Senior Principal Power Systems Architect (Remote)

GE Vernova, Inc.; Sydney; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova's Electrification Software seeks a Senior Principal Systems Architect – Power Systems to govern the design and integration of advanced power generation and industrial electrification projects.

You will lead architecture from concept to commissioning, coordinating internal Grid, Gas Power, and Digital teams while ensuring safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across complex assets such as gas turbines, BESS, substations, and protection schemes.

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.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Governance: Develop and standardize reference architectures for power generation, data centers, microgrids, and hybrid plants.
• Technical Integration: Lead the integration of inside-the-fenceline 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 to ensure design integrity.
• Mentorship: Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, advancing systems engineering best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

System architecture

Mentorship

Executive communication

Education

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

Tools

MBSE tools

PLC/SCADA systems

IEC 61850 architectures

Job description

GE Vernova's Electrification Software seeks a Senior Principal Systems Architect – Power Systems to govern the design and integration of advanced power generation and industrial electrification projects.

You will lead architecture from concept to commissioning, coordinating internal Grid, Gas Power, and Digital teams while ensuring safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across complex assets such as gas turbines, BESS, substations, and protection schemes.