Civil & Structural Engineering Manager
GE Vernova · Posted Nov 6
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
The role sits within GE Vernova's HVDC business, which delivers converter stations and related transmission infrastructure for utility and large infrastructure projects. The position leads the civil and structural engineering scope across proposal, execution, installation, and commissioning phases, covering foundations, structural steel, control buildings, valve halls, and site development. It provides technical leadership on design criteria, codes and standards compliance, contractor management, and standardization while coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering, project management, sourcing, and construction teams.
What you will do
- Lead the civil and structural engineering scope for HVDC projects, including: Equipment and building foundations Structural steel supports and platforms Control buildings, valve halls, and auxiliary structures Site development, grading, drainage, and roadways Cable trenches, underground networks, and associated infrastructure
- Define project-specific civil and structural design criteria in alignment with customer requirements, local regulations, and applicable international codes and standards.
- Own the quality, on-time delivery, and technical adequacy of civil and structural engineering deliverables.
- Coordinate interfaces with electrical, mechanical, system, installation, and construction teams to ensure integrated design execution.
- Review and approve design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports prepared internally or by external engineering partners.
- Support technical bid preparation, scope definition, cost estimation, risk review, and proposal development for new opportunities.
- Manage external consultants, design houses, and contractors supporting civil and structural scope.
- Provide technical support during construction and commissioning, including review of site issues, field changes, contractor submittals, and requests for information.
- Drive standardization, lessons learned, productivity improvements, and best practices within the civil and structural engineering function.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Support planning, forecasting, and resource coordination for civil and structural engineering activities across projects.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an accredited university or college.
- Significant experience in civil and structural engineering for industrial, utility, substation, transmission, HVDC, FACTS, or large infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering design activities in a multidisciplinary project environment.
- Strong hands-on experience in: Reinforced concrete and structural steel design Foundation engineering Site layout, drainage, and underground infrastructure Wind, seismic, and other applicable structural load cases International codes, standards, and engineering practices
- Experience working with external engineering contractors, suppliers, and construction teams.
- Strong interpersonal, coordination, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across functions in a global environment.
- Fluent in English.
Preferred qualifications
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer, or equivalent registration.
- Direct experience with HVDC converter station projects.
- Experience in EPC project execution and customer-facing engineering environments.
- Familiarity with BIM, 3D model review, and digital engineering tools.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with demonstrated ability to simplify processes and drive execution.
Benefits and support
- Relocation assistance provided
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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