Lead Application Engineer

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan (401(k) with公司

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

GE Vernova in Schenectady, NY seeks an Engineer to execute standard design tasks, support lab work, and consult with energy clients. You will analyze, design, and develop engineering solutions, lead hardware fulfilment, and communicate findings through reports and presentations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical/mechanical/ power engineering, 5+ years in low voltage design and control systems, and willingness to travel up to 20%. On-site work in Schenectady, NY is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, electric power engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with low voltage electrical equipment design, modification, instrumentation, and PLC controllers or with power system protection and controls applications, settings development and programming.
• Experience with design and development of single-line and three-line wiring diagrams and AC/DC schematics.
• Strong project management skills.
• Willingness to travel (up to 20%) domestically and internationally.
• Must be willing to work in-person out of an office located in Schenectady, NY

Responsibilities

• Support hands-on design, manufacturing, settings, testing and field commissioning of protection and control hardware.
• Perform analysis, design and development of engineering solutions and equipment specification studies for customers.
• Lead and support procurement, BOM, and manufacturing fulfilment processes for hardware equipment.
• Produce reports and presentations detailing analyses, solutions and customer value propositions.

Skills

Low voltage design

Instrumentation

PLC controllers

Power protection & controls

Wiring diagrams & schematics

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical/electric power engineering

Tools

UR relay

Enervista

Mark VIe

ToolboxST/ControlST

Ladder logic

ETAP

EasyPower

MATLAB

PSLF

PSS/E

Python

DigSilent PowerFactory

Job description

Job Description Summary The Engineer will execute standard tasks typically subject to design and engineering instructions and work routines and provide consulting services to internal/external energy clients.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work in a lab setting in Schenectady to support hands-on design, manufacturing, settings, testing and field commissioning of specialty or custom protection and control hardware.
• Perform analysis, design and development of engineering solutions and equipment specification studies and provide technical consulting services to customers.
• Lead and support the manufacturing and fulfilment process of hardware equipment including vendor evaluation, procurement, inventory, preparation of bill of materials, O&M manual, shipment, etc.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external clients and plant staff by preparing written detailed and summary reports and making presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, electric power engineering or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with low voltage electrical equipment design, modification, instrumentation, and PLC controllers or with power system protection and controls applications, settings development and programming.
• Experience with design and development of single-line and three-line wiring diagrams and AC/DC schematics.
• Strong project management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel (up to 20%) domestic and internationally.
• Must be willing to work in-person out of an office located in Schenectady, NY

Desired Characteristics

• Understanding of controls concepts for grid-interactive power systems equipment and controls, torsional analysis, torque, resonances.
• Experience with product design life cycle, including factory acceptance and commissioning testing.
• Previous experience with design, manufacturing, settings, installation, testing and maintenance of protection and control equipment, including UR relay, Enervista, Mark VIe, ToolboxST/ControlST programming, ladder logic or ability to convert flow charts into code.
• Experience with power equipment modeling and simulation in software analytic tools such as ETAP, EasyPower, ATP, PSLF, PSS/E, MATLAB, DigSilent PowerFactory, Python, PSCAD and C.
• Understanding of synchronous generators, transformers, circuit breakers, generator protection, closed loop voltage regulator controls, governor and power/frequency control, shunt and series applications of capacitors, synchronous condensers, power electronic converters for renewable energy and industrial applications.

Employment 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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $79,100.00 and $131,900.00. 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 October 14, 2026.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• 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
• access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus

Company Culture and Mission

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 programmes 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. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different...we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, "GE," in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" / "verde" signal Earth's verdant and lush ecosystems. "Nova," from the Latin "novus," nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com