Lead Electrical Engineer - Facilities

Overview

Lead design, commissioning, and operation of 15kV+ electrical systems for test labs.

Key Responsibilities

• loto procedures
• technical specs
• vendor interface
• system design
• commissioning
• reporting

Tasks

-Work in a team environment with safety as the highest priority. -Develop technical instructions/procedures (LOTO Procedures) for working on electrical equipment safely. -Effectively communicate results to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions. -Work closely with Mechanical/Process engineers to understand the overall process system designs and account for these systems in the electrical design and control configuration. -Understand and write detailed electrical technical specifications (i.e., power transformers, Switchgear, electrical panels etc.) to be used for electrical equipment procurement. -Lead and provide the primary technical direction on facility-based projects to both GE Vernova & Vendor teams. -Interface with electrical equipment suppliers for Request for Quote (RFQ’s), vendor drawing reviews, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) planning. -Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. -Be part of the facilities design team to support electrical system design, commissioning, operations, and technical troubleshooting of all levels of the electrical systems.

Requirements

• electrical degree
• 8+ years
• commissioning
• power study
• easypower
• project mgmt

What You Bring

-Understanding of electric grid and its operations. -Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering 8+ years in electrical system design and grid connected power system. -Electrical construction experience performing inspections during installation, addressing RFI and resolving general issues to meet project design intent and schedule. -Experience in developing single and three line distribution drawings -Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university with a minimum of 5 years of experience or a 2-year Electrical Technology Degree (or closely related field) with a minimum of 6 years of experience. -Electrical Commissioning Experience in a Power Generation facility with a focus on Electrical Equipment testing and overall electrical system startup. -Working knowledge of the electrical codes and standards that apply to large scale Energy systems all around the world (i.e., IEC, UL, NEC, NFPA 70E, BDEW, CEI, NESC etc.). -5+ years of experience in electrical or electric power construction, installation, operation or maintenance with conventional or renewable power plant, transmission or distribution systems in electric power utilities, power equipment manufacturing, high-voltage and high-power equipment testing. -Understanding/experience with electrical control systems. -Hands on Experience with Electrical Testing on (15kV Transformers, Utility sized Generators (50MW+) Switchgear, MCC, Power Panels, VFDs, Protection Relays and an overall understanding of electrical protection schemes.) -Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future -Good organizational skills, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks/projects. -Demonstrated project management experience of electrical and/or controls projects. -Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels). -Power study experience including coordination, short circuit, load-flow and arc flash analysis using EasyPower, SKM or similar modeling software packages, -Strong working knowledge with power electronics and controls equipment. -Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information.

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Benefits

-A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today. -GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development. -Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements. -The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

About Ge Vernova

-Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings. -Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies. -On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects. -Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain. -Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure. -Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-must be legally authorized to work in the usa without sponsorship now or in the future.

Security Clearance

-final offer contingent on successful completion of a drug screen.