Engineering Manager, STATCOM Verification & Validation

GE Vernova, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager, Verification and Validation to lead the STATCOM and related control systems team in Saratoga Springs, NY. You will oversee verification activities, manage a local engineering staff, and ensure rigorous real-time testing and HIL validation.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience with power systems, and collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in verification, validation, testing, or control systems engineering within power systems or power electronics applications.
• Minimum of 5 years of Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, technical workstreams, or functional activities.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with real-time testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), or laboratory validation of control systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with RTDS or similar real-time digital simulation platforms.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with control theory, power system dynamics, and grid-connected devices.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation and continuous improvement of the RTDS laboratory, including test automation, tool enhancements, process development and long-term capability development
• Manage and develop the local STATCOM engineering team, including work planning, prioritization, coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Own verification and validation scope on projects, including deliverables, schedules, technical interfaces, and compliance with customer requirements
• Plan and oversee control system, protection, and system-level testing, including laboratory validation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and support for commissioning
• Review test results, drive issue resolution, and ensure timely closure of validation findings
• Support customer discussions, technical reviews, and tendering activities related to testing and validation
• Ensure high-quality technical documentation, including validation plans, procedures, specifications, and test reports
• Promote safe laboratory operations by identifying EHS risks and implementing improvements
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

English fluent

Real-time testing

HIL experience

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Power Systems / Control Systems / Power Electronics

Tools

RTDS or real-time simulation platforms

Test automation tools

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager, Verification and Validation to lead the STATCOM and related control systems team in Saratoga Springs, NY. You will oversee verification activities, manage a local engineering staff, and ensure rigorous real-time testing and HIL validation.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience with power systems, and collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams.