Lead Engineer - Electrical Component
About the job
- Design high-voltage primary systems for 132 kV and above GIS/AIS substations for grid-interconnected projects.
- Prepare basic single-line diagrams, layout plans and sections, earthing layouts, DSLP layouts, and trench layouts.
- Perform earthing design, lightning design, cable sizing, battery sizing, illumination system design, sag-tension calculations, short-circuit force calculations, and busbar sizing in accordance with IEEE and IEC standards.
- Select and size project equipment in accordance with IEEE and IEC standards.
- Prepare distribution and auxiliary systems.
- Evaluate vendor drawings, guaranteed technical particulars, calculations, and technical specifications.
- Perform low-voltage and medium-voltage engineering for collector substations, unit substations, and pooling stations.
- Prepare tender drawings and bills of quantities, finalize requests for quotation, evaluate components, and select equipment based on pricing options.
- Coordinate and integrate with automation, civil, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing teams.
- Coordinate site and office teams for project execution.
- Apply knowledge of IEEE and IEC codes, safety in design, environmental, health, and safety aspects, and alternating-current substation engineering practices.
- Lead projects independently and handle clients.
- Handle and develop teams.
- Hold a bachelor's degree or diploma in electrical engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Have at least 12 years of experience with a degree or 15 years with a diploma in extra-high-voltage/high-voltage air-insulated and gas-insulated substation design.
- Demonstrate understanding of power-system components, including transformers, switchgear, and protection systems, and renewable-energy integration.
- Explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to balance technical requirements and business needs.
- Work collaboratively across teams and with clients.
- Guide and groom the team and execute projects in line with client and project requirements.
- Travel globally as required.
- Support sales and business development by providing technical expertise in the design of electrification solutions for extra-high-voltage/high-voltage substations.
- Perform system design, material selection, quantity estimation, and other engineering activities for projects.
- Provide technical consultations to customers.
- Ensure proposed solutions meet customer needs and comply with industry standards, safety regulations, quality requirements, and cost-efficiency objectives.
- Coordinate with the GSI Global Engineering Centre, regions, and business lines according to project requirements.
- Coordinate site and office teams for project execution.
- Coordinate and integrate with automation, civil, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing teams.
- Manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and provide leadership during design and implementation phases.
- Translate customer needs into practical, cost-effective, and standards-compliant technical solutions.
- Deliver designs that meet safety and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with FACTS projects, including STATCOM, FSC, and synchronous condensers.
- Experience with HVDC and FACTS integrated project applications.
- Competence with specialized tools such as CANECO, ETAP, CDGES, or equivalent tools.
- Experience with 3D design tools.
- Flexibility and willingness to learn global developments in renewable technologies and adopt new learning challenges.
- Ability to expand the competency domain.
About the company
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 jumped 88% organically; data center orders exceeded $5 billion.
- Backlog reached $176.3 billion in Q2 2026, supporting growth through 2027.
- GE Vernova raised 2026 revenue guidance to $45.5-$46.5 billion after stronger cash conversion.
What critics are saying
- Wind lost $275 million in Q2 2026; US orders stayed blocked by tariffs.
- Vineyard Wind sued GE Vernova in April 2026 over blade failures and payment disputes.
- Offshore wind execution can destroy capital, distract management, and cripple credibility with utilities.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- GE Vernova's August 26, 2026 LS Electric JV strengthens VSC-HVDC execution in Korea.
- Its August 24, 2026 MV-UPS launch targets data centers and AI factories directly.
- Scott Strazik's platform spans turbines, grid gear, and services across 25-30% of global electricity.
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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
Company News
Jim Cramer highlighted GE Vernova and Vertiv on 2 October, noting their exposure to data centre growth. He questioned why the jobs report didn't reflect the data centre buildout, suggesting commercial construction is weak whilst data centre projects remain strong. Vertiv's Q2 net sales grew 24% annually, with operating profit up 44%. However, revenue growth of 17.8% missed analyst estimates of 23.6% due to supply chain issues, raising concerns about backlog conversion. The company's capital expenditure surged 285% to $173 million. GE Vernova's shares have risen over 240% since October 2024. Q2 customer downpayments generated a $6.4 billion working capital benefit, pushing free cash flow up 2,532% to $5.1 billion. The company raised its full-year cash flow guidance to $11.5–$12.5 billion from $6.5–$7.5 billion.
General Electric spun off its energy division as GE Vernova on 2 April 2024. The stock opened at $142.25 per share and reached a record high of $1,174.86 on 30 June 2026, now trading at about $1,000. GE Vernova operates three segments: Power, Electrification, and Wind. Strong demand from cloud and AI markets drove growth in its Power and Electrification businesses, whilst the Wind segment faced operational challenges. The company's backlog grew 37% year-over-year to $176.3 billion at the end of Q2 2026. Analysts expect revenue and adjusted EBITDA to grow at compound annual growth rates of 17% and 60% respectively from 2025 to 2028. GE Vernova trades at 27 times next year's adjusted EBITDA, with an enterprise value of $262 billion.
GE Vernova, General Electric's former energy division spun off in 2024, is positioned to benefit from surging power demands at AI data centres. The company operates three segments: Power (55% of 2025 orders), Electrification (33%), and Wind (13%), providing turbines, transformers, and grid services. Orders grew 24% organically in the first half of 2026, driven by Power and Electrification segments. By Q2 2026, GE Vernova's backlog reached $176.3 billion — 4.6 times its 2025 revenue of $38.1 billion. The company expects 2026 revenue to grow 20-22%, accelerating from 9% growth in 2025 and 5% in 2024. Fortune Business Insights projects the global AI in power utilities market could expand at a 19.3% compound annual growth rate from 2026 to 2034.
Four major engineering firms have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on building and deploying small modular reactors (SMRs) in Europe. GE Vernova, Hitachi, Samsung C&T, and Poland-based SGE will work together on market development and commercial opportunities for the BWRX-300, an SMR developed by GE Vernova and Hitachi subsidiaries. The agreement was signed during the Atlantic Council Nuclear Energy Policy Summit at the UN General Assembly in New York. SMRs are smaller-scale, plug-and-play nuclear generators that are cheaper and quicker to construct than traditional nuclear plants. They use low-enriched uranium that can be sourced entirely from western enrichment providers. The initiative has government backing from the US, Japan, and South Korea, supported by a trilateral agreement signed at the recent NATO summit.
GE Vernova shares have fallen 20.8% from their 52-week high of $1,195.94, closing at $946.22 on 21 September. Despite the pullback, the stock remains up 47% over the past year. The company reported strong second-quarter results, with orders of $24.2 billion, up 88% organically year-on-year. Revenue reached $11.1 billion, up 22%, whilst net income for the first six months totalled $5.3 billion, compared with $756 million in the prior-year period. GE Vernova is positioned to benefit from surging power demand driven by artificial intelligence data centres. The company also has a nuclear energy division developing small modular reactors through a joint venture with Hitachi, with commercial operation expected by the end of 2030. The company faces challenges including a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 38.1 and declining wind division sales.