GE Vernova
Lead Electrical Hardware Engineer - Controls
GE Vernova, Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Lead Electrical Hardware Engineer – Controls
Join GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions team as a Lead Electrical Hardware Engineer – Controls. In this role you will own the design of Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) products including Utility SVC, STATCOM, Fixed Series Compensation, and Synchronous Condenser projects. You will lead a team of engineers, deliver high‑quality design documents on schedule, and drive technical excellence across the design cycle.
About us:
Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio, serves customers worldwide with over 12,000 employees. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
Why we come to work:
At GE Vernova we tackle unique projects that impact the green energy transition. You’ll collaborate with committed colleagues and bring solution‑focused, positive energy to every challenge.
Essential Responsibilities
Lead and review the secondary hardware design.
Produce high‑quality documents and specifications.
Design of Protection & Control (P&C) cubicle circuit diagrams and layouts.
Low voltage (LV) cabling design, including cable drawings and lists.
Interface with internal and external teams such as principal engineers, control engineers, electrical designers, project managers, engineering leaders, and support organizations.
Participate in technical negotiations with end customers and other stakeholders.
Support equipment sourcing (technical inputs, equipment evaluation, ERP system).
Facilitate cost‑reduction programs, including vendor selection, design improvements, process improvements, automation, and new product introduction.
Participate in P&C cubicle functionality testing and inspection in laboratory and/or on site.
Support project quality procedures and initiatives including ISO9001 aspects.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5 years of experience, or associate’s degree with 10 years of experience in electrical engineering.
Experience in P&C system design from energy, industrial or utility projects.
Familiarity with design engineering tools such as Engineering Base, AutoCAD, CADS, E3, EPLAN, or similar.
Electrical design of substation secondary systems is a benefit.
Knowledge of electro‑technical standards is a benefit.
Fluent written and oral English; other languages are beneficial.
Eligibility Requirements
Willingness to travel up to 25%, including domestic and international locations.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.
Desired Characteristics
Team player with hands‑on attitude.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
Curious, open‑minded and eager to learn.
Analytical and innovative problem‑solving approach.
“Make things happen” mentality.
Desire to work in an international environment.
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.
Relocation assistance: Yes.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage; Health Coach; Employee Assistance Program; GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching; tuition assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; permissive time off. Positions are subject to drug screening where applicable.
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About us:
Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio, serves customers worldwide with over 12,000 employees. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
Why we come to work:
At GE Vernova we tackle unique projects that impact the green energy transition. You’ll collaborate with committed colleagues and bring solution‑focused, positive energy to every challenge.
Essential Responsibilities
Lead and review the secondary hardware design.
Produce high‑quality documents and specifications.
Design of Protection & Control (P&C) cubicle circuit diagrams and layouts.
Low voltage (LV) cabling design, including cable drawings and lists.
Interface with internal and external teams such as principal engineers, control engineers, electrical designers, project managers, engineering leaders, and support organizations.
Participate in technical negotiations with end customers and other stakeholders.
Support equipment sourcing (technical inputs, equipment evaluation, ERP system).
Facilitate cost‑reduction programs, including vendor selection, design improvements, process improvements, automation, and new product introduction.
Participate in P&C cubicle functionality testing and inspection in laboratory and/or on site.
Support project quality procedures and initiatives including ISO9001 aspects.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5 years of experience, or associate’s degree with 10 years of experience in electrical engineering.
Experience in P&C system design from energy, industrial or utility projects.
Familiarity with design engineering tools such as Engineering Base, AutoCAD, CADS, E3, EPLAN, or similar.
Electrical design of substation secondary systems is a benefit.
Knowledge of electro‑technical standards is a benefit.
Fluent written and oral English; other languages are beneficial.
Eligibility Requirements
Willingness to travel up to 25%, including domestic and international locations.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.
Desired Characteristics
Team player with hands‑on attitude.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
Curious, open‑minded and eager to learn.
Analytical and innovative problem‑solving approach.
“Make things happen” mentality.
Desire to work in an international environment.
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.
Relocation assistance: Yes.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage; Health Coach; Employee Assistance Program; GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching; tuition assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; permissive time off. Positions are subject to drug screening where applicable.
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