Gas Power Electrical Engineer - Onsite Design & Analysis

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Schenectady, NY seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize electrical components across the gas power portfolio, guiding products from concept through field support.

You will perform thermal, stress, and modal analyses; create wiring and schematic diagrams; develop specifications aligned with IEC/NEC/CSA/ATEX; and support root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electrical components across the gas power portfolio.
• Perform thermal, stress, and modal analyses of components in gas turbines, steam, generators, aeroderivative, and powerplant spaces.
• Create design documentation including drawings, specifications, layouts, and diagrams.
• Develop wiring, loop, instrumentation, and schematic diagrams and apply electrical design principles to improve system design.
• Take technical ownership of electrical hardware and systems and participate in peer/design reviews.

Skills

Safety-focused

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical / Power Systems Engineering

Job description

GE Vernova in Schenectady, NY seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize electrical components across the gas power portfolio, guiding products from concept through field support.

You will perform thermal, stress, and modal analyses; create wiring and schematic diagrams; develop specifications aligned with IEC/NEC/CSA/ATEX; and support root cause analysis and continuous improvement.