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Lead Electrical Engineer

GE Vernova · Schenectady, NY · 6 days ago
On-siteEngineering$98k–$164k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical engineering activities for project execution, including electrical equipment, cabling, interconnections, and system integration.
  • Develop and review electrical calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of engineering scope in line with customer requirements, applicable standards, and design practices.
  • Provide technical leadership to resolve engineering issues across design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and site support.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to deliver integrated solutions and drive project outcomes.
  • Support design reviews, root cause analysis, technical risk management, and engineering changes.
  • Advance continuous improvement, standardization, and Lean practices to improve quality, delivery, and productivity.
  • Contribute technical expertise to product development, design evolution, and broader engineering initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, or related project engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical equipment specification, sizing, integration, and technical problem-solving.

Desired Characteristics

  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and deliver results in a matrixed environment.
  • Experience in power generation, balance of plant, or industrial electrical systems.
  • Knowledge of IEC, ANSI, and other applicable electrical codes and standards.
  • Experience with commissioning, site support, design reviews, and continuous improvement tools or methodologies.
  • A customer-first mindset and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.
  • A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on Lean, quality, and simplification.
  • The ability to influence, collaborate, and lead across teams, functions, and external partners.
  • A passion for innovation, standardization, and engineering excellence.

Pay

$98,400.00 - $164,000.00 annually.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
  • 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.
  • Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

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