Lead Electrical Engineer

GE Vernova; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 89,300 - 148,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova in Charleroi, United States, seeks a Lead Electrical Module Engineer responsible for developing and standardizing electrical control circuits for circuit breaker products. The role involves creating reusable modules, maintaining design standards, and collaborating with various teams to enhance production efficiency.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including designing electrical circuits and collaborating across disciplines. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) plan, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an electrical engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience designing electrical control circuits and related documentation.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead standardization of electrical circuits for circuit breaker products.
• Develop modular circuit building blocks tailored to customer needs.
• Maintain engineering documentation for long-term product sustainment.

Skills

Electrical control circuits design

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Electrical schematic and wiring diagram proficiency

Process improvement

Use of AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a driven Lead Electrical Module Engineer to lead the development and standardization of electrical control circuits and panel layouts for circuit breaker products. In this role you will play a key part in creating reusable circuit modules, establishing design standards, and reducing engineering variation across the product portfolio. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to improve design consistency, support production efficiency, and enable long‑term automation, offshoring, and outsourcing strategies.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define and document standardized base electrical circuits that will serve as the foundation of the platform across circuit breaker product types
• Develop reusable and modular circuit building blocks that can be systematically configured to meet varying customer requirements while minimizing new design variation
• Establish and maintain panel layout standards across product variants to improve consistency, reduce assembly complexity, and support repeatable production
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and commercial teams to ensure standardized designs meet customer, quality, and manufacturing requirements
• Support wiring and manufacturing teams by improving design clarity, reducing rework, and driving first‑pass quality
• Identify opportunities to reduce part number proliferation and component variety through standardization of circuit and panel designs
• Support offshoring and outsourcing initiatives by creating robust engineering standards and repeatable design practices
• Contribute to design‑for‑automation initiatives as the platform and manufacturing processes continue to mature
• Maintain engineering documentation and standards to ensure long‑term sustainment and continuous improvement of the product platform

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an electrical engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing electrical control circuits, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with cross‑functional teams including production, engineering, and commercial functions

Desired Characteristics

• Prior experience working with engineer‑to‑order products
• Strong understanding of electrical standardization and modular design practices
• Able to analyze customer specifications and translate requirements into scalable standard designs
• Willing to work closely with production teams to troubleshoot technical issues and improve manufacturability
• Experience supporting process improvement, standardization, or design‑for‑manufacturing initiatives
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar electrical design software
• Prior experience with circuit breakers, switchgear, or related substation components is preferred

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Pay and Benefits

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.

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.