Full-Time
Lead Electrical/Project Engineer
GE Vernova
1,001-5,000 employees
Global energy provider: power, wind, electrification
No salary listed
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Bachelor's, Master's
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- A Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Controls Engineering, or Science from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum of 10+ years of experience with detailed engineering, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), project execution, and control software design, development, and implementation.
- Expertise in solar, energy storage, plant-level systems, inverters, transformers, ring main units, balance-of-plant equipment validation and verification, and systems integration.
- Experience leading large-scale engineering projects, EPC, detailed engineering, simulation models, power electronic equipment, product design, and site engineering.
- Experience with grid code compliance in various countries.
- Experience in a power generation industry such as renewable, thermal, or nuclear power.
- Experience with communication network equipment functionality, selection, software features, hardware, and cybersecurity.
- Experience implementing controls or systems integration in products, together with field engineering experience.
- Knowledge of GE Mark VIe products and tools including GE ToolboxST, WorkstationST, CIMPLICITY supervisory control and data acquisition software, P80i software, HDM, and Simulink.
- Experience interpreting power system design outputs including single-line diagrams, low-voltage and medium-voltage protection and coordination, voltage-drop and dip calculations, load-flow and fault studies, arc-flash calculations, transient-system and scenario analysis, harmonic voltage total harmonic distortion calculations, medium-voltage and low-voltage power-system cabling, power-supply quality, and electromagnetic compatibility.
- Experience designing systems and equipment to meet reliability, testing, manufacturability, material, and cost guidelines.
- Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information.
- Strong problem-analysis and resolution skills.
- Knowledge of power conversion systems and controls.
- Experience working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, and related organizations.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Take care of project deliverables, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, perform detailed engineering, validate controls software, and support commissioning for solar, battery energy storage system, and hybrid plant control systems and inverters.
- Serve as the single point of contact for technical issues for the customer and project manager.
- Track the overall status of project deliverables for assigned projects to meet team goals.
- Lead and coordinate all balance-of-plant technical aspects of energy storage projects, including single-line drawings and schematics, plan and elevation drawings, general arrangement and site layout, relay protection and control requirements, layouts for low-voltage and high-voltage equipment, conduit, cable, wiring, grounding, and control buildings.
- Develop schedules and updates, support sourcing initiatives, plan and track project design reviews, perform quality control and quality assurance, and manage contractors for assigned engineering projects or programs.
- Develop, improve, and administer customer overview and operational training material for the control system.
- Work across hybrid engineering and services organizations to prepare installation, commissioning, and operations documentation for internal employees and customers.
- Drive performance and reliability enhancements back to the product.
- Coordinate with sourcing and the project team on technical matters to meet project specifications, cost-control objectives, and schedule objectives.
- Deliver a high-quality product meeting customer requirements on time and on or under budget, with accountability for team results.
- Define processes and procedures, perform root cause analyses, perform corrective actions, and validate process control.
- Support quality and standardization initiatives.
- Present technical plans in the voice of the customer.
- Curiosity, passion for excellence, and drive to deliver on time.
- A self-starting attitude.
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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US Treasury yields near 4.79% reflect strong corporate borrowing for AI investments rather than economic weakness, according to analysts Joel Litman and Rob Spivey. They argue that context matters more than absolute rate levels. Companies borrowing at 5% to fund projects returning 30-40% benefit from current rates, whilst those earning less than borrowing costs face pressure. The analysts note that AI-related corporate debt issuance reached roughly $1.5 trillion this year, driving yields higher. Alphabet posted its first negative free cash flow since 2004, burning $5.9 billion in Q2 as capital expenditure hit $44.9 billion. Amazon swung to negative $7.6 billion on a trailing basis. However, negative cash flow can signal productive investment rather than distress, the analysts suggest.
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.