Primary System Engineer
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Silverwater, Australia
RemoteUp to 20% travel to onsite locations may be required.
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Science or Engineering, with a major in electrical engineering.
- At least 4–5 years of working experience in AC substation engineering, including design, calculation, high-voltage equipment selection, and supervision of site testing and commissioning.
- Knowledge of Australian and International Electrotechnical Commission standards related to power systems and equipment.
- Ability to travel onsite, expected to be up to 20% depending on business needs.
- Ability to work across different time zones and monitor, read, and respond to contacts outside normal working hours.
Responsibilities
- Design and integrate essential components for high-voltage and medium-voltage air-insulated and gas-insulated substations and power generation in compliance with international and Australian standards.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for substation layout implementation and design calculations.
- Develop comprehensive design specifications and support procurement activities.
- Manage project strategies, risks, and customer relationships for successful project delivery.
- Ensure streamlined documentation management and facilitate effective design processes.
- Collaborate with construction teams to incorporate design insights into project outcomes.
- Manage engineering subcontractors for specific work packages.
- Conduct site inspections and supervision to validate design, manufacture, and installation.
- Witness factory testing.
- Participate in teams assigned to organizational initiatives and generic issues.
- Present or review material in technical and program reviews.
- Ensure proper documentation of technical data for assigned projects and tasks in accordance with engineering policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate environmental, health, and safety leadership and ensure the Zero Deviation Plan is implemented within the team.
- Identify and evaluate environmental, health, and safety risks and implement practical measures.
- Participate in hierarchical and team safety visits and lead environmental, health, and safety improvement initiatives.
- Set objectives and measure results to encourage environmental, health, and safety performance.
- Model proper safety practices, observe work conditions and behaviours, provide constructive feedback, and recognize effective prevention.
- Participate in defining corrective actions when work is unsafe or an uncontrolled risk is observed.
- Routinely observe the routines and behaviours of others, provide immediate feedback regarding unsafe behaviour, and recognize safe behaviours.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a leading role managing engineering activities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
- Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
- Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
- Effective problem-identification and solution skills.
- Proven analytical and organizational ability.
About the company
GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
- Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
- Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.
What critics are saying
- Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
- Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
- Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
- Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
- Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus