Senior Drive Systems Engineer

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

Life in Pittsburgh is seeking a Sr. Drive Systems Engineer to lead cross-disciplinary teams in delivering industrial Variable Speed Drive and power semiconductor solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, support sales in cost-competitive proposals, and drive process improvements in a safety- and integrity-focused environment. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, 5+ years in MV/LV VSD technology, and the ability to obtain a US secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years' experience with MV and LV VSD technology including drive isolation transformers, AC and DC VSDs, and motors.
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance for US military contracts.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

• Leads a multi-discipline engineering team to deliver Variable Speed Drive solutions to customers.
• Provides or coordinates technical support to the Project Management team including internal and external technical presentations, change management, planning, and budget control
• Establishes strong inter-departmental and inter-company relationships to effectively achieve contract requirements including Project Management, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Testing, Field Service, Suppliers, other GEV entities, and third parties (such as regulatory bodies).
• Performs design reviews to ensure deliverables meet industry standards of safety, performance, and quality
• Mentors less experienced engineers by demonstrating, coaching, and sharing best practices
• Participates in and contributes to process improvement initiatives

Skills

MV VSD

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Clear communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Sr. Drive Systems Engineer's primary responsibility is to lead multi-discipline teams of engineers and suppliers to execute large industrial applications of variable speed drive (VSD) and power semiconductor systems in accordance with GEV principles, processes, and procedures. Strong interpersonal skills are required to achieve project goals as a critical and proactive member of a cross-functional/organizational team including Project Management, customers, end-users, supply chain, and regulatory bodies. Other duties include mentoring junior and graduate engineers, working with sales engineers to provide cost competitive solutions, and actively contributing to process improvement initiatives.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serves as a role model for more junior engineers in following and embracing GEV policies and procedures with special attention to Safety and Integrity
• Leads a multi-discipline engineering team to deliver Variable Speed Drive solutions to customers.
• Provides or coordinates technical support to the Project Management team including internal and external technical presentations, change management, planning, and budget control
• Establishes strong inter-departmental and inter-company relationships to effectively achieve contract requirements including Project Management, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Testing, Field Service, Suppliers, other GEV entities, and third parties (such as regulatory bodies).
• Performs design reviews to ensure deliverables meet industry standards of safety, performance, and quality
• Mentors less experienced engineers by demonstrating, coaching, and sharing best practices
• Participates in and contributes to process improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• 5+ years' experience with MV and LV VSD technology including drive isolation transformers, AC and DC VSDs, and motors.

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to obtain a secret clearance for US military contracts.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including occasional international travel.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated execution of MV and LV VSD applications such as Oil and Gas compressors, Marine Electric Propulsion, Rolling Mills, Mining, Test Benches, and Renewables.
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-discipline/multi organizational teams of engineers
• Ability to create and maintain traceability and verification reports
• Ability to create and maintain risk registers
• Demonstrated experience in specifying, procuring, testing, and commissioning of drive isolation transformers, VSDs, and motors
• Based on load types such as fixed or variable pitched propellers, calculate speed-torque curves for motor sizing.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate Electric Power and Propulsion Systems to meet power quality standards such as defined in IEEE-45 and/or MIL-STD-1399.
• Working knowledge of the NEC, UL, CSA or similar rules and regulations for industrial applications
• Capable of creating functional specifications for sub-system vendors to meet overall contractual requirements as a finished solution.
• Hands on experience in industrial settings.
• Participation in commissioning and support of VSD systems
• Ability to manage cost, schedule, and change.
• Familiarity with Quality Assurance tasks such as Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and 8-D type processes for corrective action and process improvement
• In depth experience with engineering processes such as Design Reviews, Change Management, Configuration Management, and Document Control

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 $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 20, 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.

Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.