Job Description Summary

Join the GE Wind Offshore MCU Department, responsible for defining the offshore Main Component Update (MCU) strategy for wind turbine components and providing the methods, transport, tools, and workforce for GE Wind Offshore projects. The MCU service covers all offshore activities, from vessel load-out of the installation/operations vessel through completion of mechanical and electrical operations.

As the Offshore MCU Project Engineering Lead, you will play a strategic role on the project — first managing the project engineering team for MCU and overseeing engineering across all offshore wind farms for Haliade 150 and Haliade-X, working in close interface with the installation vessel supplier, and subsequently overseeing the offshore wind turbine MCU scope.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Tender Phase

Prepare offshore MCU planning and cost estimates for the MCU package
Investigate MCU feasibility from an engineering standpoint against vessels available on the market
Perform metocean analysis and determine weather-related downtime for a given tender
Maintain standard tender documentation
Develop guidelines and standards for offshore operations
Review and comment on lifting plans and rigging drawings
Prepare lifting sketches to support bids
Collaborate with marine contractors on preliminary lifting plans and deck layouts

Preparation Phase

Review and approve lifting plans, MCU manuals, and method statements prepared by the project MCU team covering tower pre-assembly, WTG component load-out, and offshore operations
Collaborate with the Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS), customer, and MCU contractor on plan development, sea-fastening design, and offshore operations sequencing
Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are maintained in GE's ServiceMax digital document management system
Review and validate lifting plans
Assign deck layout engineering to the MCU contractor
Prepare equipment lists and bills of materials needed for package execution
Coordinate with Sourcing on procurement and mobilization of tooling and spare parts
Ensure all MCU tools are ready on schedule
Support the MCU Package Manager in preparing the scope of work for MCU labor contracts
Prepare pre-operation HAZID sessions with EHS

Offshore Execution

Ensure the developed MCU strategy is applied and strictly followed offshore
Provide technical support to offshore construction managers
Validate integration of sea-fastening and grillage, as well as as-built deck layout
Anticipate obstacles to the MCU sequence and organize back-office/project team support
Revise, update, or validate MCU documentation as needed during offshore installation
Promote GE's EHS culture throughout documentation preparation and operational support

Scope & Working Relationships

Reports project status to the MCU Package Manager; hierarchically integrated into the MCU Operations department
Applies back-office standards and guidelines to the project, adapting to project schedule while providing clients with accurate, specific documentation
Develops lifting plans and WTG MCU manuals in line with GE safety standards, offshore wind industry standards, and local regulations
Produces progress reports on MCU interfaces with marine subcontractors, identifying engineering solutions that satisfy offshore performance needs
Supervises a team of engineers and drafters covering offshore MCUs — heavy lifts, sea-fastening, and wind turbine component assembly manuals
Monitors hours spent on technical studies, reports to the MCU Package Manager and MCU service, and reviews/sizes the engineering budget and team accordingly
Participates in individual engineering reviews and sets priorities with department managers
Applies package strategy defined by the back-office to meet client needs for execution deliverables
Serves as a key technical point of contact with the client, Marine Warranty Surveyor, and other third parties
Manages technical interfaces with the client and other project subcontractors to support contract execution

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
Minimum 5 years of experience in wind energy, construction, or oil and gas industry/operations
Experience in offshore operations and Transport & Installation (T&I) engineering within large EPCI or T&I contracts

Work Arrangement and Location

Primary Location: Other, NY, US
Role will require offshore mobilization/support as needed during installation campaigns

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

- This is a remote positionFor candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $132,200.00 and $220,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 06, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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Offshore MCU Project Engineering Lead