approved by Project Engineering Director or Project Manager.
  • Analyse customer technical requirements, prepare and or consolidate clause by clause analysis and ensure compliance to Customer requirements through Technical Queries, identify, track, manage potential change.
  • Validate design throughout customer acceptance.
  • Ensure that Management of return status of project documentation internal or external (approved, comments, resubmit, rejected) is performed for your work package.
  • Prepare or review technical specifications and supplier's documents to enable procurement of materials and plant detailed design.
  • Check effectiveness of design against delivery of contract requirements within project budget and look for global cost optimisation in all design phase and mainly during basic design.

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About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a global energy company formed from the spin-off of General Electric's power, renewable energy, and electrification segments. It provides technology and services across the energy value chain, including onshore and offshore wind turbines, gas and steam power plants, hydroelectric systems, and grid electrification solutions. With roots in GE's century-old engineering heritage, the company operates on a global scale, serving utilities, independent power producers, and industrial customers in more than 100 countries.

In Spain, GE Vernova has a significant presence, particularly in wind energy, with offices and operational hubs in Barcelona and Madrid. The company is a major player in Spain's renewable energy sector, contributing to the country's wind power infrastructure and offering roles in engineering, logistics, and remote operations. For international professionals, GE Vernova offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge energy technologies in a country that is a European leader in wind power, with a multicultural work environment and competitive benefits.

Industry
Energy
Founded
2024
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Cambridge, USA
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • GE Vernova is a Fortune 500 company with a global workforce of around 80,000 employees, offering strong career mobility across countries.
  • Spain is a key market for GE Vernova's wind business, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, making it a hub for renewable energy engineering roles.
  • The company offers internships and early-career programs in Spain, such as the BIO Technical Office Team intern role, which can be a gateway for international graduates.
  • GE Vernova's remote operations centers in Spain provide opportunities for technical roles like ROC Technical Lead, which involve monitoring wind farms across Europe.
  • As a spin-off from GE, the company retains a strong engineering culture and offers access to advanced training and development programs.

In their own words

About the company & team

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition - and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

Additional information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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