Resident Engineer - AC Substations

GE Vernova

4d • $89,300 - $148,700 • Remote

About The Position

GSI NAM Service Resident Engineer serves as the primary technical partner and on-site GE Vernova representative for a Utility Customer. Embedded at the customer’s facility, the Resident Engineer is responsible for the long-term reliability, performance, and maintenance strategy of the AC Substation installation. This role acts as the bridge between the customer’s operations team and the broader GE Vernova engineering and support organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related technical discipline
• 5 years of experience supervising high-voltage substations
• Minimum of 5 years of proven field experience
• Be available for work on project sites in US.

Nice To Haves

• Strong field leadership and decision-making
• Ability to read and interpret (SLD, general arrangement drawing, installation and commissioning procedures)
• Strong understanding of EHS requirements for high-voltage project sites
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and interfaces simultaneously
• High attention to safety, quality, and detail
• Practical problem-solving in construction environments
• Ability to work under schedule pressure while maintaining standards

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-call technical point of contact. Provide immediate assessment, troubleshooting, and coordination for critical system failures or unplanned outages, ensuring rapid restoration of service while maintaining safety and operational integrity.
• Act as the primary on-site resource for troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and technical inquiries regarding AC Substation equipment, including switchgear, transformers, protection relays, and control infrastructure.
• Provide expert technical support for Substation Control and Protection systems. This includes managing and troubleshooting SCADA communication architectures monitoring DFR event reports, and maintaining the integrity of protection relay schemes.
• Assist in the development of comprehensive O&M procedures, including: i) Normal and emergency operating procedures. ii) Switching, clearance, and temporary earthing procedures. iii) Supporting the creation of maintenance procedures required for the repair of all "Covered Equipment."
• Provide mentorship and hands-on training to customer personnel as required. Identify, develop, and deliver formal training programs, ensuring that all Contractor-provided documentation is accurate and reflects current site "As-Built" designs.
• Ensure all scheduled maintenance work is executed effectively and in accordance with the agreed-upon Annual Work Plan. Assist in developing optimized work methods to improve efficiency.
• Review spare part lists, inventories, and specifications; provide recommendations for missing or damaged components. Assist in the inspection and testing of spare parts to ensure they are preserved to manufacturer standards and "ready for installation."
• Proactively monitor substation performance data to identify potential failure modes before they result in outages and provide ongoing system health diagnostics.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to the customer’s management; act as the primary liaison to facilitate communication between the site and GE Vernova’s regional engineering centers.
• Champion EHS standards on-site, ensuring all maintenance activities comply with safety requirements and that high-voltage risks are properly mitigated.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior