GE Vernova

Sr Engineering Manager - Power Converters

GE Vernova$131K — $219K *
Salem, VA 24153In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of experience with power converter design.
  • Proven track record of advocacy for electrical safety and safe working practices.
  • Experience leading an engineering team with direct reports.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers in power converter design.
  • Set team priorities and allocate resources aligning with business objectives.
  • Oversee development of power converter systems through their lifecycle stages.
  • Ensure designs comply with performance, reliability, and regulatory standards.
  • Drive technical decision-making for converter platforms.
  • Collaborate with Systems and Operations on new product introduction.
  • Coordinate with interfacing subsystems for seamless integration.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Access to a health coach and 24/7 nurse-based resource.
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
  • Life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Senior Engineering Manager – Power Converters is a key people leader role in the Electrical Subsystem organization in GE Vernova Wind. In this role you will have functional responsibility for a team of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers who design wind turbine power converters.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for MW-scale wind turbine power converter design and development.
  • Set team priorities, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with subsystem, product, and business objectives.
  • Lead development of power converter systems across concept, design, validation, industrialization, and lifecycle support.
  • Ensure converter designs meet performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, serviceability, and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive technical decision-making and issue resolution for all converter platforms.
  • Partner with Systems and Operations to deliver on NPI commitments.
  • Align closely with interfacing Subsystems to ensure seamless electrical, mechanical, and software integration.
  • Lead technology roadmap development for converters in partnership with the GE Vernova Advanced Research Center.
  • Build organizational capability through coaching, talent development, performance management, and the development of robust design practices and incorporation of lessons learned.
  • Establish communication consistency with internal customers and support external customer meetings as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of experience with power converter design.

Desired Characteristics

  • Proven track record of advocacy and adherence to electrical safety and safe working practices.
  • Experience leading an engineering team with direct reports.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to simplify complex issues for broader internal and external stakeholders.
  • Self-starter with ability to motivate and provide positive and candid reinforcement to team.
  • Experience writing product or system requirements documents
  • Experience applying Lean principles to solving technical challenges.
  • Knowledge of wind turbines and power converters.
  • Ability to develop strategic vision and follow through.
  • Demonstrated clear thinker with ability to navigate complex and high-pressure situations.
  • Ability to travel 10-20% of the time.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. 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 09, 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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