Full-Time
Lead Engineer 2
Electrical Component
GE Vernova
1,001-5,000 employees
Global energy provider: power, wind, electrification
No salary listed
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Hybrid
Hybrid role in Noida, India; remote working flexibility is available. Relocation assistance is provided.
Bachelor's, Master's
 Electrical Engineering (1) |
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- The candidate should possess strong hands-on experience preparing and reviewing medium-voltage equipment technical specifications, datasheets, and purchase requisitions, vendor offer evaluation, technical bid analysis, layout and section drawings, equipment sizing, switchyard electrical equipment specifications, general arrangement drawings, STATCOM yard and valve room layout preparation, cooling system arrangement, interfacing points, and site pre-commissioning work.
- Deep technical expertise in medium-voltage switchgear, power transformers, air-core and iron-core reactors, capacitors, busbars and cables, wall bushings, AC and DC current transformers, PCR, AIS circuit breakers, voltage transformers, surge arresters, disconnectors, earthing switches, auxiliary transformers, and grounding transformers.
- Knowledge of electrical clearances and insulation coordination, short-circuit forces, thermal limits, earthing and lightning protection design, and busbar sizing.
- Strong knowledge of medium-voltage systems and substation design, FACTS/STATCOM configurations, IGBT valve configuration and layout design, and valve cooling systems.
- Experience interfacing with primary electrical design, civil and structural engineering, control and protection, and installation and commissioning teams.
- Ability to ensure alignment between electrical schematics and physical layouts, manage interfaces with grid and substation infrastructure, and coordinate with automation, civil, and MEP disciplines.
- Ability to coordinate site and office teams for project execution.
- Eight to twelve years of relevant experience in substation, FACTS, or HVDC projects.
- A minimum of two to three years of experience specifically in STATCOM, FACTS, or HVDC projects.
- A BTech or MTech degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Strong prioritization and time-management skills.
- Prepare equipment technical specifications, datasheets, and purchase requisitions; evaluate vendors and technical bids; approve vendor drawings and documents; provide manufacturing clearance, FAT, and site pre-commissioning support.
- Prepare layouts and generate bills of quantities for STATCOM yard medium-voltage bays.
- Prepare ITO tender drawings, estimate bills of quantities, finalize and evaluate requests for quotation, and select equipment with the best pricing options.
- Coordinate and integrate with automation, civil, and MEP teams.
- Coordinate site and office teams for project execution.
- Work with the FACTS Solution Line team on international STATCOM and related high-voltage projects.
- Report to the Engineering Manager – Electromechanical for the Noida office.
- Experience working on one to two STATCOM/HVDC projects.
- Experience in utility-scale grid integration and EHV substations.
- Expertise in layout preparation and bill-of-quantities generation using Revit for STATCOM yard medium-voltage bays.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and three-dimensional tools such as Revit.
- Strong understanding of FACTS and power electronics applications.
- Deep knowledge of IEC, IEEE, and CIGRE standards related to harmonics and insulation coordination.
- Strong cross-functional coordination skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain engineering quality.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Effective communication with global teams.
- Industry background in FACTS/STATCOM, power transmission and distribution, renewable energy integration, or HVDC.
GE Vernova is a global energy company created in 2024 to support the electricity grid and the energy transition, with three focuses: Power, Wind, and Electrification. It sells large-scale equipment, signs long-term service agreements, and provides software to utilities, independent power producers, grid operators, and large industrial energy users. Its products include H-Class gas turbines that can burn natural gas with blends of hydrogen toward 100% hydrogen, Haliade-X offshore wind turbines up to 14.7 MW, and GridOS software that unifies grid data to help manage networks and integrate renewables. By combining hardware, services, and software under GE heritage, it aims to meet rising electricity demand while accelerating decarbonization across global energy systems.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 orders rose 88% to $24.2 billion, led by Power and Electrification.
- Backlog hit $176 billion in July 2026, with gas equipment expected to reach 125 GW.
- August 2026 JV with LS Electric expands GE Vernova in Korea's HVDC market.
What critics are saying
- Vineyard Wind sued GE Vernova in April 2026; blade failures damaged offshore credibility.
- Wind execution remains fragile after the 2024 blade break and court-ordered project continuation.
- If gas-turbine production slips below 20 GW in 2026, backlog monetization stalls.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- GE Vernova controls Power, Wind, and Electrification across generation and grids worldwide.
- Its gas turbine backlog reached 116 GW in Q2 2026, supporting long-duration demand.
- GridOS, HVDC, and gas turbines position GE Vernova for AI-driven electrification buildouts.
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GE Vernova and Quanta Services are positioned as resilient stocks that could withstand market volatility, according to a new analysis. Both companies are benefiting from surging demand for electrical infrastructure driven by AI and data centre expansion. GE Vernova, spun off from General Electric in 2024, has seen its stock rise more than sixfold since debut. The company's backlog expanded 37% year over year to $176.3 billion at the end of Q2 2026, nearly four times its projected annual revenue of $46.2 billion. Quanta Services, an energy infrastructure builder, reported a backlog of $53.4 billion in Q2 2026, up 49% year over year. The company's revenue is projected to grow 39% in 2026. Analysts expect GE Vernova's revenue and adjusted EBITDA to grow at compound annual growth rates of 17% and 60% respectively from 2025 to 2028.
GE Vernova has hired Claire McDonough as CFO, effective 1 January, leaving electric vehicle maker Rivian to find her successor. McDonough joined Rivian in January 2021 and helped take the company public through a $13.7 billion IPO that November. She also negotiated Rivian's technology joint venture with Volkswagen, which agreed to invest up to $5.8 billion. Rivian shares fell more than 6% following the announcement, whilst GE Vernova shares declined about 3%. Analysts cited Rivian's lack of a clear succession plan as a factor weighing on its shares. Derek Mulvey, Rivian's VP of finance, is expected to serve as interim CFO after McDonough's departure. McDonough will join GE Vernova in November, succeeding Kenneth Parks, who is retiring.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is building a foundry in Bastrop, Texas, to manufacture blades and vanes for industrial gas turbines, according to The Information. Musk confirmed the move on X, saying in-house casting could accelerate natural gas turbines coming online by up to 18 months. The initiative targets the same supply chain bottleneck GE Vernova has flagged to investors. GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik said the company pushed suppliers to add capacity in 2024, sometimes providing capital for new furnaces. GE is mostly sold out through 2030 and aims to increase annual turbine production from 20 gigawatts this year to 30 GW by decade's end. SpaceX has committed over $2.8 billion to gas turbines over three years to support its Colossus data centres near Memphis. The move addresses growing power demand from AI infrastructure expansion.
GE Vernova has formed a joint venture with LS Electric to strengthen its position in the high-voltage direct current sector. Announced at the CIGRE 2026 event in Paris, the partnership will focus on South Korea's voltage source converter-based HVDC projects, which are crucial for transmitting renewable energy from the southwestern region to greater Seoul. The venture combines GE Vernova's VSC-HVDC technology with LS Electric's local capabilities and market presence. The companies also plan to pursue HVDC opportunities in other global markets. The move aligns with GE Vernova's strategy to capitalise on growing power infrastructure demand. During Q2, the company's Power orders jumped 135% year-over-year, whilst Electrification revenue grew 68%. However, the joint venture faces execution risks and may take time to generate meaningful revenue.