Senior Electrical Systems Engineer — Power & Rail Projects

BR2059 GE Energy Power Conversion UK Ltd. - Australia Branch; 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, delivering complex power conversion projects across rail, utilities, and energy storage sectors. You will lead the project engineering workstream and act as the primary interface between stakeholders, customers, and engineering teams.

Based in Australia, you will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and technical standards, develop designs, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and support

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation engineering.
• 7–10 years' experience in project engineering across rail, power, utilities, or energy sectors.
• Ability to read and review technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Experience with systems engineering and assurance activities (Safety in Design, HAZOP, RAM) would be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project engineering workstream, managing technical risks and resolving bottlenecks impacting delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring deliverables align with milestones.
• Coordinate resource allocation and progress reporting across engineering, procurement, and site teams.
• Develop and review designs, specifications, and documentation for electrical systems (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 respecting contractual requirements.
• Provide technical input to project planning, delivery, and customer solutions.
• Support tendering and sales activities with engineering expertise.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Stakeholder management

Technical documentation

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, delivering complex power conversion projects across rail, utilities, and energy storage sectors. You will lead the project engineering workstream and act as the primary interface between stakeholders, customers, and engineering teams.

Based in Australia, you will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and technical standards, develop designs, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and support