Lead Electrical Hardware Engineer - Controls

The Lead Hardware Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of design for Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) projects, including Utility SVC, STATCOM, Fixed Series Compensation, and Synchronous Condenser. This role involves working within the engineering design team to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality project design documentation. Responsibilities include leading and supporting other engineers, preparing, engineering, and validating electrical hardware designs for secondary systems, and configuring products and solutions. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with flexibility, resilience, and a self-learning attitude.

Must Have

• Lead and review the secondary Hardware design.
• Produce high quality documents and specifications.
• Design of Protection & Control (P&C) cubicle circuit diagrams and lay-outs.
• Low Voltage (LV) cabling design including cable drawings and lists.
• Interface with internal and external team members.
• Participate in technical negotiations with end customers and other stakeholders.
• Support equipment sourcing (technical inputs, equipment evaluation, Enterprise Resource Planning system).
• Facilitate the development and execute cost reduction programs.
• Participate P&C cubicle functionality testing and inspection in laboratory and/or on-site.
• Support project quality procedures and initiatives including aspects of ISO9001.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college with 5 years' experience; or associate's degree with 10 years of experience in the specific field of electrical engineering.
• Experience in P&C system design from energy, industrial or utility projects.
• Familiar with design engineering tools e.g. Engineering Base, AutoCAD, CADS, E3, EPLAN or other tools utilizing databases.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% as required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Fluent written and oral skills in English.

Good to Have

• Experience in electrical design of substation secondary systems is a benefit.
• Knowing electro-technical standards is a benefit.
• Team player with hands-on attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in groups as well as autonomously on tasks.
• Curious, open-minded and willingness to learn.
• Analytical and innovative approach in problem solving.
• “Make things happen” mentality.
• Desire to work in international environment.
• Other languages are beneficial.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) savings opportunity 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
• Relocation Assistance Provided
• Discretionary annual bonus

Job Description Summary

As a member of this world class team, the Lead Hardware Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of design for Flexible AC (Alternating Current) Transmission System (FACTS) projects. Our main FACTS system products are Utility SVC, STATCOM, Fixed Series Compensation and Synchronous Condenser projects. Additionally, we are involved in the development of new products and technologies in the industry. In this role, you will be working within the engineering design team to ensure all project design documentation is delivered on time, on budget and with excellent quality. You will lead and support the work of other engineers through verbal and written instructions, reviews, and approval processes. You will be responsible for preparation, engineering and validation of electrical hardware designs for secondary systems, preparing specifications and configurations for our products and solutions. You are a seasoned expert, however more than exact years of experience, we expect you to be a self-starter with high level of flexibility, resilience, and self-learning attitude.

Job Description

About us:

Come bring your energy to change the world!

Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.

Why we come to work:

Why we come to work:

At GE Vernova, we are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and review the secondary Hardware design.
• Produce high quality documents and specifications.
• Design of Protection & Control (P&C) cubicle circuit diagrams and lay-outs.
• Low Voltage (LV) cabling design including cable drawings and lists.
• Interface with internal and external team members such as principal engineers, control engineers, electrical designers, project managers, engineering leaders and support organizations..
• Participate in technical negotiations with end customers and other stakeholders.
• Support equipment sourcing (technical inputs, equipment evaluation, Enterprise Resource Planning system).
• Facilitate the development and execute cost reduction programs that vary in scope and may include low-cost vendor selection, design improvements, process improvements, automation, and new product introduction (NPI).
• Participate P&C cubicle functionality testing and inspection in laboratory and/or on-site.
• Support project quality procedures and initiatives including aspects of ISO9001.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college with 5 years' experience; or associate's degree with 10 years of experience in the specific field of electrical engineering.
• Experience in P&C system design from energy, industrial or utility projects
• Familiar with design engineering tools e.g. Engineering Base, AutoCAD, CADS, E3, EPLAN or other tools utilizing databases
• Experience in electrical design of substation secondary systems is a benefit
• Knowing electro-technical standards is a benefit
• Fluent written and oral skills in English; other languages are beneficial

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% as required, which may include remote locations and international travel, and be willing to comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics:

• Team player with hands-on attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in groups as well as autonomously on tasks
• Curious, open-minded and willingness to learn
• Analytical and innovative approach in problem solving
• “Make things happen” mentality
• Desire to work in international environment

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 23, 2025.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and 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. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.