Data Engineer - Grid Innovation Applications

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the energy sector as a Data Engineer, focusing on developing data pipelines and infrastructure to support AI/ML applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects that shape the future of energy, with a collaborative team environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Dynamic, international work environment

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive benefits, including private health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in the energy sector, smart infrastructure, or industrial automation.
• Hands-on experience in building and managing data pipelines.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and at least one other language.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain database architectures for energy applications.
• Build, optimize, and maintain reliable data pipelines.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and ML Engineers to deliver datasets.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Engineering

Data Pipeline Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, helping our customers power economies and deliver vital electricity for health, safety, security, and quality of life. Are you excited about electrifying and decarbonizing the world?

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, results-driven Data Engineer to join our Grid Innovation team. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining infrastructure and data pipelines that support AI/ML applications in the energy domain.

Experience in the energy sector, smart infrastructure, or industrial automation is essential, as this role supports AI-driven innovation in mission-critical systems with high regulatory and operational complexity.

As part of the CTO organization, reporting to the AI Leader, you will collaborate with Grid Automation (GA) product lines, R&D teams, product management, and other GA functions. You will develop scalable data frameworks to address customer problems and enable rapid prototyping and deployment, both at the edge and in the cloud.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Design and maintain database architectures, schemas, and data models tailored to grid innovation and energy system applications.
2. Utilize efficient data storage technologies (e.g., Relational Databases, Data Lakes, NoSQL) to ensure scalable and secure data access.
3. Build, optimize, and maintain reliable data pipelines for ingestion, cleaning, transformation, and feature extraction from structured and unstructured sources.
4. Develop and manage integrations with internal and external data sources and APIs for seamless data flow.
5. Identify new datasets to improve product capabilities and decision-making.
6. Automate data integration and transformation workflows for diverse data formats and operational needs.
7. Monitor performance and scalability of data systems, implementing enhancements for efficiency and reliability.
8. Apply data governance policies and data quality checks to ensure data integrity.
9. Collaborate with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver ready-to-use datasets.
10. Work with product management and R&D teams to gather requirements and develop innovative data solutions.

Must-Have Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field with focus on data engineering or electric power engineering.
• Experience in the energy sector, smart infrastructure, or industrial automation (e.g., smart grids, SCADA systems).
• Hands-on experience in building and managing data pipelines.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and at least one other language (e.g., Scala, Java).
• Experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with ETL processes and automating data workflows.
• Strong communication skills and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Nice-to-Have Requirements:

• Experience in designing scalable data solutions.
• Knowledge of big data technologies like Hadoop, Kafka, or Spark.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Hands-on experience with data warehousing solutions like Snowflake or Redshift.

Join GE Vernova's Grid Automation team to work on cutting-edge projects shaping the future of energy. We offer a collaborative environment where your skills are valued and your contributions make a difference. Be part of driving innovation and excellence in control systems.

About GEV Grid Solutions

At GEV Grid Solutions, we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies to accelerate the transition to a more energy-efficient and carbon-neutral grid. We play a pivotal role in integrating renewables and enabling a greener, more reliable energy future.

Why work with us

Our engineers thrive on challenges and innovative solutions. Our projects are diverse and impactful. Bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, and you'll be involved in game-changing energy projects.

What we offer

• Dynamic, international work environment with flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive benefits, including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No