Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies

GE Vernova; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Power System Engineer to perform HV/EHV substation power system studies using industry-standard software. You will support project execution, coordinate with engineers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 2–3 years of experience in power systems and knowledge of AC substations. You will work with PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, and DigSilent PowerFactory, and travel up to 10% including international assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with power systems focus.
• 2–3 years of experience in network or transient studies for conventional electric-energy generation / FACTS / renewables.

Responsibilities

• Perform in depth power system studies: load flow, short-circuit, transient and stability analyses.
• Support Senior Power System Engineers with design studies and documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with industry standards and project timelines.

Skills

Power systems

Power electronics

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

ETAP

DigSilent PowerFactory

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Power System Engineer, your main responsibility is to perform power system studies for high-voltage (HV) substations while ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards and regulations. Cross-functional collaboration with other engineers and support for project documentation and continuous improvement initiatives are also key aspects of this role.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

The Power System Engineer will play a key role in supporting projects execution for EHV/HV Substations. This individual will be responsible for power system studies and calculations using power system software.

• Perform in depth system studies listed below; and support the Senior Power system Engineers for the studies below:
  • Main Circuit Parameters
  • Load Flow, Reactive Power Capability and Compensation, Power Factor Study
  • Short Circuit Study /Combined Short Circuit Ratio (CSCR) Study
  • Transient Switching and Insulation Coordination Study (including Transient Overvoltage and Recovery Voltage Analysis)Harmonic Performance/Stability Study
  • Transient Ride Through and Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other Design Studies using the Offline Simulation Tools
  • Overall System Performance Assessment Study
  • Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) and High Voltage Ride Through (HVRT) Study
  • Arc Flash Study
  • Cable Selection and Sizing
• Integration of dedicated studies for systems utilizing combined AC power sources; AC power sources include conventional generations, AC-BESS, turbines, and renewables.
• Expertise in frequency and time-domain simulation tools, like PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, DigSilent PowerFactory, to perform system studies as detailed above or under desired characteristics section.
• Excellent technical communication skills.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering including power systems and power electronics subjects with proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of power system engineering and preferably in AC substations and power plant System Studies.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience of network or transient studies for conventional electric-energy generation / FACTS / renewable energy / inverter-based power systems in offshore wind, industrial, utility substations and grid interconnects.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%, including internationally, and comply with GE Vernova travel guidelines

Desired Characteristics:

• Professional engineering license and willing to review and seal your work and the work of others under your supervision.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering including power systems and power electronics subjects with proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of power system engineering.
• Knowledge of theNorth American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) compliance requirements and/or ISOs' interconnection or transmission planning guidelines.
• Working knowledge on medium high voltage substation North American standards & guidelines (IEEE & ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and the NESC.), local grid codes and related equipment (safety, application, sizing, and integration). Moreover, ability to engineer design packages when no clear customer specification is provided.
• Working knowledge of applicabledesign calculations for primary & secondary equipment such as battery sizing & DC system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus, fittings, insulator, and arrector selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection.

For Canada:

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $75,900 and $126,500 CAD. 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 for an existing vacancy.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit

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 $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. 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 October 16, 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.