Lead Energy Technology Analyst
About The Position
The Lead Energy Technology Analyst is a technical execution role within the Technology Strategy team in the Enterprise Development, Growth & Excellence (EDGE) organization. The position conducts rigorous techno-economic assessments of emerging technologies and new business models, applying scientific and engineering first principles and internal and external datasets to evaluate technical and economic viability. The analysis provides a quantitative foundation for investment recommendations to GE Vernova senior leaders. The analyst develops and maintains models, researches energy markets and industry benchmarks, and integrates market intelligence into assessments. The role produces technical white papers, executive memos, and presentations, and works with subject matter experts across GE Vernova business units and the Advanced Research Center to test assumptions and ensure findings reflect technical and market realities. It also maintains a consistent, auditable repository of models and methodologies, and identifies risks in proposed innovations and analytical approaches.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in the power generation industry and/or energy market financial structures.
- Experience with thermodynamic modeling software such as Aspen or other energy system evaluation tools, and/or system-level economic modeling tools.
- Detailed knowledge of one or more of the following: power generation technologies and systems; electrical transmission and distribution technologies and systems; energy storage equipment and systems; or electricity markets and pricing mechanisms.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Marketing.
- Proficiency in thermodynamic modeling software such as Aspen or other energy system evaluation tools, and/or system-level economic modeling tools.
- Ability to decompose complex, ambiguous problems into fundamental engineering and economic components.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Conduct end-to-end quantitative techno-economic analysis of proposed technologies and business models using engineering first principles and modeling tools such as Aspen and Excel.
- Build and maintain internal models for innovation opportunities and perform sensitivity analyses to identify key cost and performance drivers.
- Scan the energy landscape for external data, competitive trends, and industry benchmarks, and engage with corporate strategic marketing and other marketing and strategy teams to understand energy industry value pools and growth segments.
- Integrate market intelligence into techno-economic models so assessments reflect current market conditions and emerging best practices.
- Create clear narratives and actionable deliverables for senior leaders, including technical white papers, executive memos, and presentation materials.
- Engage subject matter experts across GE Vernova business units and the Advanced Research Center to test assumptions and align findings with technical and market realities.
- Critically review analytical outputs for accuracy and logical consistency, identify risks in proposed innovations and assessment methodologies, and conduct peer review.
- Maintain a repository of technical and economic models and standardize assumptions and methodologies to support auditability and repeatability.
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, including a 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
