Lead Application Engineer
About The Position
The Lead Application Engineer is a customer-facing role responsible for developing and presenting technical solutions for GE Vernova’s Power Conversion General Industrial and Oil & Gas portfolio. The role supports medium-sized sales territories and operates with some autonomy within commercial policies and review of end results. It covers large medium-voltage variable frequency drive systems up to 80 MW, static frequency converters of 100 MVA or more, STATCOMs of 100 MVAr or more, and associated electrical balance-of-plant equipment as an integrated system. The engineer evaluates customer requests for proposal, develops risk-mitigated solutions, prepares detailed technical proposals, and discusses and obtains customer sign-off. The role contributes to sizing calculations, equipment specifications, bid evaluations, costing, risk mitigation, and commercial inquiry-to-order processes. It also supports customer meetings, works with engineering, project, sourcing, and industrial partners, and seeks to optimize solutions and improve as-sold margins. The position is remote and may require domestic and international travel of up to 30% as business needs require. Relocation assistance is not provided. The posting identifies pay ranges for Canadian- and U.S.-based candidates; U.S. pay may include geographic differentials. The role is bonus-eligible. GE Vernova describes its work environment as offering professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of technical experience with a major Power Conversion industry OEM on large water-cooled variable frequency drive systems greater than 10 MW, in complex Industrial or Oil & Gas applications.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed, up to 30% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Power Electronics Engineering, desirable but not mandatory for candidates with the right technical experience.
- Strong track record working with cross-functional teams.
- Well-rounded business acumen, including commercial, technical, and program execution skills.
- Knowledge of power conversion solutions available across industries.
- Strong time management skills.
- Customer-focused mindset and ability to respond quickly to customer needs.
- Strong coordination and influencing skills.
- Knowledge of customer financial drivers and needs.
- Ability to use analytical software and sales tools such as CMS and Excel.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate customer RFP specifications and develop risk-mitigated technical solutions.
- Prepare detailed technical proposals, discuss solutions with customers, and obtain customer sign-off.
- Perform sizing calculations for medium-voltage VFDs, static frequency converters, STATCOMs, and converter transformers based on application requirements.
- Prepare detailed RFQ specifications for equipment including VFDs, SFCs, STATCOMs, motors, converter transformers, E-Houses, MV switchgear, and other eBOPs.
- Evaluate supplier quotations, align technical bids as needed, and perform costing with sourcing counterparts.
- Work with engineering and project teams to identify technical and project risks, develop and implement mitigation plans, present them, and obtain sign-off from the Chief Engineer’s office.
- Present technical product differentiators and value-sell GE Vernova Power Conversion solutions to customers in relevant segments, including test systems, mining, metals, power, and Oil & Gas.
- Support the commercial risk process and all aspects of the Inquiry to Order process.
- Work with third-party industrial partners to enhance growth opportunities and leverage mutually beneficial technology.
- Optimize technical solutions through Design To Cost and improve as-sold margins.
- Support customer meetings and respond to customer needs.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed, up to 30% of the time.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource.
- Employee Assistance Program offering 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.
- Professional development.
- Competitive compensation.
- Bonus eligibility; the U.S.-based position specifies a discretionary annual bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
