Lead Engineer - Infrastructure & Mechanical Systems

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 organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.

Our Service Engineering Lead Engineer – Infrastructure & Mechanical Systems is essential to the successful execution and enhancement of our systems. This role supports the systems engineering team by ensuring comprehensive understanding of civil and mechanical project requirements, accurate budget planning, and appropriate scope management to protect company interests while delivering valuable system solutions with excellent operational rigor.

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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.
  
• Monitor, control, and manage service engineering project budgets with specific focus on infrastructure and mechanical scope definition and cost implications.
  
• Analyze 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.
  
• Serve as technical advisor for customer interactions involving infrastructure and mechanical requirements.
  
• Translate customer issues/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.
  
• 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 optimize civil and mechanical requirements.
  
• Ensure accurate specification and budgeting for infrastructure and mechanical components and services.
  

Infrastructure & Mechanical Engineering Background

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• Experience in an engineering leadership environment, particularly in service roles with 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 in translating customer issues/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 similar degree with suitable industry experience in power systems or industrial facility projects.

Preferred Professional Certifications

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

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• Engaging and challenging systems engineering support projects.
  
• A work environment that recognizes diverse expectations regarding careers and work‑life balance, with discussions on flexibility requirements 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

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• Mid‑Senior level
  

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• Full‑time
  

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• Engineering and Information Technology
  
• Industries: Electric Power Generation