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Lead Power Systems Engineer

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89K-149K Annually
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89K-149K Annually
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Lead Systems Engineer overseeing FACTS design and integration, managing team and projects while ensuring compliance and quality of power systems.
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Main Responsibilities

Our main FACTS system products are Utility SVC and STATCOM. We also support Series Compensation and Synchronous Condenser projects. Additionally, we are involved in the development of new products and technologies in the industry.

This position is critical during the FACTS design phase, where the majority of costs and competence-related items are determined. The tasks are demanding and require strong discipline and time management skills to ensure proper management.

As a leading technical system design engineer, you will be involved in the tender and project execution phases of Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS). Your versatile tasks will include:

  • Configuring compensation systems

  • Conducting electrical system studies

  • Managing component inquiries

  • Reviewing and approving design deliverables

  • Developing and optimizing design methodologies and processes with a focus on quality and competitiveness

  • Guiding and instructing other engineers within the same discipline

  • Leading technical discussions and negotiations with stakeholders such as sales and project management teams, other engineering experts, component suppliers, customers, and R&D personnel

Basic Qualifications / Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of grid integration of FACTS systems.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Power Engineering or Electrical Engineering with a focus in Power Electronics, Power System Analysis, Transmission and Distribution Systems, Power Systems and Markets, Renewable Energy, Smart Grids, or Alternative Technologies in Power & Energy.

Desired characteristics:

  • Master's Degree preferred
  • In-depth understanding of compensation systems, power system analysis, and modeling (e.g., integration of FACTS systems, system performance analysis, and grid code compliance studies)
  • Understanding of power electronics, power system controls, and preferably real-time systems, signal processing, and programming

  • Experience with simulation tools such as PSCAD, Matlab/Simulink, DigSilent PowerFactory, PSS/E, ATP, or ETAP

  • Ability to take a leading role in challenging engineering tasks/work packages and guide other engineers in a business-oriented environment

  • Familiarity with international, national, and customer-specific standards for electrical systems and the design and integration of FACTS systems

  • Strong collaboration skills and a problem-solving mindset

  • Excellent prioritizing and time management skills, ensuring on-time delivery

  • Good documentation, communication, and presentation skills

  • Fluent written and oral English skills; additional language skills are a benefit

Eligibility Requirements

  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% as required, which may include remote locations and

  • international travel, and be willing to comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

  • Relocation Assistance Provided for candidates willing to relocate to Saratoga Springs, NY.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes



For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 10, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Top Skills

Atp
Digsilent Powerfactory
Etap
Matlab/Simulink
Pscad
Pss/E
Stacom
Utility Svc

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