Senior Electrical Engineering Leader - Power Infrastructure

GE Vernova•Greenville, SC

17h•$113,200 - $188,800•Onsite

About The Position

GE Vernova's Greenville Technology Lab operates an industrial power system supporting development, validation, and testing of advanced power generation technologies. The Senior Electrical Engineering Leader serves as the site's senior technical authority for electrical infrastructure across its test facilities, guiding the technical strategy, reliability, safety, modernization, and expansion of critical electrical systems that support testing operations. The role provides technical ownership of electrical infrastructure spanning utility interconnections, medium- and low-voltage distribution, protection systems, control power, and specialized testing equipment. It leads reliability and safety initiatives, engineering design and review, power system studies, capital projects, equipment procurement, commissioning, troubleshooting, and long-term infrastructure planning. The leader also mentors engineers and technicians and collaborates with facilities, operations, test engineering, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders. The position is based full-time and 100% onsite at the Greenville Technology Lab in Greenville, South Carolina. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements. The role may require authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, or an associate's degree and 15 or more years of relevant experience.
At least 10 years of electrical engineering experience in one or more of the following: industrial facilities, power generation, utilities, manufacturing, engineering consulting, EPC organizations, test facilities, or large infrastructure projects.
At least 5 years of experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical power systems.
At least 5 years of experience with electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, generators, VFDs, protective relays, or comparable industrial power equipment.
At least 5 years of experience supporting electrical system commissioning, operations, troubleshooting, or major capital projects.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.
Ability to obtain U.S. Government authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
15 or more years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience.
Experience performing or interpreting power system studies using ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYME, ASPEN, or similar tools.
Experience as a technical leader, subject matter expert, lead electrical engineer, or engineering manager.
Experience with utility systems, power generation facilities, transmission and distribution systems, test facilities, or large industrial operations.
Knowledge of protection systems, relay coordination, grounding design, power quality, and electrical system reliability.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and construction projects.
Familiarity with electrical equipment testing, commissioning, and infrastructure modernization programs.
Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and OSHA standards and codes, and familiarity with IEC or other international standards.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and ownership of electrical infrastructure, including utility interconnections, medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, protection systems, control power, and specialized testing equipment.
Champion electrical safety and lead compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, lockout/tagout, electrical safe work practices, and arc flash mitigation programs.
Support reliability, maintenance, modernization, and expansion of critical electrical infrastructure.
Serve as the primary technical resource during complex troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
Establish long-term strategies to improve system reliability, maintainability, safety, and operational performance.
Lead electrical system design, specification development, equipment selection, and commissioning.
Review and approve engineering deliverables, including one-line diagrams, protection schemes, load studies, equipment specifications, and construction packages.
Ensure electrical designs meet applicable industry standards and business requirements.
Provide technical leadership for facility upgrades, capacity expansions, modernization programs, and infrastructure investments.
Partner with internal stakeholders, engineering firms, contractors, vendors, and commissioning teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
Support project planning, scope development, technical reviews, budgeting, and execution; serve as lead electrical engineering authority for assigned capital projects.
Perform or oversee load-flow, short-circuit, protective-device coordination, arc-flash, motor-starting, and system-reliability studies.
Manage electrical equipment procurement and technical evaluations; review vendor drawings and engineering packages.
Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, installation oversight, and commissioning.
Provide technical guidance to contractors, suppliers, and external engineering partners.
Mentor engineers, technicians, and project teams; foster knowledge sharing and electrical engineering best practices.
Collaborate with mechanical, controls, facilities, operations, and test engineering teams and help develop electrical engineering capabilities at the lab.

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 for eligible candidates.
Professional development and competitive compensation.