Lead Engineer Electrical

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

GE Vernova’s Lead Engineer Electrical in the Generator & Electrical Systems (GES) organization acts as the SPoC for MSD/eBOP engineering across Gas Power OTR projects. The role owns electrical design deliverables, including power system studies, single-line diagrams, LV/MV distributions, and cable schedules, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and standards.

The position requires strong technical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to coordinate with global teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years in electrical engineering, power systems, or project engineering.
• 4+ years hands-on experience in electrical equipment sizing, load list development, integration, and technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end electrical engineering execution for MSD/eBOP across GE Vernova Gas Power projects.
• Serve as SPoC, establishing technical direction and accountability for electrical scope.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Controls, Sourcing, GEN-PE, PEM across global time zones.
• Develop, review, and approve electrical deliverables: power system studies, single-line diagrams, LV/MV distribution, load lists, cable schedules, equipment specs, calculations, docs.
• Provide technical leadership to resolve issues across design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and site execution.
• Coordinate with global teams, project management, sourcing, manufacturing, field services, customers, and suppliers to align requirements and priorities.
• Own engineering change management for assigned scope including assessments and deviation reviews.
• Identify risks, gaps, dependencies, and schedule constraints; implement mitigation and escalation as needed.
• Demonstrate initiative, work independently, and drive tasks to completion.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer Electrical within GE Vernova’s Generator & Electrical Systems (GES) organization serves as the Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for delivering Material Shipped Direct (MSD) and/or Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) engineering scope across Gas Power Order to Remittance (OTR) projects. The role owns electrical design and engineering deliverables, including power system studies, single-line diagrams, LV/MV distribution systems, electrical load lists, cable engineering, and design changes, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, project specifications, applicable standards, and contractual commitments. The role requires strong technical knowledge, sound engineering judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly. The Lead Engineer is expected to resolve complex technical issues, manage cross-functional interfaces, work effectively with global teams, and deliver engineering scope on time and with high quality. The role also drives engineering standardization and continuous improvement, with a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end electrical engineering execution for assigned scope, including electrical systems, Material Shipped Direct (MSD), and/or Balance of Plant (eBOP), across GE Vernova Gas Power new unit projects throughout the ITO and OTR phases. Provide clear technical ownership of electrical equipment, systems, cabling, interconnections, and overall system integration.
• Serve as the primary engineering point of contact SPoC, establishing technical direction, driving engineering decisions, and maintaining accountability for the successful execution of assigned electrical engineering scope.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Controls, Sourcing, GEN-PE, and PEM, across global time zones to ensure effective engineering integration and successful project execution, while meeting all Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives.
• Lead the development, review, and approval of electrical engineering deliverables, including power system studies, single-line diagrams, LV/MV distribution systems, electrical load lists, cable schedules, equipment specifications, design calculations, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving engineering issues across design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and site execution, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on project commitments.
• Drive effective technical coordination across global engineering teams, project management, sourcing, manufacturing, field services, customers, and suppliers to establish alignment on engineering requirements, interfaces, and execution priorities.
• Own engineering change management for assigned scope, including technical impact assessments, design modifications, deviation reviews, and resolution of customer and project-specific technical requirements.
• Proactively identify engineering risks, scope gaps, technical dependencies, and schedule constraints, driving appropriate mitigation plans and timely escalation to protect project quality and delivery commitments.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with minimal supervision, and proactively drive tasks and deliverables to successful completion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, power systems, or project engineering.
• Minimum of 4+ years of hands‑on experience in electrical equipment sizing, Load List Preparation developing ordering specification, integration, and technical problem‑solving.

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), with the ability to identify and leverage emerging digital technologies to improve engineering processes, productivity, and problem‑solving.
• Experience supporting site erection and commissioning activities, with strong hands‑on technical problem‑solving skills and the ability to resolve field engineering challenges effectively.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, LEAN methodologies, engineering standardization, quality, and process simplification.
• Passion for innovation, technical excellence, and the development of reliable, efficient, and cost‑effective engineering solutions.

This role will not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future

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 November 12, 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.