Electrical and Instrumentation Lead Design Engineer

GE Vernova Inc; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 88,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an auxiliary system electrical lead engineer. The role entails the design of hydro generator and turbine electrical auxiliary systems, providing technical support, and ensuring design accuracy in collaboration with mechanical engineers. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in hydro systems.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience required.
• Good knowledge of generator and turbine electrical auxiliary systems in hydro.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Design hydro generator and turbine electrical auxiliary systems.
• Prepare electrical wiring diagrams and instrumentation lists.
• Supervise the work of instrumentation engineers and contractors.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Design skills

Communication ability

Leadership

Analytical skills

Team spirit

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The employee will be responsible for the design of hydro generator and turbine electrical auxiliary (Instrumentation & Electrical protection) systems and monitoring for installed based projects. He/she will also be responsible to give technical support for supply chain and site activities related to hydro generators.

Job Description

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

We are looking for an auxiliary system electrical lead engineer with strong design skills. As a lead engineer, you’ll be responsible to:

• Visiting site to collect the existing instrument, conduit routing, JB locations and protection device sizes details.
• Study the contract, do the contract analysis, conceptual design review of the Auxiliaries Instrumentation and Protections scope of work.
• Prepare the Electrical wiring diagrams, instrumentation list etc.
• Can prepare design calculations, technical specifications, drawings (supported by draftsmen) and BOM’s without supervision;
• Deliver work packages to drafter for detail design for installed based projects using technical guidelines, design reviews and feedback of experience (FOE);
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers to ensure the design is executable.
• Conduct the detail design review with all the cross function and make sure the design is inline with contract and internal guidelines.
• Can supervise the work of instrumentation engineers, contractors and draftsmen to deliver design calculations, technical specifications, drawings and BOM’s;
• Collaborate with supply chain and site installation to meet milestones;
• Apply rules and concepts for reliability, quality, safety and cost;
• Collaborate with and assist project engineering managers for a given project;
• Collaborate with consulting engineers and experts for FOE, design validation and root cause analysis (RCA) ;
• Provide site support for commissioning and erection, perform site survey;
• Evaluate and answer non-conformities reports;
• Lead technical conversations with suppliers and customers;
• Vulgarize complex technical matters and provide technical recommendations.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (University) in Electrical engineering;
• Good knowledge of generator and turbine electrical auxiliary systems in hydro;
• Experience in design of single-line low voltage diagrams, junction boxes, cabinets, instrumentation wiring;
• Experience in the selection of instruments for monitoring of industrial equipment;
• Good general knowledge of MCCs, control panels and electrical cabinets;
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience (after graduation);
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (C22.1) and US National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70);
• Proactive, sense of urgency, autonomy;
• Good communication ability and leadership;
• Able to work in a multicultural and global environment;
• Good analytical skills;
• Team spirit, positive, desire to learn and adapt;
• Able to travel (a few short duration travels per year for inspections and follow ups) ;
• Allow for preliminary hiring verifications, including but without being limited to, reference verifications ;
• Must have unrestricted US work authorization

Desired knowledge and/or experience:

• Experience in electrical auxiliaries systems for hydro-electric power plants or a similar field (industry) ;
• Experience in installation or commissioning of hydro-generators and turbine electrical auxiliaries
• Knowledge of BOP equipment testing;
• Knowledge of a third language is an asset (French, portuguese, mandarin or spanish).

The salary range for this position is $88,200.00-$138,200.00 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for 10% variable incentive compensation. This posting is expected to close on July 18th, 2025.

GE offers benefits and programs to help you manage your personal and family needs, grow and develop you and your career, support your work / life integration, and help you stay connected through volunteerism, employee networks, and philanthropy.

Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: July 18, 2025