Research Engineer, Power Systems

GE Vernova

Niskayuna, United States

Full Time

Posted September 2, 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 1, 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 a Research Engineer, Power Systems in Vernova R&D organization, you will contribute, and lead research & development of advanced electrical power & energy systems and components used in multiple applications.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in the development of new technologies and capabilities for GE's power generation, transmission, distribution and end-user product offerings by analyzing system requirements and needs to be translated into existing and new products.
Develop algorithms to aggregate distributed energy resources (DERs) to provide services to the grid in a microgrid or virtual power plant configuration.
Develop techniques to efficiently assess the impact of DERs on the grid and develop mitigation strategies.
Adapt modern distribution automation and management systems for operation with DERs.
Develop electrical system requirements into projects related to power electronics, electrical machines, propulsion system, energy storage systems, etc.
Join multi-disciplinary project teams and provide power system analysis expertise in areas such as real-time modeling, simulation, network modeling, system analysis, protection, transient stability analysis, grid codes, Smart Grid concepts, economic dispatch, HVDC/FACTS, etc.
Perform analytical work to define, meet or exceed customer entitlements.
Participate in the development and identification of technology, product and service opportunities.
Effectively communicate results by preparing written reports and making presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and value obtained.
Connect the organization to the latest technology developments and trends.
Demonstrate awareness of competing and disruptive technologies.
Contribute to proposals for GE businesses as well as government agencies.

Requirements

Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in electric power systems or related field.
2+ years of experience in power system engineering in at least two of the following: Power system impact of renewable energy systems Network modeling Protection and stability Transmission or distribution system planning and optimization Impact of novel and intelligent devices on power systems (e.g. HVDC, FACTS, energy storage, electric vehicles, solid state transformers etc.) System integration of electric power Control and communication technologies Machine Learning Applications for Power System
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Masters level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
Must be 18 years or older
Experience in leading big multi-million-dollar projects with multiple partners and stakeholders as Principal Investigator
Experience in product development and familiarity with customer and competitive landscape
Patents and publications on the power system modeling, simulation, optimization, control, AI
Extensive experience with power system simulation software such as PSCAD, MATLAB-Simulink, EMTP, PSLF, MAPS, OpenDSS, GridLAB-D or cymdist
Experience with implementation of control algorithms and analytics in control hardware or energy/distribution management systems in a field or lab hardware in the loop environment using RTDS, Opal-RT etc.
Experience in control theory with a focus on control algorithms for power or energy systems
Experience in Machine Learning applications for power systems
Experience with alternative energy and distributed generation, e.g. wind, PV, fuel cells, combined heat and power applications
Global mindset & customer focus
Strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating humility and candor
Self-motivated and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong oral and written communication skills.
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).