Senior Electrical Engineering Leader - Power Infrastructure

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova's Greenville Technology Lab is seeking a senior electrical technical leader to own and guide electrical infrastructure for large-scale turbine and power systems testing. You will own utility interconnections, medium- and low-voltage systems, protection, and testing equipment, while mentoring engineers and leading safety initiatives.

You will direct design, commissioning, and support for upgrades and modernization of critical electrical infrastructure, partnering with internal teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 15+ years experience.
• 10+ years electrical engineering experience in industrial facilities, power generation, utilities, manufacturing, EPC or test facilities.
• 5+ years with medium- and low-voltage electrical power systems.
• 5+ years with electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS, generators, VFDs, relays.
• 5+ years supporting electrical system commissioning, operations, troubleshooting, or major capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and ownership of electrical infrastructure spanning utility interconnections, medium-voltage distribution, low-voltage power, protection, and testing equipment.
• Lead electrical system leadership from utility connections to DC control systems.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Lead safety programs per NFPA 70E, OSHA, LOTO, and arc flash mitigation.
• Review and approve electrical design deliverables and ensure standards compliance.
• Drive capital projects through planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and execution.
• Perform power system studies (load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash) and use ETAP/SKM/EasyPower/CYME/ASPEN tools.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Power system studies

Mentoring

Project leadership

Safety leadership

Root-cause analysis

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Associate degree + 15+ years experience

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

CYME

ASPEN OneLiner

Job description

Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova's Greenville Technology Lab, we operate one of the most unique industrial power systems in North America, supporting the development, validation, and testing of advanced power generation technologies.

Why Join Us?

In This Role, You Will

• Serve as the senior electrical technical leader for a flagship GE Vernova technology center.
• Lead electrical infrastructure supporting large-scale turbine, generator, and power systems testing.
• Influence major capital investment projects and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Work at the intersection of power generation, industrial electrical systems, and grid technology.
• Partner with engineers, technicians, contractors, and business leaders across GE Vernova.
• Mentor developing engineers and help shape the future technical capabilities of the organization.

Job Description

What You'll Do

You will provide technical leadership and ownership of electrical infrastructure spanning utility interconnections, medium-voltage distribution systems, low-voltage power systems, protection systems, control power, and specialized testing equipment.

Safety Leadership

• Champion electrical safety across the Greenville Technology Lab.
• Lead compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safe work practices, and arc flash mitigation programs.
• Promote a culture of continuous safety improvement and operational excellence.

Electrical System Leadership

• Provide technical ownership of facility electrical systems ranging from utility-supplied medium-voltage distribution through low-voltage power and DC control systems.
• Support the reliability, maintenance, modernization, and expansion of critical electrical infrastructure.
• Serve as the primary technical resource during complex troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
• Establish long-term strategies that improve system reliability, maintainability, safety, and operational performance.

Engineering & Design

• Lead electrical system design, specification development, equipment selection, and commissioning activities.
• Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables including one-line diagrams, protection schemes, load studies, equipment specifications, and construction packages.
• Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards and business requirements.

Capital Projects Leadership

• Provide technical leadership for facility upgrades, capacity expansions, modernization programs, and infrastructure investments.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, engineering firms, contractors, vendors, and commissioning teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• Support project planning, scope development, technical reviews, budgeting, and execution.
• Serve as the lead electrical engineering authority for assigned capital projects.

Power System Studies & Analysis

• Perform or oversee electrical studies including:
  • Load flow
  • Short circuit
  • Protective device coordination
  • Arc flash analysis
  • Motor starting analysis
  • System reliability assessments
• Utilize tools such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYME, ASPEN OneLiner, or equivalent software platforms.

Vendor & Contractor Leadership

• Manage electrical equipment procurement and technical evaluations.
• Review vendor drawings and engineering packages.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation oversight, and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors, suppliers, and external engineering partners.

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Serve as a senior technical mentor for engineers, technicians, and project teams.
• Foster knowledge sharing and development of electrical engineering best practices.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, controls, facilities, operations, and test engineering teams.
• Help build the next generation of electrical engineering capability within the Greenville Technology Lab.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution OR an Associate's degree and 15+ years of relevant experience
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in one or more of the following environments:
  • Industrial facilities
  • Power generation
  • Utilities Manufacturing
  • Engineering consulting
  • EPC organizations
  • Test facilities
  • Large infrastructure projects
• 5 years of experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical power systems.
• 5 years of experience with electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, generators, VFDs, protective relays, or comparable industrial power equipment.
• 5 years of experience supporting electrical system commissioning, operations, troubleshooting, or major capital projects.

Location & Eligibility

This role is based full-time at the Greenville Technology Lab in Greenville, South Carolina.

• This is a 100% onsite position.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience.
• Experience performing or interpreting power system studies using ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYME, ASPEN, or similar tools.
• Experience serving as a technical leader, subject matter expert, lead electrical engineer, or engineering manager.
• Experience with utility systems, power generation facilities, transmission and distribution systems, test facilities, or large industrial operations.
• Knowledge of protection systems, relay coordination, grounding design, power quality, and electrical system reliability.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and construction projects.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment testing, commissioning, and infrastructure modernization programs.
• Knowledge of applicable standards and codes including NEC, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, and familiarity with IEC or other international standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Who Will Be Successful

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in power systems with practical engineering judgment, strong leadership skills, and a passion for solving complex infrastructure challenges. Success in this role requires the ability to influence across organizations, balance strategic and hands-on responsibilities, and serve as a trusted advisor for critical electrical infrastructure supporting GE Vernova's test operations.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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 November 11, 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.

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.