Power Electronics Engineer

GE Vernova

Imperial, United States

Full Time

Posted August 19, 2026

$89k - $89k

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 4, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

As the Power Electronics Engineer you will be responsible for leading and performing Low Voltage and Medium Voltage power electronics and electrical design tasks on Drive System projects.

Key Responsibilities

Review detailed technical specifications for the control of large marine and naval power converters that capture customer requirements.
Maintain ownership of all engineering artifacts associated with specific power converters on projects including software specifications, control specifications, software, control drawings, software, factory acceptance test procedures, and commissioning instructions.
Interface with Sourcing and Purchasing to ensure suppliers products are meeting specifications.
Interface with the Manufacturing and Test departments to ensure the power converters controls are fit for purpose.
Create models of the power electronic controls for use by power systems engineers for performing power quality studies and system stability studies.
Support sales by reviewing new customer requirements and highlighting differences/gaps between those requirements and power converter control capabilities.
Collaborate with other GE PC businesses to understand power converter technologies and software employed at those factories in order to incorporate into requirements to satisfy customers in North America.
Develop real time software and hardware in the loop systems for simulating and testing complex customer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or similar from an accredited university.
Minimum 5 Years’ experience in power electronics, power conversion, and/or naval power systems.
Willingness to travel up to 20%. Domestic and international.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or a Professional Engineer or equivalent proven record of continuous professional development.
US Citizen with ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Self-motivated and intellectually curious, with a strong sense of ownership and the initiative to drive tasks forward without being prompted
Exceptional communicator who can distill complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, while remaining approachable and collaborative across all levels of the organization
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while fostering team cohesion, morale, and an inclusive, energizing work environment
Understanding of control for LCI, DC and cycloconverters.
Familiar with LTSpice.
Detailed working knowledge of the GE PC P80i programming environment.
Familiar with Matlab/PLECS, or other modeling tools.
Have deep domain knowledge of semiconductor devices (Thyristor and transistor based) and their application to large power converters, with an emphasis control theory.
Deep understanding of the control of voltage source and current sourced power converters
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).