GE Vernova Electrical Engineer - Aero Plant ITR

GE Vernova•Houston, TX

5d•$72,000 - $108,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The ITR (Inquiry To Remittance) Plant Electrical Engineer develops technical content for new-unit proposals and projects, including Balance of Plant (BOP) scope definition, analysis and costing evaluations, customer specification review, identification of scope deviations and clarifications, technical-offering risk evaluation, and review of codes and standards, including grid codes. The engineer finalizes equipment specifications and drawings, works with Sourcing on vendor selection, provides field instrumentation and controls support, and closes out project engineering activities. This role offers an opportunity to develop skills for an engineering technical leadership career. The engineer leads Application & Project Engineering work for turnkey and extended-scope customer solutions, from proposal through execution, working closely with suppliers, Sourcing, project management, EPCs, and customers. The role develops knowledge of BOP electrical systems and equipment, interprets electrical drawings and customer requirements, applies electrical codes and standards, and supports technical proposals, plant design, vendor selection, installation, commissioning, and project closeout. The required work location is Houston, Texas, with a hybrid schedule of two onsite days per week (Tuesday and Thursday). Domestic and international travel is approximately 10%. Relocation assistance is available. Applicants must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available. The U.S. pay range is $72,000–$108,000, with geographic differentials in certain areas and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus. The position offers medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; health and employee assistance resources; retirement savings and company contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college; preferably Electrical, electromechanical, or equivalent.
0–1 year of related engineering experience.
Willingness and ability to work independently and demonstrate self-starting initiative.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 10%.
Hands-on experience or strong willingness to learn and use AutoCAD and power simulation tools such as ETAP and PSS/E.
Unrestricted work authorization in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Willingness to work a hybrid schedule with two onsite days per week in Houston, Tuesday and Thursday.

Nice To Haves

Lean mindset and skill in applying Lean tools to improve business operations.
Ability to perform inclusively in a diverse environment and promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Aero-derivative turbine technology experience.
Ability to work effectively with different levels of management, vendors, customers, and cultures.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Responsibilities

Lead Application & Project Engineering projects for turnkey and extended-scope customer solutions from proposal through execution, coordinating with suppliers, Sourcing, project management, EPCs, and customers.
Develop understanding of Balance of Plant electrical systems, equipment, and interfaces, including control houses/PCM, LV and MV switchgear and MCCs, power transformers, HV switchyards, black-start diesel generators and controls, synch panels, protection relaying, battery systems, and UPSs.
Read and interpret electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams, electrical interconnects, schematics, and interlocking drawings.
Apply recognized electrical codes and standards and global technical regulations to system and plant design.
Review customer inquiries, project requirements, and specifications; define supply limits; develop comments and clarifications; and evaluate non-standard product requests.
Obtain project-specific information and quotations from vendors and review supplier drawings and deliverables against customer requirements, local codes and standards, and GE design practices.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop conceptual solutions, technical scopes of work, and project specifications.
Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
Define, review, and manage technical proposal development and execution activities involving product and plant electrical systems, grid integration, high-voltage substation design, protection systems, AGC applications, and plant modeling for grid-code compliance.
Work with customers, Sales, and Commercial Operations on technical and project scope definition, proposal preparation, and contract negotiations.
Perform plant design reviews of EPC-developed technical engineering documentation.
Support Sourcing with vendor evaluation and selection during project execution.
Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, start-up, and testing.
Use the Lessons Learned process to support continuous improvement.
Enforce quality procedures and participate in their improvement.
Coordinate engineering closeout activities, including as-built documentation and lessons learned, with the project team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to GE Vernova Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Relocation assistance.