Tendering System Application Engineer

GE Vernova

2d•$98,400 - $164,000•Remote

About The Position

The Tendering System Application Engineer serves as the primary technical architect for complex power systems and advanced energy infrastructure, supporting grid electrification sales initiatives as a technical lead within the Commercial Project Solutions team. The role bridges engineering and commercial tendering through technical validation, solution design, and cost estimation across DCS/SCADA, automation, protection and control, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and monitoring and diagnostics. The engineer translates customer needs into integrated technical architectures, validating technical viability and accurately scoping projects to support sales success. The role leads the technical definition of projects and provides technical oversight throughout the tender lifecycle. It also supports system interoperability, early identification and quantification of technical risks, and technical guidance for cross-functional stakeholders. The position is remote. GE Vernova states that the U.S. pay range is $98,400 to $164,000, with geographic differentials in certain areas and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
3–5 years of experience designing and architecting protection and control schemes, SCADA systems, and substation automation.
Understanding of substation communication protocols such as DNP3 and IEC61850, and IED/relay application principles.
Proficiency using Visio to produce conceptual engineering drawings, network architecture diagrams, and system layouts.
Ability to analyze technical specifications and translate them into actionable, efficient tender-phase project execution strategies.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Microgrids, PMCS, EMS platforms, and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards.
Foundational understanding of how technical reliability and system efficiency influence project competitiveness and profitability.
Ability to partner with commercial and product engineering teams to solve complex problems while keeping the customer’s end-use case central to technical decisions.
Ability to synthesize complex technical challenges into clear, concise documentation and professional presentations.

Responsibilities

Define technical requirements and architecture for DCS/SCADA and automation schemes.
Translate client requirements into detailed technical specifications, including protection single-line diagrams, network architecture, and IED integration requirements, ensuring compliance with IEEE, IEC, and CSA standards.
Lead technical work throughout the tender lifecycle and evaluate customer RFQs to define technical scopes of work.
Perform performance and cost estimations aligned with customer requirements, ensuring project scopes and financial models are accurate, technically viable, and optimized for risk mitigation.
Define technical requirements for substation communication protocols, including DNP3 and IEC61850, and validate system architecture for performance, reliability, and alignment with cybersecurity standards.
Manage the technical Risk & Opportunity register, identify and quantify technical risks during the pre-bid phase, and define contingency allowances.
Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams and explain design choices and their long-term value to customers.

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 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.
Professional development.
Competitive compensation.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.