Lead Engineer - Infrastructure & Mechanical Systems

Lead Engineer - Infrastructure & Mechanical Systems

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Job Description Summary

GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high‑performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime, and industrial organisations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonisation, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Key Responsibilities
Systems Engineering Team Support

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• Support the Service Engineering Manager and systems engineering team by providing expertise in civil and mechanical requirements assessment
  
• Provide technical leadership, advice and assistance to the systems engineering team regarding infrastructure and mechanical aspects of projects
  
• Ensure systems engineering solutions properly account for civil and mechanical integration requirements
  

Requirements Analysis & Budget Protection

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• Monitor, control and manage service engineering project budgets with a focus on infrastructure and mechanical scope definition and cost implications
  
• Analyse customer requirements to ensure service solutions meet customer, contract, quality and regulatory requirements while protecting company interests from scope creep
  
• Plan and progress civil and mechanical aspects of service‑related activities, including testing, commissioning and upgrades for specific projects
  

Customer Interface & Scope Management

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• Serve as technical advisor for customer interactions involving infrastructure and mechanical requirements
  
• Translate customer issues and needs into appropriate civil and mechanical specifications while ensuring reasonable scope boundaries
  
• Support contract negotiations and change management to prevent excessive customer demands on infrastructure and mechanical deliverables
  

Project Documentation & Risk Management

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• Monitor project documentation, risk management processes, design reviews and quality & change control systems specifically for infrastructure and mechanical aspects
  
• Support improvement initiatives and 'cost‑out' plans by identifying opportunities to optimise civil and mechanical requirements
  
• Ensure accurate specification and budgeting for infrastructure and mechanical components and services
  

Position Available

One (1) Service Engineering Lead Engineer – Infrastructure & Mechanical Systems

Qualifications and Experience
Essential Requirements
Infrastructure & Mechanical Engineering Background

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• Experience in an engineering leadership environment, particularly in service roles with a focus on infrastructure and mechanical systems
  
• Experience in design and system integration working on complex multi‑disciplinary projects involving civil, mechanical and systems integration
  
• Understanding of infrastructure and mechanical requirements for power system installations and facility infrastructure
  

Budget & Requirements Management

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• Experience in managing project budgets with emphasis on infrastructure and mechanical scope definition and cost control
  
• Customer‑centric mindset, with experience translating customer issues and needs into effective and appropriately scoped infrastructure and mechanical solutions
  
• Experience in contract management and scope protection for engineering services
  

Technical Assessment Capabilities

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• Experience in specifying infrastructure and mechanical components and understanding their integration with power systems
  
• Knowledge of civil and mechanical aspects of power generation, industrial facilities and system installations
  
• Ability to multitask on various tasks within strict time scales while maintaining budget and scope discipline
  

Communication & Leadership Skills

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• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and facilitation skills
  
• Proven ability to support multi‑disciplinary teams and provide technical guidance effectively
  
• Experience in customer‑facing roles with ability to manage expectations and scope boundaries
  

Educational Qualifications

Minimum degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar degree with suitable industry experience in power systems or industrial facility projects.

Preferred Professional Certifications

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• Professional Engineer (PE) licence in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  
• Cost engineering or project controls certifications
  
• Contract management training
  

Core Competencies
Requirements & Budget Management

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• Infrastructure and mechanical requirements assessment and specification
  
• Project budget development and scope protection
  
• Contract analysis and change management
  
• Risk assessment for infrastructure and mechanical deliverables
  

Technical Support

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• Infrastructure and mechanical systems integration with power systems
  
• Facility requirements for system installations
  
• Building codes and regulatory compliance
  
• Quality and change control systems
  

Customer & Team Interface

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• Systems engineering team collaboration and support
  
• Customer requirement translation and scope management
  
• Technical advisory services for project teams
  
• Cross‑functional communication and coordination
  

Benefits

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• Engaging and challenging systems engineering support projects
  
• Work environment that recognises diverse expectations regarding careers and work‑life balance, with discussions on flexibility welcomed
  
• Attractive compensation (Base + Variable package)
  
• Flexible benefits including employer pension contribution, income protection, private health insurance and life assurance
  
• 26 days vacation plus bank holidays
  

This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels here.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom