Offshore MCU Project Engineering Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Lead the project engineering team for the Main Component Update (MCU).

• Supervise engineering efforts across offshore wind farms utilizing Haliade 150 and Haliade-X technology.

• Liaise with installation vessel suppliers.

• Manage the offshore wind turbine MCU scope.

• Develop planning and cost estimates for offshore MCU tenders.

• Assess MCU feasibility in relation to available vessels.

• Conduct metocean analyses and evaluate weather-related downtime.

• Maintain tender documentation and establish guidelines and standards for offshore operations.

• Review and prepare lifting plans, rigging drawings, and lifting sketches.

• Partner with marine contractors to create lifting plans and deck layouts.

• Evaluate and authorize lifting plans, MCU manuals, and method statements.

• Collaborate with the Marine Warranty Surveyor, customer, and MCU contractor for plan development, sea-fastening design, and operational sequencing.

• Keep RAMS updated in GE's ServiceMax document management system.

• Compile equipment lists and bills of materials.

• Coordinate the procurement and mobilization of tooling and spare parts with the Sourcing team.

• Ensure readiness of MCU tools according to schedule.

• Assist in the preparation of labor-contract scopes of work for MCU.

• Organize pre-operation HAZID sessions in collaboration with EHS.

• Ensure adherence to the MCU strategy during offshore activities.

• Provide technical assistance to offshore construction managers.

• Validate sea-fastening, grillage integration, and completed deck layouts.

• Proactively identify challenges and coordinate project-team support.

• Revise, update, and verify MCU documentation throughout the offshore installation process.

• Advocate for GE's EHS culture.

• Report project status updates to the MCU Package Manager.

• Generate progress reports regarding MCU interactions with marine subcontractors.

• Oversee engineers and drafters responsible for heavy lifts, sea-fastening, and wind-turbine component assembly manuals.

• Monitor technical study hours and assess engineering budgets and team staffing.

• Act as the technical point of contact for clients, Marine Warranty Surveyors, and third parties.

• Manage technical interactions with clients and project subcontractors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.

• At least 5 years of experience in the wind energy sector, construction, or oil and gas industry operations.

• Proven experience in offshore operations.

• Background in Transport & Installation (T&I) engineering within large EPCI or T&I contracts.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, where applicable.

• Willingness to support offshore mobilization during installation campaigns as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• Access to Health Coach services.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Company retirement contributions.

• Resources from Fidelity and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance program.

• Adoption assistance available.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Permissive time off policy.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.