Project Engineer - Energy Management Systems (EMS)

GE Vernova•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

The Project Engineer for AEMS is responsible for the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle of Energy Management System (EMS) projects. The role focuses on technical execution, system stability, and integration of grid-critical EMS solutions into customer control room environments. The engineer owns project delivery, bridges research and development with grid-operator requirements, and contributes customer challenges and feedback to product evolution. The position requires expertise in real-time grid applications, high-availability energy environments, EMS platform architecture, real-time data modeling, database management, and quality assurance for mission-critical software. The role also includes managing the go-live handover to Maintenance & Support, including comprehensive training on EMS operations. Expected travel is less than 20%, domestic or global. Relocation assistance is described as available for U.S.-based candidates in the role details, while the posting’s relocation assistance statement says “No.”

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM major.
At least 5 years of experience driving complex, mission-critical software delivery for T&D utilities, in EMS/SCADA.
At least 3 years of demonstrated ability to own the deployment lifecycle within a matrix structure.
Deep understanding of real-time grid applications.
Thorough knowledge of EMS platform architecture, including real-time data modeling, high-availability environments, and database management.
Strength in implementing QA frameworks for high-availability, mission-critical energy software.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to navigate matrixed, global organizations, influence cross-functional teams, and align technical constraints with business goals.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of EMS projects and their software delivery lifecycle.
Ensure technical execution, system stability, and integration of EMS solutions into customer control room environments.
Bridge research and development with the mission-critical requirements of grid operators.
Translate real-world utility challenges into input for product and R&D evolution.
Navigate legacy-to-modern system migrations while balancing customer-specific requirements with platform standardization.
Manage the go-live handover from the project team to the Maintenance & Support organization.
Provide comprehensive training on EMS operations during the support transition.
Implement quality assurance frameworks for high-availability, mission-critical energy software.
Travel domestically or globally as required, expected to be less than 20%.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Health Coach access and 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.
Professional development opportunities.
Relocation assistance is mentioned as available for U.S.-based candidates in the role details, although a separate posting statement says “Relocation Assistance Provided: No.”