Facilities Lead Electrical Engineer

Y99000 General Electric Company; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Facilities Electrical Engineer to support the Research Center’s electrical design and operations in Niskayuna, NY. You will oversee electrical shutdowns, lead designs for new equipment, and produce AutoCAD drawings while coordinating with project teams and researchers.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical facilities or design engineering (6+ years with a Bachelor’s, or 10+ years with an Associate) and be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or Associate's) with years of electrical facilities or design engineering experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship).
• Willing to work at the Niskayuna, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical shutdowns for maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Provide direction to Electricians, Technicians and other trade labor.
• Lead electrical designs for new equipment and renovated spaces.
• Develop electrical design drawings using AutoCAD.
• Generate electrical equipment material lists for procurement.
• Work with Project Managers, Researchers and other staff disciplines.
• Perform field work to validate construction drawings with as-built conditions.
• Participate in developing on-site facility electrical requirements.
• Maintain/Update plant electrical single line diagrams.
• Utilize NFPA, NYS Building Code and OSHA regulations.
• Apply engineering software for electrical design and evaluations.
• Manage multiple activities simultaneously.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Electrical engineering

High voltage equipment

Facility engineering

Project management

Union experience

VFD troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary The Facilities Electrical Engineer will focus on multiple projects in support of the electrical design and operational needs of the Research Center. This includes: ensuring safety and efficiency of operations across the organization, managing complex issues within functional areas of expertise, and involvement in long term planning.petition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Role Summary/Purpose

The Facilities Electrical Engineer will support the site operations of GE Research.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical shutdowns for maintenance and troubleshooting
• Provide direction to Electricians, Technicians and other trade labor
• Lead electrical designs for new equipment and renovated spaces
• Develop electrical design drawings using AutoCAD
• Generate electrical equipment material lists for procurement
• Work with Project Managers, Researchers and other staff disciplines
• Perform field work to validate construction drawings with as-built conditions
• Participate in developing on-site facility electrical requirements
• Maintain/Update plant electrical single line diagrams
• Utilize NFPA, New York State Building Code and OSHA regulations
• Apply engineering software for electrical design and evaluations
• Manage multiple activities simultaneously

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Electrical Facilities or Design Engineering or associate’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Electrical Facilities or Design Engineering
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

Desired Characteristics

• Strong project and team leadership
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• 15years of experience in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with medium and high voltage equipment
• Experience in Facility Engineering
• Experience as a Project Manager
• Systems Experience: Fire Alarm, Toxic Gas Monitoring, Security, Communications, Building Management, Controls
• VFD programming and troubleshooting
• Experience interacting with a union workforce

The base pay range for this position is $98,000 - $163,000 USD Annually. 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 an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.

This posting is expected to close on December 30th, 2026.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

#LI-MH1 GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Equal Opportunity

GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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).

Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Company Culture

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft.

At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model.

We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential.

For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together.

We were meant to fly.