Principle Engineer- Test Facilities Electrical

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Engineer - Test Facilities Electrical serves as a recognized subject matter expert and provides advanced technical leadership to the Schenectady Technology Lab team, other labs within CDT and as requested on the Schenectady campus. This role is responsible for driving engineering excellence, supporting mid-level complexity projects, and mentoring next generation engineers. The Principal Engineer - Test Facilities Electrical collaborates cross-functionally to drive risk management while fostering innovative solutions to meet business and customer solutions. This role contributes to the overall strategy and manages complex issues within test facilities electrical infrastructure across Medium Voltage and Low Voltage systems, with a focus on electrical generation, protection, and medium-voltage distribution equipment. Identify, develop, evaluate, and introduce engineering solutions to meet near term and long-range engineering needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in facility or industrial power systems.
10+ years of experience in electrical system design, FEED, and detailed engineering for large-scale facilities (oil & gas, petrochemical, hydrogen, refining, EPC).
Demonstrated leadership in managing vendor packages, electrical buildings, and power distribution centers.
Strong grounding, cable sizing, breaker coordination, and electrical room layout expertise.
Experience with power generation facilities, transmission/distribution systems, and high-voltage equipment testing.
Working knowledge of global electrical codes and standards (NEC, CEC, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, API, ABS, OSHA).

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business
Problem analysis and resolution skills
Demonstrated leadership in defining the state of the art in electrical engineering, along with the ability to teach and set standard practices within electrical engineering field.

Responsibilities

Champion electrical safety practices, including LOTO procedures, NFPA 70E compliance, and arc flash mitigation strategies.
Lead facility electrical system design, commissioning, operations, and troubleshooting across HV/MV/LV systems.
Provide primary technical direction for facility-based projects, coordinating with GE Vernova teams, EPCs, and vendor partners. Chair Design Reviews.
Work closely with mechanical and process engineers to integrate electrical systems into broader facility designs and author/edit design practices.
Manage electrical equipment packages end-to-end, including RFQs, bid evaluations, vendor drawing reviews, FATs, and commissioning.
Develop detailed electrical specifications, load lists, one-line/three-line diagrams, area classifications, and technical procedures. Author/edit Design Practices.
Perform advanced electrical studies (load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, motor starting, arc flash) using ETAP, SKM, or similar tools.
Calculate and escalate Technical Risks
Apply NEC, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, API, OSHA, and other international standards to facility designs.
Act as a senior technical resource, guiding and mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
Prepare clear technical reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and external customers.
Provide technical consultation on electrical issues throughout the business including supplier and field support
Assist team with Technical rigor to develop safe, high quality products while being actively Engaged during design process
Lead and provide the key technical direction to large projects with critical business impact.
Maintain an active role in developing and defining state-of-the-art electrical engineering design in order to anticipate, apply, adapt or develop technologies for product introduction, quality, performance, cost improvements and problem resolution in meeting current and future business needs including adherence to schedules and estimated costs.
Exercise Curiosity by striving for improved products & processes to support customers
Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, product center, supplier, or field issues.
Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation and presentation of technical data to internal and external GE customers using reports, records, and letters.
Use knowledge and expertise to market winning proposals in anticipation of business product needs.
Prepare invention disclosures to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company.
Be a Helpful resource to all levels of engineering team and encourage dialogue between all groups

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, as well as 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