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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Lead Application Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical degree is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in design, engineering, specification development, cost estimation, and construction of electrical substations, as well as in power transmission or generation projects for the energy sector.
  • At least 2 years of experience in technical proposal writing and tender management.
  • Availability for up to 20% travel, which may include international travel, and compliance with relevant company travel and tax policies.
  • Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written, is required.
  • Experience developing proposals for large and complex high-voltage substation projects.
  • Experience with full turnkey high-voltage substation solutions, including EPC/EPCI and civil works.
  • Ability to develop technical strategies to improve proposal success after understanding customer critical-to-quality requirements and desired outcomes.
  • Expertise in the design of power transmission and distribution equipment and systems, electrical substations, and protection devices, including knowledge of equipment installation, construction, and field operations.
  • Experience developing and estimating engineering design packages, including drawings, calculations, studies, and bills of materials.
  • Experience with power system studies and application of medium-, high-, extra-high-, and ultra-high-voltage equipment.
  • Knowledge of project estimating methods and cost engineering theory.
  • Knowledge of high- and extra-high-voltage substation physical and outdoor design and construction, including foundation design and site preparation.
  • Knowledge of substation protection and control schemes, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) communication systems, factory and site testing, commissioning methods, and maintenance.
  • Experience in construction, field testing, and commissioning.
  • Knowledge of and experience using Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards and codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
  • Working knowledge of power systems automation equipment, SCADA applications, and communication applications.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the technical point of reference throughout the Inquiry-to-Order phase and develop technical solutions for high-voltage substations and electrical grids.
  • Ensure the accuracy of technical proposals, including equipment specifications; develop and review single-line diagrams for protection and AC/DC systems; prepare layout drawings; size AC/DC loads; define clarifications and exceptions; quantify deliverables; define scopes of work; and estimate engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning costs based on client specifications and applicable standards.
  • Conduct preliminary studies for high-voltage substations to verify the suitability of specifications and proposed solution designs.
  • Provide technical support in preparing requests for quotation packages for subcontractors and electrical equipment suppliers.
  • Support the commercial team with technical customer presentations.
  • Design and implement methodologies, templates, and libraries to produce accurate cost estimates with minimal engineering effort for a given customer scope.
  • Write technical specifications for equipment and services, and work with project managers and sourcing to manage quotations and vendor responses.
  • Work with the Proposal Manager, application engineering team, and assigned multidisciplinary engineers to prepare engineering, procurement, and construction estimates for conventional utility, industrial, and renewable substations; protection and control and equipment programs; systems and communications projects; and balance-of-plant projects, including FACTS and HVDC.
  • Deliver technically high-quality proposals that are compliant or clearly clarified, effective, cost-competitive, and reduce overall performance risk; ensure proposals are clear, provide customer value, and demonstrate compliance with customer specifications.
  • Use knowledge of relevant markets and customer economic value to support winning bid strategies.
  • Apply knowledge of best practices, how the role’s area integrates with others, competition, and market differentiators.
  • Use judgment to make decisions and solve moderately complex technical, operational, product-management, manufacturing, or engineering problems.
  • Build consensus and influence stakeholders on topics within the role’s field of expertise.

Desired Qualifications

  • A professional engineering license (PE/P.Eng.) in the United States or Canada is preferred.

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

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, MA
Founded
2024

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