Senior Engineer – Technical Regulations and Standards

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

3d•$113,200 - $188,800•Onsite

About The Position

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment. The Senior Engineer – Technical Regulations and Standards is responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and communicating applicable laws, standards, and technical regulations relevant to Onshore Wind Turbines installed in North America. This role provides guidance to design engineering teams to ensure their understanding and incorporation of regulatory requirements into product design and compliance activities. The position also supports product certification and qualification efforts through coordination with independent third parties, external engineering firms, and governmental agencies. The role requires strong technical expertise in standards and regulations, as well as the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and contribute to strategy and policy development within the technical regulations domain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in renewable energy, power generation, or general equipment manufacturing.
Proven experience in technical regulations, standards, compliance, certification, or product qualification within the wind energy or power generation industry. (OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, IEC 61400-30, NFPA 70 and UL 508A)
Strong knowledge of North American regulatory requirements and standards applicable to wind turbines or similar equipment.
Ability to interpret complex technical standards and translate them into actionable guidance for engineering teams.
Experience working with certification bodies, third-party assessors, external engineering firms, or governmental agencies.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable leveraging AI tools to continually improve processes and productivity.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating across multiple functions and stakeholders.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to make decisions on moderately complex technical or operational issues using sound judgment.
Deep understanding of best practices in technical regulations, standards, and compliance processes.
Awareness of current and emerging developments in wind turbine standards and regulatory frameworks.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus across teams.
Ability to act as a trusted resource for colleagues with less experience.
Demonstrated ability to take a new perspective on existing solutions and identify practical improvements.
Experience contributing to product strategy, policy development, or compliance governance.
Familiarity with competitive landscape and differentiators in the wind energy market.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Early people leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, or supporting talent development, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review, interpret, and maintain applicable standards and regulations required by law for Onshore Wind Turbines in North America.
Communicate relevant standards and regulatory requirements to the design and engineering community.
Act as a technical resource for compliance-related questions and best practices within the organization.
Support product compliance and certification activities, including testing, design reviews, and related technical documentation.
Communicate compliance results, findings, and required actions to engineering and supply chain teams.
Interface with external engineering firms, certification bodies, and governmental agencies to support product compliance, certification, or qualification.
Maintain awareness of the latest developments in technical standards and regulations affecting wind turbines and other power-generating equipment in North America.
Contribute to strategy and policy development related to technical regulations and standards.
Provide informal guidance and technical support to less experienced team members.
May lead small projects with moderate scope, risk, and resource requirements.
Use technical judgment and data analysis to support recommendations and decision-making.
Help build consensus by clearly explaining technical or regulatory topics to internal and external stakeholders.

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
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