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Lead Engineer Electrical

GE Vernova

Schenectady, United States

Full Time

Posted November 11, 2026

$98k - $164k

Power Generation

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Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 12, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

The Lead Engineer Electrical within GE Vernova’s Generator & Electrical Systems (GES) organization serves as the Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for delivering Material Shipped Direct (MSD) and/or Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) engineering scope across Gas Power Order to Remittance (OTR) projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end electrical engineering execution for assigned scope, including electrical systems, Material Shipped Direct (MSD), and/or Balance of Plant (eBOP), across GE Vernova Gas Power new unit projects throughout the ITO and OTR phases. Provide clear technical ownership of electrical equipment, systems, cabling, interconnections, and overall system integration.
Serve as the primary engineering point of contact SPoC, establishing technical direction, driving engineering decisions, and maintaining accountability for the successful execution of assigned electrical engineering scope.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Controls, Sourcing, GEN-PE, and PEM, across global time zones to ensure effective engineering integration and successful project execution, while meeting all Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives.
Lead the development, review, and approval of electrical engineering deliverables, including power system studies, single-line diagrams, LV/MV distribution systems, electrical load lists, cable schedules, equipment specifications, design calculations, and technical documentation.
Provide technical leadership in resolving engineering issues across design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and site execution, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on project commitments.
Drive effective technical coordination across global engineering teams, project management, sourcing, manufacturing, field services, customers, and suppliers to establish alignment on engineering requirements, interfaces, and execution priorities.
Own engineering change management for assigned scope, including technical impact assessments, design modifications, deviation reviews, and resolution of customer and project-specific technical requirements.
Proactively identify engineering risks, scope gaps, technical dependencies, and schedule constraints, driving appropriate mitigation plans and timely escalation to protect project quality and delivery commitments.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with minimal supervision, and proactively drive tasks and deliverables to successful completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, power systems, or project engineering.
Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on experience in electrical equipment sizing, Load List Preparation developing ordering specification, integration, and technical problem-solving.
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), with the ability to identify and leverage emerging digital technologies to improve engineering processes, productivity, and problem-solving.
Experience supporting site erection and commissioning activities, with strong hands-on technical problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve field engineering challenges effectively.
Commitment to continuous improvement, LEAN methodologies, engineering standardization, quality, and process simplification.
Passion for innovation, technical excellence, and the development of reliable, efficient, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
This role will not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future
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).