GE Vernova Software Engineer, Transmission

GE Vernova; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 79,200 - 118,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova Grid Software seeks an entry-level software engineer to join the Transmission team, contributing to the Advanced Energy Management System (AEMS) for real-time grid operations used by utilities worldwide.

You will design, implement, and test features across AEMS and Habitat, participate in agile delivery, and grow knowledge of power systems and modern deployment patterns including Docker/Kubernetes in a hybrid cloud environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related technical discipline.
• Foundational proficiency in at least one modern language (C++, C#, Java, Python, or TypeScript/JavaScript).
• 0-1 year experience in software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and unit-test features across AEMS applications and the underlying Habitat platform (real-time SCADA, network applications, generation control, alarm processing, operator UI, simulation).
• Contribute to modernization work on GridOS: containerized deployments, hybrid cloud/on-prem topologies, federated grid data fabric, and Zero Trust security patterns.
• Participate in agile delivery inside Transmission value stream squads (feature planning, code review, CI/CD, defect triage).
• Work with product managers, systems engineers, and customer support to translate utility operator requirements into working software.
• Support field deployments, factory acceptance testing, and customer issue resolution as needed.
• Grow domain fluency in transmission power systems: state estimation, contingency analysis, AGC/LFC, voltage/VAR control, WAMS, and market interfaces.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

TypeScript/JavaScript

Git/version control

Linux/Windows

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description Summary

Entry-level software engineer on the GE Vernova Grid Software Transmission team, contributing to the Advanced Energy Management System (AEMS) product suite that runs real-time transmission grid operations for more than 230 utilities worldwide. AEMS is the #1 EMS platform globally and serves over 40% of the world's transmission utilities. The engineer will build, test, and support software that helps operators monitor, control, and optimize the high-voltage grid, including generation dispatch, load balancing, renewable integration, system restoration, and wide-area monitoring.

Job Description

Scope and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and unit-test features across AEMS applications and the underlying Habitat platform (real-time SCADA, network applications, generation control, alarm processing, operator UI, simulation).
• Contribute to modernization work on GridOS: containerized deployments, hybrid cloud/on-prem topologies, federated grid data fabric, and Zero Trust security patterns.
• Participate in agile delivery inside one of the Transmission value stream squads (feature planning, code review, CI/CD, defect triage).
• Work with product managers, systems engineers, and customer support to translate utility operator requirements into working software.
• Support field deployments, factory acceptance testing, and customer issue resolution as needed.
• Grow domain fluency in transmission power systems: state estimation, contingency analysis, AGC/LFC, voltage/VAR control, WAMS, and market interfaces.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Foundational proficiency in at least one modern language used across the AEMS stack (C++, C#, Java, Python, or TypeScript/JavaScript).
• Working knowledge of software engineering fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, version control (Git), testing, and debugging.
• Exposure to Linux and/or Windows server environments.
• 0-1 year experience in software engineering

Eligibility Requirements:

• The required work location is Bellevue, WA (relocation assistance is available)
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior GE Vernova internship experience, particularly on Grid Software, AEMS, ADMS, DERMS, or Markets products.
• Coursework or project experience in one or more of: power systems, control systems, distributed systems, real-time systems, cloud/Kubernetes, cybersecurity, or data engineering.
• Familiarity with agile development, container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, or observability tooling.
• Interest in the energy transition, grid decarbonization, or the operational software behind bulk electric systems.

Why this role

GE Vernova Grid Software is the software backbone of the energy transition. AEMS is the operational nerve center of the transmission grid: the industry\'s #1 EMS since the first EMS was invented by our team in 1966. This role is a direct path into that mission, on a team that is actively modernizing the platform to hybrid cloud, AI-enabled applications, and a federated grid data model that unifies transmission, distribution, and DER operations.

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $79,200.00 and $118,800.00. 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 July 24, 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.