Technical Director 2 - Consulting Sales

GE Vernova; Town of Rotterdam (NY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work environment

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Technical Director for GEV Consulting Services to lead advanced technical studies in electric power systems.

You will serve as a technical authority, drive growth in Data Center and Renewable Energy Integration markets, and collaborate with customers and internal leaders. You will mentor teams, oversee project technical work, and help develop new business opportunities while delivering high-quality analyses and proposals for complex grid and energy storage

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with substantial experience in electric power systems.
• PhD preferred or highly desired in Electrical/Power Systems.
• Minimum 17+ years in electric power industry; strong consulting/engineering analysis background.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct advanced technical analyses for power systems and energy storage projects.
• Identify study scopes and prepare proposals with technical and commercial teams.
• Develop industry-leading study processes and standards; mentor team members.

Skills

Technical leadership

Power systems analysis

Business development

Mentoring

Data Center experience

Education

Master’s in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EMT

PSCAD

PSSE

PSLF

ATP

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.