Lead Field Engineer – Power Systems

GE Vernova; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Field Engineer – Power Systems to oversee installation and commissioning of advanced energy systems. The role requires extensive field experience, technical expertise, and the ability to travel frequently. Join a company committed to electrification solutions and a sustainable future.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field service and/or commissioning experience.
• US Citizen capable of obtaining security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 85%.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during port visits or at sea.
• Develop presentations and provide training on system operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical Support

Installation

Commissioning

Customer Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's Degree with additional experience

Tools

Switchgear

Circuit Breakers

Transformers

Motor Control Centers

Power Quality Meters

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Job Description Summary
GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and industries. With a focus on power stability, energy storage, and industrial electrification solutions, Power Conversion & Storage empowers customers by addressing their most complex electrification challenges and accelerating their transition to a sustainable, decarbonized future.

The Lead Field Service Engineer – Power Systems, under general guidance and minimal supervision, performs a wide range of engineering tasks and ensures proper installation, service, and commissioning of products and services. Provides technical support for installation and commissioning of projects, and offers maintenance, emergency breakdown support, and remote troubleshooting.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Performs installation and commissioning activities at customer site locations during ship construction. Capable of working unsupervised and leading small teams.
2. Performs troubleshooting activities at site locations during scheduled port visits or at sea to diagnose problems, determine appropriate resolution, and implement corrective actions.
3. Performs a wide range of engineering tasks to ensure the technical integrity and proper installation and commissioning of GE Power systems and associated control systems.
4. Develops presentations and provides training and instruction to customers on system operations.
5. Advises the customer of recommended upgrades, parts, and service opportunities to improve customer productivity and sell GE parts and services.
6. Performs other related engineering tasks to facilitate proper commissioning and customer satisfaction.
7. Provides on-call support in response to customer calls for service.
8. Performs work onboard vessels within GE / Customer safety guidelines, either in shipyards or offshore.
9. Extended hours/overtime may be required during peak periods and emergency circumstances.
10. Domestic or overseas travel to customer sites for extended periods.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of field service and/or commissioning experience in a power systems environment, preferably in a marine setting.

Eligibility Requirements:

• US Citizen capable of obtaining security clearance for DoD projects.
• Willingness to travel up to 85% on short notice.
• Physically fit to board vessels offshore.
• Ability to pass HUET and offshore survival courses.

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or Associate's Degree with additional experience.
• Experience with switchgear, circuit breakers, sensing instruments, transformers, motor control centers, soft starters, VFDs, transfer switches, protection relays, power quality meters, AVR, governors, synchronizers, load sharing systems, and related electrical systems.
• Ability to execute complex engineering tasks independently.

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.

Relocation assistance is provided. This is a remote position.