Job Description Summary

The Engineer will execute standard tasks typically subject to design and engineering instructions and work routines and provide consulting services to internal/external energy clients.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work in a lab setting in Schenectady to support hands-on design, assembly, settings and testing of specialty or custom protection and control hardware.

• Perform analysis, design and development of engineering solutions and equipment specification studies and provide technical consulting services to customers.

• Lead and support the manufacturing and fulfilment process of hardware equipment including vendor evaluation, procurement, inventory, preparation of bill of materials, O&M manual, shipment, etc.

• Lead the field commissioning and testing of specialty hardware.

• Effectively communicate with internal and external clients and plant staff by preparing written detailed test and summary reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, electric power engineering or related field.

• Familiarity with low voltage electrical equipment design, modification, instrumentation, and PLC controllers.

• Familiarity with design and development of single-line and three-line wiring diagrams and AC/DC schematics.

• Familiarity with power system protection and controls applications, settings development and programming.

• Strong project management skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestic and internationally.

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Schenectady, NY

Desired Characteristics

• Understanding of controls concepts for grid-interactive power systems equipment and controls.

• Familiarity with product design life cycle, including factory acceptance, witness, and commissioning testing.

• Previous experience with design, manufacturing, settings, installation, testing and maintenance of protection and control equipment.

• Experience with power equipment modeling and simulation in key software analytic tools such as ETAP, Easy Power, ATP, PSLF, PSS/E, MATLAB, Dig Silent Power Factory, Python, and PSCAD.

• Understanding of synchronous generators, transformers, circuit breakers, generator protection, closed loop voltage regulator controls, governor and power/frequency control, shunt and series applications of capacitors, synchronous condensers, power electronic converters for renewable energy and industrial applications.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,300.00 and $108,500.00. 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: ineligible.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 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.

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.