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Lead Civil Engineer
GE Vernova - Concord, CA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Lead Civil Engineer at GE Vernova is responsible for overseeing project control activities globally, ensuring that functional specifications and global processes are consistently applied in project implementation. This role involves significant autonomy in executing activities within established practices and procedures, with a focus on meeting customer expectations and enhancing departmental operations. The position requires a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in designing and facilitating the construction of structures related to energy projects, while also leading and coordinating design teams across various disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Design and facilitate the construction of physical and naturally built environments, including soil mechanics and seismic analysis.
- Specify design requirements for underground and aboveground civil works, including contractor specifications.
- Conduct cost estimating, constructability assessments, and ensure compliance with local civil codes and standards.
- Analyze and design industrial structures to support static and dynamic loads.
- Lead and coordinate design teams, ensuring timely delivery of customer submittals within budget.
- Anticipate and mitigate delivery issues, recommending changes as necessary.
- Ensure traceability from customer requirements to design specifications.
- Manage technical interfaces with suppliers and partners, preparing input data and checking consistency.
- Lead technical coordination meetings with partners or key suppliers as needed.
- Serve as the technical contact with customer civil engineering teams to resolve technical and field issues efficiently.
- Assist project managers with estimates, budgets, schedules, and quality control during design and construction phases.
- Highlight scope or design changes and inform the Project Lead Engineer of design issues throughout project execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum 5 years of industry-related experience in designing structural steel and foundations.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License in California and willingness to review and seal drawings.
- Ability to travel 20% of the time, including international travel.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in designing structures and foundations for electrical T&D substations.
- Site field experience and knowledge of construction methods impacting civil and structural design.
- Experience with site preparation and drainage design, including geotechnical analysis.
- Familiarity with U.S. building codes, ASCE standards, and NFPA regulations.
- Working knowledge of civil design software packages such as L-pile, STADD, RISA 3D, and Foundation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
- Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
- Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
- Paid time-off for vacation or illness.
