Lead Electrical Engineer
About the job
- A master's degree or above in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
- At least 10 years of research and development experience with industrial drives and related components.
- Deep understanding of converter design with respect to power electronics.
- In-depth knowledge of motors and drive control systems for applications, including filter design and cable sizing.
- Strong experience or knowledge with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD and EPLAN, and experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
- Strong experience with simulation tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, Ansys Electromagnetics/Electronics, Altium, or OrCAD.
- Ability to lead, create, and review electrical design documents complying with global standards and lead VFD/converter projects from order through execution, including product introductions.
- Address the configuration of electrical apparatus and systems, especially power-electronics devices, switchgear, transformers, busbars, cables, non-conducting materials, and comprehensive system-integration concepts.
- Perform medium-voltage/low-voltage variable-frequency-drive and converter engineering focused on power electronics.
- Size variable-frequency drives and select or design electrical and power-electronics parts as required for projects.
- Understand product and project specifications and realize requirements through design calculations, modeling, and simulations.
- Apply electromechanical design concepts covering electrical, thermal, electromagnetic compatibility, and structural requirements to complete product designs.
- Design systems and equipment to meet reliability, testing, manufacturability, material, and cost guidelines.
- Prepare and validate design documents, including configurations, principles of operation, application guidelines, specifications, bills of materials, single-line diagrams, and drawings.
- Design converter parts, including high-power converter transformers, reactors, capacitors, resistors, switchgear, auxiliary transformers, cables and wires, power supplies, terminals, busbars, and accessories.
- Verify prototype-hardware functional performance under specified operating conditions.
- Conduct, lead, or coordinate type and routine tests according to standards and close certification requirements.
- Work across cross-functional teams to deliver results and support supply-chain and manufacturing activities at factory or vendor facilities.
- Document functional-test requirements and conduct tests according to applicable UL, IEC, and NEC standards, including project factory acceptance tests.
- Lead product development and project execution continuously, update the manager systematically, define applicable global technical standards, and implement them in designs.
- Travel to global units and commission engineered projects as required.
- Make decisions within a defined framework and resolve issues requiring technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures.
- Lead a junior team when required, explain technical information to others, and serve as the customer interface for customer-facing work.
- Knowledge of industrial drives in renewables, oil and gas, marine, or metal-process industries.
- Strong experience or knowledge with AutoCAD, EPLAN, and MATLAB/Simulink.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Mentor and guide the team.
- Ability to work effectively independently and within and across teams.
- Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and highly matrixed environment.
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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Health Insurance
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Life Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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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.