Lead Data Engineer – Engineering Systems

GE Vernova•Charleroi, PA

2d•$89,300 - $148,700

About The Position

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to improve how engineering data, tools, and workflows operate across the organization. The role focuses on building scalable tools, automating engineering processes, and integrating data across electrical CAD, product configurators, MES, and other digital platforms. It supports better quality, governance, and integration of engineering data, including in the Zuken E3 electrical CAD environment. The successful candidate will apply a strong data and automation foundation and an engineering mindset to improve how standard designs are applied, configured, verified, and released. The role aims to reduce manual work, improve data quality, support BOM accuracy, and increase engineering throughput through automation and decision support. The Lead Data Engineer will work with engineering, manufacturing, digital, and IT teams and serve as the primary technical liaison with Zuken. GE Vernova offers professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, and a range of health, retirement, leave, and other benefits. Employment is contingent on legal authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable. Relocation assistance is provided. The U.S. pay range is $89,300 to $148,700, with geographic differentials in certain areas; pay may depend on experience, education, and skills. The role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after its November 6, 2026 posting date.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field from an accredited university or college.
Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, ECAD systems, or product data management in a manufacturing environment.
Experience building tools, scripts, or workflows that improve engineering or operational processes.
Experience working with structured data, databases, and cross-system integration.
Experience with Python or similar scripting/programming languages.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Zuken E3 or similar ECAD platforms.
Familiarity with electrical engineering workflows, schematics, component libraries, bills of materials, and engineering databases.
Familiarity with PLM systems and structured engineering data governance.
Strong understanding of engineering data governance, database architecture, and data quality improvement.
Ability to translate engineering process pain points into scalable technical solutions.
Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, digital, and external software providers.
Strong attention to detail and ability to improve data accuracy, consistency, and usability.
Prior experience with low-voltage control components, panel layouts, or wiring systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Build tools and workflows that help engineers apply, configure, and verify standard designs more efficiently.
Develop scripts, automations, and data workflows to extract, clean, consolidate, and analyze data across engineering and business systems.
Partner with engineering teams to improve database structure, data quality, and reusability of electrical design content.
Integrate data and workflows across engineering and business systems, including Zuken E3, product configurators, and related platforms.
Improve and maintain engineering data structures in systems such as Zuken E3 to support standardized design creation, variant logic, and option selections.
Establish governance and control of the standard component library to drive consistency and reduce uncontrolled component selection and part number proliferation.
Develop and maintain component library and BOM-related data structures to support migration to newer electrical CAD software versions and standardized panel layout and 3D design capabilities.
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, digital, and IT teams to develop scalable solutions that improve engineering productivity and downstream execution.
Serve as the primary technical liaison with Zuken on software best practices, database architecture, issue resolution, and upgrade execution.
Use data to support decision-making, identify process bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement in engineering operations.

Benefits

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