GE Vernova

Engineer 1 - Transformer Design Engineer

GE Vernova • $80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • High school diploma/GED with at least 6 years in Electrical Design acceptable.
  • Proven ability to implement complex design layouts applying industry-standard practices.
  • Experience in team environments while achieving targets independently.
  • Strong detail orientation and exceptional organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design instrument transformers from 0.6kV to 69kV class, ensuring industry standards compliance.
  • Manage design projects autonomously from quoting to production hand-off.
  • Ensure designs comply with IEEE, IEC, and other relevant standards.
  • Develop and implement final test procedures and verification reports.
  • Support production and testing teams to integrate design into manufacturing.
  • Drive quality and cost optimization initiatives for successful project outcomes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to align objectives.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to a Health Coach and 24/7 nurse-based resource.
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services.
  • Retirement savings plan with matching contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance available.
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
We are seeking an independent Design Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in the production design of instrument transformers and encompasses test-related activities. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to solve complex problems, develop and execute strategic objectives, and influence both short-term and long-term business goals within a manufacturing environment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Product Design: Responsible for the design of 0.6kV through 69 kV class current and voltage instrument transformers, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards.
  • Independent Project Management: Execute most design assignments autonomously, managing projects from initial quoting through to production hand-off. This includes the creation of detailed drawings, bills of material, and comprehensive production instructions.
  • Standards Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with IEEE, IEC, and other relevant industry standards, maintaining the integrity and reliability of our products.
  • Test Procedure Implementation: Develop and implement final test procedures, producing thorough verification reports to validate product performance.
  • Production and Testing Support: Provide essential support to production and testing teams, ensuring seamless integration of design into manufacturing processes.
  • Quality and Cost Optimization: Drive initiatives to achieve expected results in terms of quality, execution time, and cost efficiency.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface effectively with Product Management, Production, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to align design objectives with overall business goals.
  • Safety and Quality Assurance: Uphold company safety and quality expectations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college
  • Alternately, a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Electrical Design.


Desired Characteristics
  • Proven ability to understand and implement complex design layouts for overall assemblies, applying industry-standard drawing practices.
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively in team environments while achieving targets independently.
  • Strong detail orientation, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a track record of building relationships within the company and with external stakeholders.
  • Ability to navigate and thrive in a manufacturing environment, understanding the interplay between design and production.


Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. 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 September 25, 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.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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