Electrical Wind Engineer

GE Vernova; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a recent Electrical Engineering graduate to begin a career shaping the future of energy in Barcelona. You will contribute to the design and validation of electrical sub-systems used in wind turbine technology, gaining hands-on experience across requirements, DFMEA, risk assessment, and product integration.

You will join a professional engineering team, work through the full process from concept to validation, and grow in a collaborative, technically demanding environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university.
• Entry-level or early-career experience.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Interest in developing a long-term career within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, validation, and release of electrical sub-system components.
• Learn and apply the design process from requirements to validation.
• Contribute to specifications, drawings, schematics, BOMs, and design documentation.
• Support design reviews and engineering changes; ensure alignment with requirements and quality expectations.
• Develop understanding of DFMEA, design risks, and mitigation actions.
• Support testing and validation activities to confirm design intent and performance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support component development and product integration.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and comply with safety requirements.
• Contribute to troubleshooting and design improvement activities under supervision.

Skills

Fluent English

Independent worker

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Description Summary

Start your engineering career shaping the future of energy

Are you a recent Electrical Engineering graduate ready to apply what you’ve learned in a real-world, high-impact environment? At GE Vernova, this is more than an entry-level role - it's an opportunity to build a strong technical foundation while contributing to the design and validation of key electrical sub-systems used in wind turbine technology.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will join a professional engineering team and support the development of critical components such as cabinets, harnesses, motors, batteries, and turbine-integrated electrical systems. You'll gain hands-on experience working through the full engineering process - from requirements definition and concept development to design release, validation, and continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for someone who is curious, eager to learn, and motivated to grow their career in a collaborative and technically demanding environment.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real projects from day one, and develop practical knowledge in design engineering, DFMEA, risk assessment, requirements management, testing, and product integration.

If you're looking for a place where you can learn fast, take ownership, and start building a long-term career in renewable energy, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

This role is intended for a recent university graduate joining a professional engineering function. The engineer will support the design, validation, and continuous improvement of electrical sub-system components, including cabinets, harnesses, motors, batteries, and related turbine integration.

This role will provide an excellent opportunity to develop a strong foundation in design engineering, learning how to translate customer and product requirements into robust technical solutions.

The individual will work within one of the sub-system groups, either pitch or power conversion, and will gain hands-on experience in design processes, specification development, DFMEA, risk assessment, requirements management, and validation activities.

The focus for an Electrical Engineer is to develop technical capability, learn by doing, and contribute to safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, validation, and release of electrical sub-system components.
• Learn and apply the design process from requirements definition through concept, design, release, and validation.
• Contribute to the development of specifications, drawings, schematics, bills of material, and design documentation.
• Support design reviews and engineering change activities, ensuring alignment with product requirements and quality expectations.
• Develop understanding of DFMEA, design risks, and mitigation actions in support of robust engineering decisions.
• Support testing and validation activities to confirm design intent, compliance, and performance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support component development, product integration, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and support quality and safety requirements in line with company procedures.
• Contribute to troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and design improvement activities under supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university.

• Entry-level or early-career experience.

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

• Interest in developing a long-term career within the organization.

Desired Characteristcs:

• Able to work independently

• Strong academic foundation in the relevant technical area.

• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a structured environment.

• Interest in electro-mechanical components, power conversion applications, and wind turbine systems

• Curiosity to learn about wind turbine systems, design methodology, DFMEA, risk analysis and requirements management.

• Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, self-motivation, problem solving, analytical, team player, communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to develop relationships.
• Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No