Gas Power Electrical Engineer

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in the United States is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize the gas power portfolio across the product lifecycle, from initial design to field issue resolution.

Responsibilities include performing thermal, stress, and modal analyses; creating drawings, specs; supporting RCA and CAPA; collaborating with cross-functional teams; ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical / Power Systems Engineering required.
• 0-1 years of intern / co-op experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electrical components throughout the gas power product portfolio.
• Perform thermal, stress, and modal analysis of components within the gas turbine, steam, generator, aeroderivative, and powerplant space.
• Create design documentation, including drawings, specifications, layouts, and diagrams.
• Support RCA and develop CAPA to improve reliability, quality, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and interpret diagrams to apply electrical design principles.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science Degree in Electrical / Power Systems Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Electrical Design Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, analyzing, and optimizing the products within the gas power portfolio. This role involves working across various stages of the product lifecycle, from initial design to field issue resolution. The engineer will ensure technical excellence, safety, and performance of electrical components and systems through advanced analysis, innovative design, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and analyze electrical components throughout the gas power product portfolio.
• Perform thermal, stress, and modal analysis of components within the gas turbine, steam, generator, aeroderivative, and powerplant accessory space.
• Conduct testing and validation of new and existing designs and analyze post-test data.
• Create design documentation, including drawing, specifications, layouts, and diagrams.
• Prepare the functional specifications, based on the sizing studies, the contract, the regulatory codes and standards (ie. IEC, NEC, CSA, IECEx, ATEX etc.) applicable for the project, the reference designs
• Support engineering focal for new Qualifications supporting GEV and supplier production.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and develop corrective actions (CAPA) to improve product reliability, quality, and performance.
• Support supplier design evaluations and disposition of technical offers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, interpret Single Line Diagrams and develop wiring, loop, instrumentation, and schematic diagrams and apply to electrical design principles to adapt/improve the overall system design.
• Take technical ownership of electrical hardware and systems.
• Work within teams for project execution and process improvement.
• Participate in peer and design reviews, develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders ie. Controlled Title Holders, analysis experts, and global sites. solving complex analytical problems.
• Comply with R&D processes, manage milestones, and seek peer validation.
• Support tendering bids with specific calculations and recommendations.
• Embrace Lean principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master's of Science Degree in Electrical / Power Systems Engineering.
• 0-1 years of previous intern / co-op experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong focus on safety, quality, execution, and process rigor.
• Open-minded, self-motivated, and empowered to challenge thinking to dream big and smart risks.
• Demonstrated capability in collaborating within a team and customers to create an inclusive environment.
• Ability to rapidly shift priorities based on business needs.
• Strong organizational skills, communicating with transparency to deliver project milestones
• Capable of breaking down complex problems and executing to solution.
• Familiar with AI and possess a continuous improvement (Lean) mindset.

Other Eligibility Requirements

• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States of America is required. We will not provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.
• Must be willing to work onsite at assigned location (relocation assistance is available)

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