Site Technical Lead

GE Vernova, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Site Technical Lead for its Power Conversion and Storage division in the United States. You will act as the on-site technical authority, directing field execution and ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of solar inverter and energy storage projects.

You will lead electrical, instrumentation, and controls work, coordinate with subcontractors, and foster a world-class customer experience while maintaining safety, quality, and cost discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering; Power Electronics/Energy Systems preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in high‑voltage power systems or energy storage.
• Ability and willingness to travel (~90%), work remotely, and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site field service activities across the full project lifecycle from install to maintenance.
• Provide technical leadership for electrical, instrumentation, and controls work including cable routing and calibration.
• Support skilled labor and subcontractor teams, ensuring safety and GE Vernova procedures.
• Drive customer satisfaction through clear communication and contract compliance.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and site milestones with commissioning teams.

Skills

Field experience

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Remote work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Site Technical Lead, you will serve as the on-site technical authority for GE Vernova’s Power Conversion and Storage business. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead field execution, provide hands‑on technical direction, and help ensure the safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of solar inverter and battery energy storage system projects. Reporting to the Commissioning Leader, you’ll be a key driver of customer success, site performance, and operational excellence.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

Lead on‑site field service activities across the full project lifecycle, including installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of power electronics systems such as solar inverters and battery energy storage systems.

Provide technical leadership for electrical, instrumentation, and controls work, including cable routing and terminations, loop checks, instrument calibration, safety and alarm system settings, software installation/configuration, system startup, and system testing.

Support skilled labor and subcontractor teams at customer sites, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with GE Vernova procedures, manuals, and work instructions.

Champion a world‑class customer experience through clear communication, strong contract compliance, and consistent delivery against expectations for safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

Field execution processes and help drive operational performance across GE Vernova’s service obligations, with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and financial discipline.

Communicate project goals, deliverables, risks, opportunities, and strategic priorities clearly across internal GE Vernona teams and stakeholders.

Protect GE Vernona’s reputation, intellectual property, and technical advantage in the marketplace.

• Drive technical project activities across data centers and ensure successful project execution from design to commissioning.
• Technical Oversight: manage technical execution and ensure adherence to GE Vernona safety standards.
• Issue Resolution: Address technical deviations, manage fault reports, and support site FSE's on‑site.
• Testing and Commissioning: Site Acceptance Tests, and coordinate with commissioning teams for major site milestones.
• Training and Support: Provide site‑specific training toon site teams when applicable support ensure customer satisfaction through professional project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics/Energy Systems preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in high‑voltage power systems or energy storage.
• Ability and willingness to travel (~90%), work remotely, and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Desired Characteristics

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of grid‑tied inverters, energy storage architectures, communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850), and PLC/control system software.
• Leadership & Autonomy: Proven ability to work unsupervised in high‑pressure environments, manage site‑level activities, and effectively mentor or lead small project teams.
• Customer & Project Focus: Strong project management skills combined with a customer‑first mindset to resolve complex technical issues on‑site.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player, demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, execute programs.
• Willing to train others at site

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: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $78,800.00 and $131,200.00. 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 12, 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.