Lead Electrical Systems Engineer

gevernova; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Australia is seeking a Lead Electrical Systems Engineer to drive delivery of complex power conversion projects and oversee interface between stakeholders and engineering teams. You’ll lead design reviews, manage scope, budget and schedules, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and industry standards while coordinating multinational teams across the project lifecycle.

In this role you will bridge the gap between technical engineering delivery and project stakeholders, travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation Engineering (or Diploma with relevant experience)
• 7–10 years’ experience in Project Engineering within rail, power, utilities, or energy sectors
• Ability to read, write, and review technical specifications and engineering documentation
• Experience with systems engineering and assurance activities (e.g., Safety in Design, HAZOP, RAM, FMECA, Human Factors) would be advantageous
• Experience interpreting power system studies and design outputs (SLDs, protection coordination, load flow, fault studies, EMC) advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead the project engineering workstream, managing technical risks and resolving bottlenecks
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to align with milestones
• Coordinate resource allocation and progress reporting across engineering, procurement, and site teams
• Develop and review electrical designs and documentation (generators, transformers, switchboards, converters, motors, energy storage, cabling)
• Ensure outputs comply with health, safety, regulatory, and industry standards
• Act as technical focal point coordinating with internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors
• Review and approve technical documentation in line with contractual requirements
• Provide technical input to planning, delivery and customer solutions
• Support tendering and sales with engineering expertise
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to engineering tools, processes and systems improvements

Skills

Project engineering

Power systems

Systems engineering

Stakeholder management

Documentation review

Technical risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation Engineering

Diploma with relevant electrical and industry experience

Tools

Hazop

FMECA

RAM

Safety in Design

System safety standards

Job description

Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova, we are building a more sustainable and reliable energy future. We are looking for a Lead Electrical Systems Engineer to join our global engineering organisation, supporting world class power conversion, automation, and control solutions.

In this role, you will lead the delivery and execution of complex power conversion projects. You will act as the primary interface between project stakeholders, customers, and engineering teams to ensure project milestones are met on time, within budget, and to the required technical standard, while overseeing the integration of systems across the project lifecycle.

This role is well suited to someone with experience in rail, power, utilities, or energy storage, who enjoys solving complex problems and collaborating across disciplines and geographies.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Lead the project engineering workstream, managing technical risks and resolving engineering bottlenecks that impact project delivery
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring technical deliverables align with overall project milestones
• Coordinate resource allocation and progress reporting across engineering, procurement, and site installation teams
• Develop and review designs, specifications, and documentation for electrical systems, including:
  • Generators, transformers, switchboards, converters, motors, energy storage, and cabling
• Ensure engineering outputs comply with health, safety, regulatory, and industry standards
• Act as the technical focal point, coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Manage the review and approval process for technical documentation, ensuring compliance with project-specific commercial and contractual requirements.
• Provide technical input to project planning, delivery, and customer solutions
• Support tendering and sales activities by providing engineering expertise
• Participate in design reviews, engineering forums, and organisational improvement initiatives
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes, and systems

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation Engineering from a local or internationally recognised university. Those with a diploma coupled with relevant electrical and industry experience will be considered.
• 7–10 years’ experience in Project Engineering within rail, power, utilities, or energy sectors
• Working knowledge of power systems, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical engineering teams and project delivery stakeholders
• Ability to read, write, and review technical specifications and engineering documentation
• Experience with systems engineering and assurance activities such as Safety in Design, HAZOP, FMECA, RAM, and Human Factors would be advantageous, but not necessary.
• Experience interpreting power system studies and design outputs, including SLDs, protection coordination, load flow, fault studies, harmonics, EMC, and cable sizing would be advantageous, but not necessary.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Customer‑focused mindset with commercial awareness
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Proven experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects, including cost control, schedule management, and risk mitigation
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing sub‑contractor relationships, vendor deliverables, and customer expectations

Nice to Have

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment
• Experience working in matrix organisations and with international teams

Why Join GE Vernova?

• Work on critical infrastructure projects that support the energy transition
• Collaborate with global experts across engineering and project delivery
• Contribute to innovative, high‑impact solutions in power and energy systems

GE Vernova is an equal opportunity employer. Be part of an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No