Lead Electrical Engineer (M/F/D)

GE Vernova Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Aero Equipment ITR Electrical Engineer, where you will contribute to innovative power generation solutions. This role involves working with cutting-edge technology in gas turbine systems, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. You will collaborate with a talented team to deliver exceptional customer service and solutions, while also engaging in technical design reviews and compliance activities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a global impact in the energy sector, driving the transition to cleaner power technologies.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Career Development Opportunities

Work-Life Balance Programs

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in electrical systems for power generation.
• Strong understanding of gas turbines and auxiliary systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer solutions for equipment projects from proposal to execution.
• Prepare technical specifications and ensure compliance with project CTQs.

Skills

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Load and Short Circuit Analysis

Gas Turbine Instrumentation

Electrical Codes & Standards

Technical Specification Preparation

Customer Service Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Becoming Vernova:

Looking to make a global impact and solve problems?

Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.

What Impact you'll make:

The Aero Equipment ITR Electrical Engineer will be part of a team tasked to deliver wing-to-wing customer solutions for Equipment projects, from competitive proposal to execution of solutions. This team will execute with safety, quality, speed, on-time delivery, and at cost.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Expert knowledge in electrical systems focusing on power generation and distribution; ability to interpret single line diagrams, schematics & loop diagrams.
• Deep domain expert on generator protection system with ability to perform load and short circuit analysis.
• Solid background in power generation application with brushless excitation system using Automatic Voltage Regulators.
• Hands on experience with Gas turbine instrumentation and controls interface.
• Familiar with industry recognized Electrical codes & standards (IEEE, IEC).
• Working knowledge of electrical installation practice to comply with hazardous area classification.
• Familiar with balance of plant equipment (Transformers, Control Modules, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers).
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and ability to review MV, HV electrical plant systems design.
• Prepare and process technical specification for suppliers, review supplier drawings to ensure compliance with project CTQs (Critical to Quality).
• Provide product clarification and answers to customer’s questions, work with installation and commissioning team to resolve site issues.
• Work with Project Managers and project leads to prepare customer meeting presentations and actively participate in customer kick off meetings.
• Prepare & Present Technical design reviews to managers and technical leaders. Identify IP (Intellectual Property) ideas and process IDLs (Invention Disclosure Letters).
• Work with the compliance team to execute T&RS (Technical Regulation and Standards) compliance items and ensure full completion of all open items.
• Identify and executed PCO (Product Cost Out) and SMI (Slow Moving Inventory) opportunities to meet business cost saving goals.
• Technical Execution (Drawing Redlines to Standards, Parts Creation, etc.)
• Project Meeting Attendance (Engineering Release, Customer Meetings etc.)
• Support manufacturing and validation team to resolve project related issues
• Work with suppliers and review their drawings to ensure compliance to project CTQ.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong Gas Turbine related work experience with strong understanding of gas turbines based packages including auxiliary systems and balance of plant equipment.
• Strong focused customer service and fulfillment experience
• Must be able to work 100% onsite.

Desired Characteristics

• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Significant electrical engineering experience in the power industry
• Strong oral and written communication, leadership & interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical issues

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, The base pay range for this position is$98,400.00 - $164,000.00 per year.

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This position will stay open on the career website until at least 4/15/2025.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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: No