Project Engineer - Energy Management Systems (EMS)
About The Position
The Project Engineer for Advanced Energy Management Systems (AEMS) is responsible for the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle of Energy Management System projects. The role supports deployment of grid-critical EMS solutions, with emphasis on technical execution, system stability, and integration into customer control rooms. The engineer bridges R&D and grid-operator needs, contributes real-world utility challenges to product evolution, and works across a matrixed organization to align technical constraints with business goals. Responsibilities include navigating legacy-to-modern system migrations and ensuring a comprehensive handover to Maintenance & Support, including training on EMS operations. Domestic or global travel is expected to be less than 20%.
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 (EMS/SCADA) for transmission and distribution utilities.
- 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.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end delivery lifecycle of EMS projects and implementations.
- Ensure technical execution, system stability, and integration of EMS solutions into customer control room environments.
- Translate real-world utility challenges into input for product and R&D evolution.
- Influence and align cross-functional teams in a matrixed, global organization.
- Manage legacy-to-modern system migrations, balancing customer-specific requirements with platform standardization.
- Manage the go-live handover from the project team to Maintenance & Support, including comprehensive training on EMS operations.
- Implement quality assurance frameworks for high-availability, mission-critical energy software.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova and 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 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.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Professional development and challenging careers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
