Lead Electrical Systems Engineer - Power & Storage

GE Vernova; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Electrical Systems Engineer to join our global engineering organisation, supporting power conversion, automation, and control solutions for critical infrastructure.

You will provide technical leadership on complex projects, ensuring designs meet safety, regulatory, budget, and schedule requirements, while advancing engineering processes across disciplines and geographies.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in systems or electrical engineering within rail, power, utilities, or energy sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of power conversion and electrical systems across design, manufacturing, field engineering, or equipment lifecycle support.
• Ability to read, write, and review technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Experience with safety in design, HAZOP, RAM, and human factors would be advantageous.
• Experience interpreting power system studies and design outputs (SLDs, protection coordination, load flow, fault studies, harmonics, EMC, cable sizing) optional.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems and project engineering activities across power conversion and electrical systems projects.
• Develop and review designs, specifications, and documentation for electrical systems.
• Ensure engineering outputs comply with health, safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors as the technical focal point.
• Review electrical schematics and documentation for compliance and functionality.
• 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 improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes, and systems.

Skills

Experience in rail/power/utilities/est

Power conversion knowledge

Read/write technical specifications

Clear communication

Willingness to travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Electrical Systems Engineer to join our global engineering organisation, supporting power conversion, automation, and control solutions for critical infrastructure.

You will provide technical leadership on complex projects, ensuring designs meet safety, regulatory, budget, and schedule requirements, while advancing engineering processes across disciplines and geographies.