Electrical Fleet Support Engineer - RCA Leader

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

1d•$89,300 - $148,700•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Electrical Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Lead Engineer to own the investigation and resolution process for our critical power generation assets. This role is essential to our mission of maximizing fleet availability and minimizing equipment downtime. You will leverage your technical expertise to lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and implement data-backed solutions for complex electrical failures. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator with a strong grasp of both technical engineering and operational project management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
4 years experience in electrical engineering or related field.
Experience supporting electrical systems, troubleshooting field issues, or working in a service engineering environment.
Able to travel to wind farms and climb turbines.
Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor employment visas, now or in the future, for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in wind, power generation, manufacturing, or other industrial environments is preferred.
Hands-on approach to solving field and product issues.
Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and technical issue resolution.
Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams.
Familiarity with electrical schematics, components, and BOMs.
Strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple service priorities.
Experience supporting field and factory defect resolutions
Effective communicator who can work across technical and operational teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the complete lifecycle of electrical Root Cause Analysis (RCA) projects—from initial identification and containment to final resolution—ensuring robust, timely outcomes that minimize part failures and maximize component reliability.
Drive the investigation of both critical and minor electrical issues, balancing deep-dive technical analysis with operational efficiency.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Fleet Performance, NPI Engineering, Field Services, Sourcing, and Quality teams. Foster collaborative relationships to develop holistic solutions for fleet-wide challenges.
Define the necessary resources and expertise for RCA task forces; proactively manage and escalate resource requirements to ensure team success.
Monitor and report on key RCA performance indicators (KPIs). Partner with service teams to analyze failure data and lead strategic initiatives to reduce failure rates in major components (e.g., generators, transformers, power converters).
Partner with Sourcing to lead commercial and technical discussions with vendors.
Manage RCA-related budgets, including cost-benefit analysis and the procurement workflow (PO generation and approval) required to execute resolution plans.
Serve as the technical authority for RCA-related communications, delivering clear, consistent, and concise updates to internal leadership and external customers throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

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