Senior Solutions Architect Engineer

GE Vernova; United States; Remote; USD 131,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy sector firm seeks a Senior System Architect to design and implement complex Private LTE solutions. The role involves customer interactions, technical specifications, and alignment with company strategies. Candidates should have significant experience in systems architecture, strong communication skills, and a Master’s degree or equivalent experience. This position is remote, offering competitive compensation and various benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with company matching

Tuition assistance, adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in similar role or senior project engineering.
• Experience designing complex PLTE infrastructure solutions in the utility and energy sector preferred.
• Knowledge of LTE router, switches, VPN technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in systems solution offered to Grid Automation customers.
• Support market level pricing indicators and pricing strategy.
• Identify technical risks with tendering team.

Skills

Experience interfacing as a trusted technical advisor

Presentation and demonstration skills

Ability to influence cross-functional teams

Strong oral and written communication

Leadership skills

Education

MBA or Master’s Degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Salesforce (SFDC)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under the general direction of the GEV NAM Commercial Operations Director, the Senior System Architect in the energy sector leads the pre and post sales design, development, and implementation of complex Private LTE and other related communication infrastructure solutions. The primary focus will be to help drive PLTE solution adoption through technical expertise in dimensioning and designing next generation PLTE networks according to the needs and requirements of the client. These solutions support the modernization and operation of critical infrastructure communications networks and enable a range of grid field applications.

Their will work encompass working alongside business development and sales teams to analyze business needs, translate them into technical specifications, and ensure alignment with the company's overall technology strategy. Daily interaction often involves interfacing with cross-functional teams, guiding technology roadmaps, and staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, bridging the collaboration between the tendering and sales functions.

This role is customer facing, from field engineer level to company Vice President and must possess experience interfacing as a trusted technical advisor at every phase. This position will require experience with presenting, demonstrating, and supporting proof of concepts to customers. This is a seasoned senior level system architect engineer.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Interface with internal and external customers, identify customer needs

• Lead the team in the overall systems solution offered to Grid Automation customers

• Lead deal structure development and maximize business product pull-through as well as support cross selling the broader GE portfolio

• Work closely with the North America sales teams as a key partner in the strategy development to create winning proposals which drive to meet or exceed the region’s orders plan

• Support market level pricing indicators and pricing strategy

• Lead and/or support customer negotiations

• Support the proposal process improvement and proposal quality metrics

• Support defining project materials and obtain vendor quotations as needed

• Identify technical risks including new product development needs in conjunction with tendering team to secure necessary business commitments to mitigate any risks

• Follow all GEV Corporate and local policies and procedures including but not limited to Integrity, Diversity, Proprietary Information, Conflict of Interest, QMS and EHS

• Perform other related duties as required for success of this position

• Travel in U.S. and Canada is required to support the Sales, Business Development and Proposal teams.

Required Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 10 years of experience in similar role or senior project engineering role

• OR knowledge level is comparable to equivalent of 20 years’ experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)

Desired Characteristics

• Significant experience in the Engineering/Technology & Systems Architecture and Design.

• High Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

• Ability to influence and lead cross functional teams

• Experience in developing complex systems proposals

• Expertise with network management software (NMS), device management (DM), and SIM management required

• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Knowledge and experience designing complex PLTE infrastructure solutions in the utility and energy sector preferred. Network design certifications also preferred but not required.

• Wireless 4G/5G cellular (private and public) LTE, LAN, WAN, network engineering experience required

• Experience and knowledge of LTE router, switches, VPN technologies (L2 & L3 GRE, IPSec, DMVPN), routing protocols preferred

• Knowledge and understanding of public and private wireless radio frequency technologies/protocols and how those technologies apply to the utility sector applications is required

• Familiarity with the use and function of Salesforce (SFDC) tools

• Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations

• Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on specific topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view

The base pay range for this position is 131,700.00 - 193,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15% variable incentive bonus annually. This posting is expected to close on 8/25/25.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: August 25, 2025

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.