Lead Electrical Design & Configuration Engineer

GE-Vernova-; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an engineering professional to design and support low voltage control systems for SF6 insulated circuit breakers, translating engineering constraints into configurable rules and maintaining SAP BOMs.

You will mentor drafting teams, collaborate with global factory teams, and ensure designs meet safety standards while supporting customers and field teams. A strong background in electrical engineering and product configuration tools is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in product design, BOM management, manufacturing processes, and project management.
• Working knowledge of SAP (BOMs, material masters) and experience with product configuration tools.

Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Develop and design low voltage control systems for SF6 insulated circuit breakers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Technical Execution: Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments to identify potential improvements or modifications to existing products.
• Component Selection: Provide technical expertise in the selection of components, such as relays, sensors, and controllers, to optimize system performance.
• Drafting Support & Mentorship: Guide the drafting team, providing technical direction to produce high-quality mechanical outline drawings and documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with remote factory teams and internal/external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Technical Support: Serve as a technical resource for customers and field service teams, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting operational issues.
• Compliance: Ensure all designs and implementations adhere to safety and environmental regulations.
• Configurator Maintenance: Manage the daily operations and maintenance of the product configurator platform. Translate engineering constraints and product variants into functional configuration rules.
• BOM Administration: Execute the day-to-day management and validation of production Bills of Materials (BOMs) and material masters in SAP to ensure production-ready structures.
• Operational Support: Serve as the first line of support for configurator-related issues, ensuring consistent data architecture and traceability across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CREO

AutoCAD

E3

SAP

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

Job Description Summary

This role is primarily focused on the day-to-day design, development, and technical support of low voltage control systems for High Voltage SF6 circuit breakers. You will execute technical tasks, mentor drafting teams, and provide essential support to our customers and field teams. Additionally, you will be responsible for the daily operational management of our product configurator and data systems, ensuring that engineering logic is accurately reflected in our SAP environment and that our product structures remain consistent and reliable.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities (Engineering Operations)

• Design & Development:Develop and design low voltage control systems for SF6 insulated circuit breakers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Technical Execution:Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments to identify potential improvements or modifications to existing products.
• Component Selection:Provide technical expertise in the selection of components, such as relays, sensors, and controllers, to optimize system performance.
• Drafting Support & Mentorship:Guide the drafting team, providing technical direction to produce high-quality mechanical outline drawings and documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Collaborate with remote factory teams and internal/external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Technical Support:Serve as a technical resource for customers and field service teams, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting operational issues.
• Compliance:Ensure all designs and implementations adhere to safety and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities (Configurator & Data Management)

• Configurator Maintenance:Manage the daily operations and maintenance of the product configurator platform. Translate engineering constraints and product variants into functional configuration rules.
• BOM Administration:Execute the day-to-day management and validation of production Bills of Materials (BOMs) and material masters in SAP to ensure production-ready structures.
• Operational Support:Serve as the first line of support for configurator-related issues, ensuring consistent data architecture and traceability across the product lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience:Minimum 3-5 years of experience in product design, BOM management, manufacturing processes, and project management.
• Technical Skills:Working knowledge of SAP (BOMs, material masters) and experience with product configuration tools.

Desired Characteristics

• Domain Expertise:Strong electrical engineering background with specific knowledge of high voltage and dead tank circuit breakers.
• Design Tools:CREO, AutoCAD, and E3 (or similar electrical design software).
• Data Skills:Proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with SQL, Python, or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) for data automation is a plus.
• Soft Skills:Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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).

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 September 18, 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.