Power Plant Electrical Lead – HV/MV Systems & Outages

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

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.