Technical Director 2 - Consulting Sales
About The Position
As a Technical Director for GE Vernova Consulting Services, this role leads advanced technical studies in electric power systems and serves as a subject matter expert and technical authority. It focuses on expanding the consulting business and supporting growth in areas such as data centers and renewable energy integration. The position supports technical execution and business development, working with customers, external stakeholders, and internal business leaders. The Technical Director leads engineering analysis and project work related to power electronics and power systems control, including renewable generation, FACTS, battery energy storage systems, and data centers. The role defines study and modeling scope, develops proposals and technical processes, oversees technical teams, mentors engineers, and supports industry engagement and intellectual property development. It also contributes to customer development, presentations, and project delivery across technical scope, cost, and schedule.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Power Systems Engineering.
- At least 17 years of experience in the electric power industry.
- Demonstrated experience in technical performance analysis of electric power systems with power electronic sources, FACTS devices, or loads, or in mitigating power variability challenges in data centers or similar industrial settings.
- Experience with transient analysis and proficiency using and leading efforts with EMT and phasor-domain simulation tools.
- At least 10 years of experience in a consulting organization, OEM, utility, or system operator performing engineering analysis and design, developing engineering solutions in a team environment, and providing technical consulting services to customers.
- At least 5 years in positions that included mentoring less experienced engineers.
- Willingness to travel; 20% travel is typical.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Power Systems Engineering.
- Enthusiasm for an open, sharing, and supportive work environment where team members help each other solve challenging technical problems.
- Experience with wide system-level studies in a consulting or utility environment.
- Experience supporting power electronics control development for products connected to bulk utility systems or large industrial systems.
- Familiarity with global modeling and simulation requirements.
- Experience mentoring teams in creating complex equipment models for transient analysis tools such as ATP, EMTP-RV, or PSCAD, and stability tools such as PSSE, PowerFactory, or PSLF, based on field tests or equipment.
- Experience preparing complex technical proposals.
- Active participation in industry professional societies such as IEEE or CIGRE.
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct team-based technical analysis of power electronics and power systems control related to renewable generation, FACTS, battery energy storage systems, and data centers.
- Identify the study and modeling scope needed to address GEV and customer technical challenges, and prepare proposals with technical and commercial contributors.
- Develop processes and standards for study approaches, model development and management, and benchmarking.
- Build relationships with industry stakeholders and facilitate new working and business relationships.
- Share technical knowledge among global Consulting Services teams and help address technical gaps.
- Oversee technical teams and coordinate with other technical directors on systems and processes to maintain or improve quality.
- Lead industry advocacy groups on behalf of GEV and coordinate Consulting Services participation.
- Help establish recruiting pathways and internship programs.
- Lead intellectual property development activities, including mentoring and training on processes.
- Educate external stakeholders about GEV equipment capabilities and performance.
- Contribute to project teams by conducting technical analysis and mentoring and advising team members.
- Organize project teams and guide individual contributors.
- Lead and manage project technical work, cost, and schedule.
- Develop technical understanding of the electrical characteristics of GEV generation and transmission products and their integration with electrical grids.
- Identify and cultivate customers and business opportunities, lead proposal preparation, and deliver customer presentations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach 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 eligibility.
- Professional development and competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
