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Sr Civil Engineer
- GE Vernova (Oakbrook Terrace, IL)
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Job Description Summary
The Senior Civil Engineer – an established technical leader across the engineering teams who leads the proper performance of civil work design packages; performance in matter of committed budget, planning, and quality. His/ her objective is to plan & lead basic and detailed design, to manage / monitor detailed execution progress, and to coordinate execution of civil engineering design work packages done internally or by subcontractors. Work packages may integrate documents required for permits, procurement, manufacturing, and site construction. The Sr. Civil Engr. also serves as a technical mentor resolving conflicts and certifying finished engineering products as proper and correct--including Professional Engineering reviews and sealing.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
+ -Demonstrates team leadership experience, leading & coordinating design teams, coordinating design efforts across disciplines both internal and external and including consultants and subcontractors. Drives customer submittals on time and on budget through timely reviews and coordination with the lead engineer. Anticipates and mitigates delivery issues and recommend changes.-Analyses customer technical requirements and ensures compliance to customer requirements. Ensures traceability from customer requirements to design/equipment specifications-Establishes, based on tender and contract analysis, the civil design project strategy and the list of documents/studies to produce-Manage technical interface with sub suppliers & partners, prepare input data, and check consistency. Request and lead technical coordination meetings with partners or key suppliers if & when appropriate. The civil project engineer is the technical contact with customer civil engineering teams, especially for efficiently resolving technical and field issues.-Drives business direction through technical knowledge. Drives team to provide customers with the best solutions that positively impact business. Validates technical options proposed to the customer and provides for cost optimization in all design. Serves as chief reviewer of technical output & solves technical conflicts.-Provides and attends cross discipline reviews & technical training to promote interdisciplinary interaction-Resource planning and leveling for a team of civil engineers-Must assist project managers with estimates, budgets, schedules, and quality control for civil & structural activities during design and construction phases. Highlights scope or design changes (data for claims, CO’s). Informs Project Lead Engineer of design issues all along project execution and propose range of solutions for decision; follow solutions agreed up to resolution. Updates risk assessment related to engineering & applies mitigation plan when required
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university or college
+ Ten (10) years minimum experience in relevant area of expertise
+ Licensed as a civil/structural Professional Engineer in the United States & ability to get a licenses in other states via reciprocity.
Desired Characteristics
+ Fluent English writing and speaking
+ Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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
\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $122,300.00 and $203,900.00. 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 14, 2025.
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.
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.
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