Aero Equipment ITR Electrical Technical Leader

GE Vernova; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

401(k) matching

Comprehensive medical benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Aero Equipment ITR Electrical Technical Leader to drive electrical design for ADGT products and lead cross-functional teams through complex execution. You will ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost while engaging with customers and fulfillment groups.

You will mentor teams, perform load/short-circuit analyses, and push for continuous improvement using Lean tools and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of ten years engineering experience.
• Minimum of eight years in Gas Turbine related work.
• Minimum of six years of focused customer service and fulfillment experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as design SME for Aero Derivative Gas Turbine electrical systems.
• Perform complex load and short-circuit analysis; oversee AC/DC systems.
• Ensure project compliance with TR&S and PBCS.
• Interface with commercial and sales teams; lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Mentor teams and drive Lean improvements; optimize engineering processes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Lean mindset

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

NX

ePLAN

Job description

Job Description Summary

Our Mission:
At GE Vernova, we are united by a single, urgent and optimistic mission: electrify to thrive and decarbonize. The world needs us to accelerate the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Together, we have the energy to change the world.

What impact you'll make:
The Aero Equipment ITR Electrical Technical Leader will be part of a team tasked to deliver wing-to-wing customer solutions for Equipment projects, from competitive proposal to execution of solutions. They will serve as the primary engineering authority for electrical systems within the ITR process, driving excellence in generator protection, brushless excitation, and gas turbine packaging and accessories design. Additionally, they will orchestrate the full project lifecycle by leading multi-disciplinary teams through complex technical execution, ensuring rigorous compliance with industry standards, and maintaining uncompromising focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).

Beyond technical design and analysis, the technical leader will act as a key partner to our commercial and fulfillment organizations, leveraging a Lean mindset and innovative automation tools to optimize workflows, resolve critical site issues, and deliver sustainable value to our global customers.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a design subject matter expert for the Aero Derivative Gas Turbine (ADGT) product portfolio, including on electrical protection, brushless excitation systems (AVR), protection philosophy, fire systems, vibration systems and generator synchronization.
• Perform complex load and short-circuit analysis and oversee the design of AC/DC systems, instrumentation, and control interfaces.
• Ensure full project compliance with TR&S and Product Baseline Compliance Standards (PBCS).
• Provide technical expertise, develops technical solutions and executes as part of the ITR process while interfacing with the commercial & sales teams.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers, project managers, and fulfillment teams.
• Lead extended teams of internal and contingent workers to deliver on project milestones, ensuring compliance with customer CTQ’s, business First Pass Yield (FPY) and on-time delivery (OTD) KPI’s.
• Present design reviews to leadership, lead customer kick-off meetings, and provide on-site support during installation and commissioning.
• Review design and risk mitigation needs with technical fulfillment leaders /chief engineers and communicate modifications to manufacturing and sourcing team.
• Prepare and process technical specification for suppliers, review supplier drawings to ensure compliance with project CTQs.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving (RCA, FMEA, HAZOP) to resolve manufacturing, validation, and site-related issues.
• Mentor and train team members and drive a Lean mindset to optimize engineering processes and operational efficiency.
• Responsible for developing and updating Standard Work Instructions for ITR processes and procedures.
• Drive Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost in our products throughout the ITR process.
• Actively identify and execute Product Cost Out (PCO) and Slow Moving Inventory (SMI) opportunities.
• Drive CGER estimate completion and technical execution (including drawing redlines to standards, parts creation, etc.).
• Support key project meetings, including Engineering Release, HOM, CKOM, and PSE Handover, ensuring technical alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of ten (10) years engineering experience
• Minimum of eight (8) years of Gas Turbine related work experience with strong understanding of gas turbines-based packages including auxiliary systems and balance of plant equipment
• Minimum of six (6) years of focused customer service and fulfillment experience

Eligibility Requirements:

• Relocation to Houston, TX is required; Must be comfortable working a Hybrid schedule (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
• Must be comfortable at most, traveling up to 25% within a year

Desired Characteristics:

• Ten (10) years of electrical engineering experience in the power industry
• Strong technical aptitude, including in applicable engineering tools such as AutoCad, NX and ePLAN
• Sound knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including understanding of EU directives and safety standards related to design practices for hazardous areas
• Experience leading projects involving multi-disciplinary teams located globally
• Experience in Application Engineering and Project Execution
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problem
• Passionate about AI and leveraging automation tools to optimize daily task management
• Exhibits the GE Leadership Behaviors: acts with humility, leads with transparency, delivers with focus
• Leads with a Lean mindset and is skilled in applying Lean tools to improve business operations
• Demonstrated ability to perform inclusively in a diverse environment and to promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

Benefits Available to You
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce.

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 27, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.