Lead Design Engineer - Electrical Systems

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

GE Vernova Gas Power HD Services Design Engineering E&I is looking for a Design Engineer Electrical Systems for gas turbine power plants and combined cycle power plants (CCPPs). You will be a critical part of the entire project lifecycle from initial scoping through design and field installation, support, and validation. As a Design Engineer you will work closely with the Power Services project engineering team and customers to learn about existing gas turbine power plants and develop solutions that bring significant value to the customers and the PS business via Conversions, Modifications, and Upgrades (CM&Us) and NPIs. In this role, you will work on design, development and provides support to the global fleet of GE Vernova Heavy Duty Gas Turbines for accessory systems and related Balance of Plant equipment to improve upon reliability, performance, emission, efficiency and safety. Projects vary from small electrical system upgrades to repowering entire gas turbine generator set with latest proven technology. In this role you will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of professional experience within power or related industry, with a strong background in field services, electrical engineering, or strongly related function.
• Eligibility Requirements: The work location for this role is Greenville, SC (Relocation assistance provided if not already local).

Nice To Haves

• Deep familiarity with power plant electrical equipment, including generator breakers, excitation systems, starting systems, transformers, and complex relay/protection schemes.
• Proven capability in sizing LV/MV equipment and interconnect cabling, alongside extensive experience in hardware integration within complex system environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national and international codes, standards, and directives (e.g., IEC, NEC, CSA, IECEx, ATEX).
• Solid understanding of power plant components and operational functionality.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with professional fluency in English, enabling effective collaboration with global teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical challenges across Gas Turbine (GT) and Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) projects, ensuring all designs meet rigorous safety and process engineering standards.
• Oversee the seamless integration of new systems within existing power plant infrastructure, ensuring alignment with overall project requirements.
• Maintain meticulous design documentation and verify that all drawings and Bill of Material (BOM) structures strictly adhere to electrical scope and contractual requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison between internal organizations (Manufacturing, Sourcing, Global Engineering, and Advanced Technologies) to drive project alignment and technical synergy.
• Lead technical engagement with vendors, ensuring all supplied products and systems fully conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Act as a core member of Application (Offer) and Requisition (Execution) engineering teams, contributing to the successful delivery of CM&U and NPI projects.
• Deliver timely and accurate technical resolutions to support field installation teams and address customer-specific inquiries.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided
• 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, a tax-advantaged 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior