GE Vernova

Lead Electrical Design & Configuration Engineer

GE Vernova$89K — $148K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years experience in product design, BOM management, and project management.
  • Working knowledge of SAP for BOMs and material masters.
  • Strong electrical engineering background, particularly in high voltage systems.
  • Proficiency in design tools like CREO and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and design low voltage control systems for SF6 circuit breakers.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments for product improvements.
  • Provide technical expertise in selecting optimal components like relays and sensors.
  • Guide the drafting team in creating high-quality mechanical drawings and documentation.
  • Collaborate with remote teams and stakeholders for project success.
  • Serve as a technical resource for customers and field teams, troubleshooting issues.
  • Manage daily operations and maintenance of the product configurator platform.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
  • Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling services.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and retirement contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance available.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
This role is primarily focused on the day-to-day design, development, and technical support of low voltage control systems for High Voltage SF6 circuit breakers. You will execute technical tasks, mentor drafting teams, and provide essential support to our customers and field teams. Additionally, you will be responsible for the daily operational management of our product configurator and data systems, ensuring that engineering logic is accurately reflected in our SAP environment and that our product structures remain consistent and reliable.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities (Engineering Operations)
  • Design & Development: Develop and design low voltage control systems for SF6 insulated circuit breakers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
  • Technical Execution: Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments to identify potential improvements or modifications to existing products.
  • Component Selection: Provide technical expertise in the selection of components, such as relays, sensors, and controllers, to optimize system performance.
  • Drafting Support & Mentorship: Guide the drafting team, providing technical direction to produce high-quality mechanical outline drawings and documentation.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with remote factory teams and internal/external stakeholders to ensure project success.
  • Technical Support: Serve as a technical resource for customers and field service teams, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting operational issues.
  • Compliance: Ensure all designs and implementations adhere to safety and environmental regulations.


Key Responsibilities (Configurator & Data Management)
  • Configurator Maintenance: Manage the daily operations and maintenance of the product configurator platform. Translate engineering constraints and product variants into functional configuration rules.
  • BOM Administration: Execute the day-to-day management and validation of production Bills of Materials (BOMs) and material masters in SAP to ensure production-ready structures.
  • Operational Support: Serve as the first line of support for configurator-related issues, ensuring consistent data architecture and traceability across the product lifecycle.


Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in product design, BOM management, manufacturing processes, and project management.
  • Technical Skills: Working knowledge of SAP (BOMs, material masters) and experience with product configuration tools.


Desired Characteristics
  • Domain Expertise: Strong electrical engineering background with specific knowledge of high voltage and dead tank circuit breakers.
  • Design Tools: CREO, AutoCAD, and E3 (or similar electrical design software).
  • Data Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with SQL, Python, or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) for data automation is a plus.
  • Soft Skills: Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment.


Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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 September 18, 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.

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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