Technical Leader, Electrical Engineering – Aeroderivative Services Upgrades

GE Vernova•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Leader, Electrical Engineering is responsible for leading electrical engineering activities for Aeroderivative Services upgrade projects across the global installed gas turbine and package fleet. Projects include conversions, modifications, reliability and controls improvements, package reconfigurations, and repowering gas turbine generator sets using proven technologies. The role provides technical leadership for electrical design, integration, and execution of solutions intended to improve reliability, performance, availability, maintainability, emissions, efficiency, and package configuration and safety. The position contributes across the project lifecycle, from opportunity and proposal evaluation through engineering execution, customer engagement, and delivery. It serves as a recognized technical expert, leading multiple concurrent projects with substantial business impact while aligning work with safety, quality, delivery, cost, and business objectives. The role also provides technical direction to a team, develops team capability, and supports continuous improvement and business growth. The role requires occasional domestic and international travel, typically less than 10%, and participation in a hybrid office work environment. U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available. Relocation assistance is provided. The U.S. pay range is $113,200–$188,800, with geographic differentials in certain areas and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; health and employee assistance resources; retirement savings with company matching and retirement contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
At least 10 years of experience in gas turbine and accessories engineering design, applications engineering, or project execution.
At least 7 years of experience in Aeroderivative Engineering.
Significant experience providing direct or indirect technical leadership.
Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design practices for packaged Aeroderivative systems.
Experience with electrical system documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, control panel drawings, loop drawings, and related design deliverables.
Experience with electrical equipment integration, controls interfaces, instrumentation, and package-level system design.
Familiarity with generator, excitation, protection, power distribution, MCC, switchgear, transformer, and balance-of-plant electrical interfaces.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on an occasional basis, typically less than 10% of the time.
Willingness to participate in a hybrid office work environment.

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of Aeroderivative products and package applications.
Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
Experience designing integrated mechanical and electrical systems for gas turbine packages or similar industrial equipment.
Knowledge of applicable electrical and packaging codes and standards, including industrial and customer-specific requirements.
Familiarity with NEC, IEC, NFPA, UL, CE, or other applicable regional and industry standards.
Experience with hazardous area classification and associated electrical design considerations, where applicable.
Experience using electrical design and drafting tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent systems, where applicable.
Experience developing manufacturing Bills of Material (BOMs).
Demonstrated understanding of design for reliability, maintainability, manufacturability, quality, and product cost.
Experience leading projects with globally distributed, multidisciplinary teams.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and drive execution.
Demonstrated commitment to GE Vernova Way principles: Innovation, Customer Focus, Lean, One Team, and Accountability.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for a team of electrical engineers supporting Aeroderivative installed-fleet upgrade projects.
Lead electrical design, analysis, and integration for conversions, modifications, and upgrades that improve package performance, reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety.
Execute and support multiple concurrent projects, managing technical scope, schedule, quality, risk, product cost, and reliability.
Support projects from opportunity assessment and proposal development through order handoff and execution by reviewing scope, cost, schedule, and technical risk, and helping assign work according to team capability and workload.
Provide technical direction for package-level electrical systems, including controls and instrumentation interfaces, generator and protection systems, power distribution equipment, wiring, and field implementation support as applicable.
Collaborate with commercial, project management, sourcing, product support, manufacturing, and engineering teams to develop practical, compliant, and competitive solutions.
Lead and participate in technical reviews, program reviews, customer discussions, site surveys, and field support activities as needed.
Ensure engineering execution complies with applicable policies, standards, specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory or security requirements.
Drive first-time quality, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Coach and mentor team members, develop technical capability, and foster a culture aligned with GE Vernova Way principles.
Support or lead site surveys, customer meetings, and field issue resolution as needed.
Lead lean and continuous improvement initiatives, including kaizens and problem-solving reviews, to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Own and manage Aero upgrades KPIs and metrics through daily management to support business growth and margin enhancement.

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 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.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Relocation assistance.