GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Field Engineer - High Voltage/Gas-Insulated Switchgear Equipment

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVerviers, BelgiumNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or an equivalent technical background is required.
Experience in electrical substations, maintenance, or industrial field service is required.
Knowledge of electrical systems, including high-voltage distribution, protection systems, transformers, switchgear, or industrial equipment, is required.
Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation is required.
Experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis is required.
Safety awareness and experience working in industrial environments are required.
Ability to work independently on site and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams is required.
English is required.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical commissioning activities on industrial installations.
Execute inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and functional validation of electrical equipment.
Support energization, start-up, and performance testing activities.
Analyze technical issues and provide solutions during commissioning phases.
Perform electrical measurements, fault finding, and diagnostics.
Review technical documentation, drawings, test procedures, and commissioning reports.
Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with gas-insulated switchgear equipment is desirable.
Experience with power plants, industrial projects, renewable energy, oil and gas, or heavy industry is desirable.
Knowledge of commissioning standards and testing procedures is desirable.
Experience with international projects is desirable.
French and/or Dutch is an advantage.

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Field Engineer specialized in High Voltage / Gas-Insulated Switchgear Equipment to support the installation, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting of industrial electrical systems.
The role is highly field-oriented and requires strong technical expertise in electrical systems, with the ability to work closely with engineering teams, contractors, suppliers and customers.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Perform electrical commissioning activities on industrial installations.
Execute inspections, testing, troubleshooting and functional validation of electrical equipment.
Support energization, start-up and performance testing activities.
Analyze technical issues and provide effective solutions during commissioning phases.
Perform electrical measurements, fault finding and diagnostics.
Review technical documentation, drawings, test procedures and commissioning reports.
Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors and equipment suppliers.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent technical background.
Experience in electrical substations, maintenance or industrial field service.
Good knowledge of electrical systems: HV distribution, protection systems, transformers, switchgear or industrial equipment.
Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
Experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Strong safety awareness and experience working in industrial environments.
Ability to work independently on site and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to have

Experience with GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) equipment.
Experience with power plants, industrial projects, renewable energy, oil & gas or heavy industry.
Knowledge of commissioning standards and testing procedures.
Experience with international projects.

Languages

English required.
French and/or Dutch are an advantage.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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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