Lead Energy Technology Analyst

GE Vernova, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Energy Technology Analyst to perform rigorous techno-economic assessment of emerging technologies and new business models. You will apply engineering first principles, build internal models in Excel/Aspen, and provide quantitative foundations for investment recommendations to senior leaders.

You will collaborate with SMEs across GE Vernova’s business units, develop robust models, document findings, and deliver concise narratives for the CTO and Head of M&A.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the power generation industry and/or energy market financial structures.
• Experience with thermodynamic modeling software (e.g., Aspen) or other energy system evaluation tools, and/or system-level economic modeling tools.
• Detailed knowledge of power generation technologies and systems, electrical transmission & distribution technologies and systems, energy storage equipment and systems, electricity markets and pricing mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Techno-Economic Execution: End-to-end quantitative analysis of proposed technologies and business models using engineering first principles and modeling tools.
• Model Development & Maintenance: Build and maintain internal models and run sensitivity analyses to identify key drivers.
• Market Intelligence & Assessment: Scan energy landscape and incorporate data into models, aligned with market realities.

Skills

Techno-Economic analysis

Quantitative modeling

Communication skills

Problem decomposition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Aspen

Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Energy Technology Analyst is a technical execution role within the Technology Strategy team, part of the Enterprise Development, Growth & Excellence (EDGE) organization. This position is responsible for rigorous techno-economic assessment of emerging technologies and new business models. By applying scientific and engineering first principles and leveraging internal/external datasets, the analyst will evaluate the technical and economic viability of a diverse range of innovations to provide the quantitative foundation required for investment recommendations to GE Vernova senior leaders.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Techno-Economic Execution: Conduct end-to-end quantitative analysis of proposed technologies and business models. Use engineering first principles and modeling tools (e.g., Aspen, Excel) to validate technical performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Model Development & Maintenance: Build and maintain robust internal models to assess new innovation opportunities; execute sensitivity analyses to identify the primary drivers of cost and performance.
• Market Intelligence & Assessment: Proactively scan the energy landscape to capture relevant external data, competitive trends, and industry benchmarks. Engage with the Corporate Strategic Marketing team as well as other marketing and strategy teams to understand energy industry value pools and growth segments. Integrate this intelligence into techno-economic models to ensure assessments reflect current market realities and emerging best practices.
• Documentation & Delivery: Create clear communication narratives describing the technology and/or business model with concise, actionable outputs for senior leaders, including the CTO, Head of M&A, and business unit leadership. Deliverables include technical white papers, executive memos, and high-impact presentation materials.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Engage with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across GE Vernova’s business units and the Advanced Research Center to stress-test assumptions and ensure all findings align with technical and market realities.
• Quality Assurance & Risk Identification: Perform rigorous self-critique and peer review of analytical outputs to ensure accuracy and logical consistency. Proactively identify "red flags" and risks within proposed innovations and/or assessment methodologies.
• Standardization: Maintain a repository of technical/economic models, ensuring consistency in assumptions and methodologies to facilitate auditability and repeatability across the team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the power generation industry and/or energy market financial structures.
• Experience with thermodynamic modeling software (e.g., Aspen) or other energy system evaluation tools, and/or system-level economic modeling tools.
• Detailed knowledge of one or more of the following: power generation technologies and systems, electrical transmission & distribution technologies and systems, energy storage equipment and systems, electricity markets and pricing mechanisms.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Marketing.
• Proficiency in thermodynamic modeling software (e.g., Aspen) or other energy system evaluation tools, and/or system-level economic modeling tools.
• Demonstrated ability to decompose complex, ambiguous problems into fundamental engineering and economic components.
• Strong communication skills —the ability to concisely communicate highly technical concepts (both orally and in written formats) to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 $97,200.00 and $162,000.00. 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 October 21, 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.

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.