Facilities Lead Electrical Engineer
About The Position
The Facilities Electrical Engineer will support site operations at GE Research and work on multiple projects addressing the Research Center’s electrical design and operational needs. The role focuses on safe and efficient operations, managing complex issues within areas of expertise, and contributing to long-term planning. The position is based in an office in Niskayuna, New York, and requires legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available. The engineer leads electrical designs for new equipment and renovated spaces, develops drawings and equipment material lists, manages maintenance and troubleshooting shutdowns, and provides direction to electricians, technicians, and other trade labor. The role collaborates with project managers, researchers, and other staff disciplines, validates construction drawings against as-built conditions, helps define on-site facility electrical requirements, and maintains plant electrical single-line diagrams. Work is conducted in accordance with applicable NFPA, New York State Building Code, and OSHA regulations, using engineering software for electrical design and evaluations. The position also manages multiple activities simultaneously. The base pay range is $98,000–$163,000 USD annually. The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Relocation assistance is provided. The posting is expected to close December 30, 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college and at least 6 years of experience in Electrical Facilities or Design Engineering; alternatively, an associate’s degree from an accredited university or college and at least 10 years of experience in Electrical Facilities or Design Engineering.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available for this opening.
- Willingness to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, New York.
Nice To Haves
- Strong project and team leadership.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- 15 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with medium- and high-voltage equipment.
- Experience in Facility Engineering.
- Experience as a Project Manager.
- Systems experience with fire alarm, toxic gas monitoring, security, communications, building management, or controls.
- VFD programming and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience interacting with a union workforce.
Responsibilities
- Manage electrical shutdowns for maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Provide direction to electricians, technicians, and other trade labor.
- Lead electrical designs for new equipment and renovated spaces.
- Develop electrical design drawings using AutoCAD.
- Generate electrical equipment material lists for procurement.
- Work with project managers, researchers, and other staff disciplines.
- Perform field work to validate construction drawings against as-built conditions.
- Participate in developing on-site facility electrical requirements.
- Maintain and update plant electrical single-line diagrams.
- Apply NFPA, New York State Building Code, and OSHA regulations.
- Use engineering software for electrical design and evaluations.
- Manage multiple activities simultaneously.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program.
- GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and company retirement contributions.
- Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off for vacation or illness.
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
