GE Vernova

Lead Electrical Engineer - Gas Turbine Test Facility

GE Vernova$98K — $164K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience in power plant electrical systems or similar industrial systems.
  • Familiarity with GE control systems such as Mark VI/VIe.
  • Strong understanding of generator protection and excitation systems.
  • Proficiency in reading/modifying electrical diagrams and control logic drawings.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical authority for power distribution and synchronization equipment.
  • Conduct maintenance and diagnostics for high and medium voltage systems.
  • Analyze electrical system performance data to optimize equipment life.
  • Troubleshoot electrical protection trips and control system issues.
  • Manage compliance with electrical standards and conduct necessary studies.
  • Review and approve technical documentation and maintenance procedures.
  • Oversee electrical capital projects and major retrofits.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to a Health Coach and 24/7 nurse-based resource.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance programs.
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
  • Life insurance and retirement benefits with company matching contributions.
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Serve as the lead technical authority for the facility's power distribution, variable frequency drives (VFDs), load banks, and generator synchronization equipment.
  • Lead the maintenance and diagnostic activities for high-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, excitation systems, and protective relaying associated with aeroderivative and heavy duty gas turbine units.
  • Monitor and analyze electrical system performance data to identify trends, prevent failures, and optimize equipment life.
  • Direct troubleshooting efforts for electrical protection trips, relay logic issues, and control system irregularities.
  • Manage arc flash studies, coordination studies, and equipment testing protocols (e.g., Megger, TTR, Doble testing) and ensure all electrical systems comply with IEEE, NEC, NESC, and local code requirements.
  • Review and approve electrical designs and modifications, technical documentation, and maintenance procedures.
  • Oversee electrical capital projects and major equipment retrofits, ensuring adherence to GE Vernova technical standards and best practices.
  • Act as the technical liaison during planned outages (Hot Gas Path, Major Inspections) for all electrical and instrumentation scope.
  • Manage relationships with external contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support teams.
  • Champion electrical safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safe work practices, and incident investigations.
  • Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance on complex electrical systems within the facility.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 7+ years of experience in power plant electrical systems, or similar industrial systems, and medium voltage equipment.


Desired Characteristics
  • Familiarity with GE control systems (e.g., Mark VI/VIe) and their integration with electrical protection.
  • Experience with grid interconnection requirements and NERC CIP compliance.
  • Technical Skills: Strong understanding of generator protection, excitation systems, and power distribution systems (480V to 13.8kV+).
  • Proficiency in reading/modifying electrical one-line diagrams, P&IDs, and control logic drawings.
  • Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desirable.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.


This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 July 27, 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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