Lead Electrical Engineer - Gas Turbine Test Facility

gevernova; South Carolina; On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced electrical engineering professional to lead the design, maintenance, and operation of power distribution, VFDs, load banks, and generator synchronization at a major facility. You will oversee high/medium voltage equipment, protective relaying, and safety programs while guiding a technical team.

The role requires 7+ years in power plant electrical systems, familiarity with GE controls, and a strong focus on compliance with IEEE/NEC/NESC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 7+ years of experience in power plant electrical systems or similar industrial systems with MV equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical authority for power distribution, VFDs, load banks, and generator synchronization.
• Lead maintenance and diagnostic activities for switchgear, transformers, excitation systems and protective relaying.
• Monitor electrical system performance data to identify trends and optimize equipment life.
• Direct troubleshooting for protection trips, relay logic issues, and control system irregularities.
• Manage arc flash and coordination studies and testing per IEEE, NEC, NESC, and local code.
• Review and approve electrical designs, modifications, and maintenance procedures.
• Oversee electrical capital projects and major equipment retrofits per GE Vernova standards.
• Act as liaison during outages for electrical/instrumentation scope.
• Manage relationships with contractors and OEM support teams.
• Champion electrical safety programs and incident investigations.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Power systems

Medium voltage

Electrical protection

Generator protection

Excitation systems

Power distribution 480V-13.8kV

One-line diagrams

P&IDs

Project management

Safety programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical authority for the facility’s power distribution, variable frequency drives (VFDs), load banks, and generator synchronization equipment.
• Lead the maintenance and diagnostic activities for high-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, excitation systems, and protective relaying associated with aeroderivative and heavy duty gas turbine units.
• Monitor and analyze electrical system performance data to identify trends, prevent failures, and optimize equipment life.
• Direct troubleshooting efforts for electrical protection trips, relay logic issues, and control system irregularities.
• Manage arc flash studies, coordination studies, and equipment testing protocols (e.g., Megger, TTR, Doble testing) and ensure all electrical systems comply with IEEE, NEC, NESC, and local code requirements.
• Review and approve electrical designs and modifications, technical documentation, and maintenance procedures.
• Oversee electrical capital projects and major equipment retrofits, ensuring adherence to GE Vernova technical standards and best practices.
• Act as the technical liaison during planned outages (Hot Gas Path, Major Inspections) for all electrical and instrumentation scope.
• Manage relationships with external contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support teams.
• Champion electrical safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safe work practices, and incident investigations.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance on complex electrical systems within the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in power plant electrical systems, or similar industrial systems, and medium voltage equipment.

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity with GE control systems (e.g., Mark VI/VIe) and their integration with electrical protection.
• Experience with grid interconnection requirements and NERC CIP compliance.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of generator protection, excitation systems, and power distribution systems (480V to 13.8kV+).
• Proficiency in reading/modifying electrical one-line diagrams, P&IDs, and control logic drawings.
• Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional 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 $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 27, 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.