Senior Principal Power Systems Architect – Remote

Ge Vernova; Australia; Remote; AUD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova’s Electrification Software seeks a Senior Principal Systems Architect – Power Systems to govern the design and integration of complex power generation and electrification systems. You will lead architecture from concept to commissioning and coordinate across Grid, Gas Power, and Digital teams.

Responsibilities include developing reference architectures, integrating assets, validating system baselines, and mentoring engineering teams to raise design and safety standards across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Power Systems, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• 12–15+ years of experience in power generation, EPC projects, or transmission & distribution infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of inside-the-fenceline equipment and industry standards (IEEE, ANSI, IEC, NERC, NFPA).
• Proven success in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex technical interfaces.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence executive leadership and regulatory stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Architectural governance: Develop reference architectures for power generation, data centers, microgrids, and hybrid plants.
• Technical integration: Lead the integration of inside-the-fence-line assets (Gas Turbines, BESS, STATCOMs, substations, and electrical gear).
• Requirements management: Define system baselines, interface definitions, and validation strategies (FAT/SAT).
• Cross-functional leadership: Partner with internal business units (Grid, Gas Power, Digital) and external stakeholders to drive technical alignment.
• Performance validation: Review power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash) to ensure design integrity.
• Mentorship: Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, advancing systems engineering best practices across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Systems thinking

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Power Systems, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

Tools

MBSE

Requirements management tools

PLC/SCADA

IEC 61850

Job description

GE Vernova’s Electrification Software seeks a Senior Principal Systems Architect – Power Systems to govern the design and integration of complex power generation and electrification systems. You will lead architecture from concept to commissioning and coordinate across Grid, Gas Power, and Digital teams.

Responsibilities include developing reference architectures, integrating assets, validating system baselines, and mentoring engineering teams to raise design and safety standards across the