STATCOM Application Engineer

GE Vernova • Saratoga Springs, NY

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About The Position

The STATCOM Application Engineer leads and oversees engineering activities for STATCOM projects from tendering through handover to the project execution organization. The role has overall responsibility for engineering coordination on assigned projects, working closely with the Bid Manager, engineering teams, subcontractors, and GE units around the world. It serves as the technical lead during pre-sales and sales, managing engineering activities in the ITO phase and coordinating project engineering deliverables within the offer’s budget and schedule.

The position also contributes to technical contract negotiations, reviews bid packages for quality, manages scope and interfaces, communicates with internal and external stakeholders, and supports the ongoing development of project engineering procedures, methods, and tools. The role is available in Saratoga Springs, United States, or São Paulo, Brazil, and involves willingness to travel internationally. GE Vernova describes the work environment as international and offers professional development and competitive compensation.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, such as Automation, Electrical Engineering, or Power Systems Engineering, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Several years of experience in engineering management on delivery projects or tenders; experience in the transmission grid environment, such as HV/MV electrical substations, FACTS, or HVDC, is ideal.
• Successful experience managing multidisciplinary teams with multiple interfaces and products originating from several countries.
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to travel, including internationally.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or skills in power electronics.
• Previous experience in an international work environment.
• Previous experience with electrical substations or equipment.
• Self-starter with flexibility, resilience, and a self-learning attitude.
• Team-oriented, with good prioritization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead during the pre-sales and sales process for STATCOM and FACTS projects.
• Lead technical proposal creation in collaboration with detailed engineering teams.
• Manage overall design activities during the ITO phase, including defining the design quality plan and supervising and coordinating engineering tasks performed in-house or by suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure technical coordination of projects during the ITO phase.
• Manage project engineering deliverables in accordance with the offer budget and delivery schedule.
• Participate in technical contract negotiations with prospective customers.
• Conduct quality reviews of bid packages to improve the quality of submissions.
• Manage scope and ensure project interfaces are seamless, without gaps or duplication.
• Guide customers and support GE’s competitive advantage.
• Handle internal and external communication and reporting.
• Participate in the continued development of project engineering management procedures, methods, and tools.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Health Coach access
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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