Technical Director 2 - Consulting Sales

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Technical Director for GEV Consulting Services to lead advanced technical studies in electric power systems, acting as a subject-matter expert and technical authority. The role emphasizes expanding the consulting footprint in Data Center and Renewable Energy Integration markets while supporting business development and collaboration with customers and internal leaders.

You will lead technical analyses, coordinate with global CS teams, mentor engineers, and help develop

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Systems/Power Engineering with extensive power industry experience.
• Experience with power electronics, FACTS, and data centers or large industrial setups.
• Experience in consulting or OEM utilities with engineering analysis and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct technical analysis in a team setting related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, FACTS, battery energy storage systems and Data Centers.
• Identify scope of studies and modeling efforts required to solve technical challenges and prepare proposals with other contributors.
• Develop industry-leading processes and standards for study approaches, model development and benchmarking.
• Establish rapport with key industry stakeholders and facilitate new working/business relationships.
• Oversee work of technical teams and coordinate with other directors to maintain/improve quality.
• Engage with industry groups and lead CS involvement; mentor and guide team members.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Mentoring engineers

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Proposal development

Data Center integration

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Systems/Power Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (desired)

Tools

EMT tools

PSSE

PowerFactory

PSLF

PSCAD

ATP/EMTP-RV

Job description

Job Description Summary As a Technical Director for GEV Consulting Services, you will lead advanced technical studies in the electric power system field, serving as a key subject matter expert and technical authority. This strategic role focuses on expanding our consulting footprint and driving growth in high-demand areas like Data Center and Renewable Energy Integration markets. The role supports technical execution and business development, collaborating closely with customers, external stakeholders, and internal GEV business leaders.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Essential Responsibilities Lead and conduct technical analysis in a team setting related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, FACTS, battery energy storage systems and Data Centers.
• Identify scope of studies and modeling efforts required to solve GEV and GEV customer technical challenges and preparing proposals in collaboration with other technical and commercial contributors.
• Develop industry leading processes and standards for study approaches, model development and management, benchmarking
• Establish rapport with key industry stakeholders and facilitate new working/business relationships
• Facilitate technical knowledge sharing among global CS teams and help bridge technical gaps
• Oversee work of technical teams and coordinate with other technical directors on systems/process to maintain/improve quality
• Engage with and lead industry advocacy groups on behalf of GEV and coordinate GEV CS involvement in those activities
• Helping to establish recruiting pathways and internship programs to facilitate steady pipeline of new candidates
• Lead IP development activities (including mentoring, training on processes)
• Educate external stakeholders on GEV equipment capabilities and performance
• Contributing to multiple project teams to perform technical analysis and to mentor and advise other team members. Organizing project teams and guiding the work of individual contributors to the team effort. Leading and managing project technical work, cost, and schedule. Developing technical understanding of electrical characteristics of GEV generation and transmission products and their integration to electrical grids. Actively participate in identifying and cultivating new customers and business opportunities; lead preparation of proposals; and make customer presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Power Systems Engineering with a minimum of 17 years of experience in electric power industry with demonstrated experience in: Technical performance analysis of electric power systems with power electronic sources, FACTS devices or loads, oro Mitigation of power variability challenges in Data centers or similar industrial setups Experience with transient analysis.
• Proficiency using and leading efforts with EMT and phasor-domain simulation tools 10+ years of experience in a consulting organization, OEM organization, utility or system operator performing engineering analysis and design, and to developing engineering solutions in a team environment, and to provide technical consulting services to customers.
• 5+ years with positions including mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Willingness to travel (20% is typical).

Desired Characteristics

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Power Systems Engineering
• Passion for working in an open, sharing, and supportive environment where team members welcome opportunities to assist each other with solving challenging technical problems
• Experience with wide system level studies in a consulting or utility environment.
• Experience supporting power electronics control development for products connected to bulk utility systems or large industrial systems.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation requirements globally
• Experience mentoring teams on creation of models of complex equipment in transient analysis (ATP, EMTP-RV, PSCAD, etc) and stability (PSSE, PowerFactory, PSLF, etc) simulation tools based on field tests or equipment.
• Experience in preparation of complex technical proposals
• Active participation within industry professional societies, such as IEEE or CIGRE

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 $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. 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 04, 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.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com