Lead Power System Engineer

About the role

GE Power Conversion provides electrical power conversion systems for renewables, industry, marine, and Oil & Gas applications. The Lead Systems Engineer will lead complex marine electrical integration projects for new and existing construction vessels.

Responsibilities

• Interface directly with key marine customers
• Work with GE site engineer(s) at customer facility
• Work with customer to develop specifications
• Apply deep knowledge of the current GE Power Conversion product portfolio, including drives, motors, power systems, and energy storage systems
• Assist customer in planning activities
• Lead the establishment of on-site GE installation and commissioning teams
• Provide project leadership for programs under execution
• Ensure marine electrical system designs meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate engineering efforts with manufacturing, sourcing, field services, and key vendors
• Work closely with GE Principal engineers and experts to manage risk
• Communicate risks, issues, and overall progress to appropriate levels of the organization
• Ensure proper engineering resources are available for project teams and work with management to address any shortfalls

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent engineering discipline
• 5 years of experience in power electronics or power systems

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field
• Ability to work with cross-functional and multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to effectively manage projects with minimal managerial direction
• Highly organized
• Clear communication skills, especially in technical presentations and meetings
• Inspirational worker with the ability to obtain results
• Motivated self-starter who owns objectives from customers and management
• Proven ability to lead distributed efforts/projects with wide-ranging topics, including drives and system integration
• Experience in system integration projects
• Understands and embraces business objectives and demonstrates how project teams support the business
• Strong interpersonal skills; accessible and approachable with the ability to create long-term professional relationships
• Willing to travel internationally as required

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
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off

Pay

For candidates applying to a U.S.-based position, the pay range 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 the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility includes a discretionary annual bonus.