GE Vernova

Lead Application Engineer - Grid Integration and Stability

GE Vernova$89K — $148K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Schenectady, NY
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in electrical engineering or electric power engineering, or Master's with 3 years of experience.
  • 3+ years of transient analysis experience with simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC.
  • 3+ years of programming experience in languages such as Python or MATLAB.
  • Familiarity with inverter-based resources and control system design.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical analysis on power electronic controls for renewable energy.
  • Support customers with engineering expertise in power systems.
  • Create and modify simulation models for GE Vernova IBR products.
  • Evaluate grid compliance standards for renewable energy projects.
  • Conduct transient studies and model detailed equipment using software tools.
  • Communicate analysis results through detailed reports and presentations.
  • Present technical content at industry forums as a thought leader.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • 24/7 access to nursing resources and a health coach.
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
  • Life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
  • Permissive time off for work-life balance.
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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose

As a member of the Consulting Services Grid Integration and Stability (GIS) practice area, the selected candidate will be an active contributor to the GE Vernova business initiatives related to power systems and power electronics equipment and services to support energy transition.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Perform technical analysis related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, large industrial drives and FACTS.
  • Support customers with power systems engineering expertise; including modeling, analysis, equipment design and specification, and failure mode analysis
  • Create, modify and parametrize simulation models representing GE Vernova inverter-based resource (IBR) products like wind turbines, solar and battery storage.
  • Evaluate grid code compliance standards and their impact on renewable energy projects in bulk power systems.
  • Support development of transmission and distribution connected IBR and distributed energy resource (DER) products for evolving codes and standards through participation in industry standards groups and leading innovative approaches to power system analysis.
  • Perform power system transient studies, and detailed equipment modeling using appropriate software tools.
  • Effectively communicate results to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports and presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions
  • Enhance industry knowledge and present technical content in regional forums and conferences; serve as a thought leader in industry activities.
  • Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are valued.
  • Willingness to travel for supporting project work, meeting team members, attending industry standard working group meetings and conferences (up to 10%).


Minimum Requirements
  • Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, electric power engineering, or related field of study - no industry experience is required with this qualification OR Master's degree in electrical engineering or electric power engineering with 3 years of experience.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience performing transient analysis using simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC, EMTP, PSS/E, PowerFactory or PSLF.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience with the use and application of common programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN).


Preferred Requirements
  • Solid understanding of inverter-based resources (control system) design and application considerations.
  • Strong background in power system analysis.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels of GE Vernova and customer/plant staff).
  • Experience with steady state and dynamic analysis using large data base simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSLF and use of programming languages like C, C++.
  • Experience in creating and modifying dynamic user models in simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory and PSLF.
  • Experience in creating and modifying dynamic models for use in simulation tools like ATP/EMTP, PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP-RV.
  • Advanced experience in electromagnetic transient simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC,EMTP (e.g. FORTRAN programming of user-written models in PSCAD ("black box" models) and in EMTP, use of Python/MATLAB scripting to automate execution and analysis of multiple simulations).
  • Demonstrated application of complex mathematics and engineering to real-world electric power system problems.
  • Industry reputation, IEEE/CIGRE published articles related to practical power systems engineering topics, participation in industry standards working groups.


Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 June 02, 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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