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GE Vernova · 1 day ago

Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Direct Air Capture

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping customers power economies. The Lead Electrical Design Engineer will contribute to developing carbon removal systems and create scalable electrical design standards for Direct Air Capture deployments.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

Design complete electrical power systems for DAC process equipment including single-line diagrams, load lists, and power distribution architectures
Select and specify electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, and control system hardware
Develop instrumentation strategies and integrate field devices including gas analyzers, flow meters, and temperature sensors
Create standard electrical design building blocks for repeatable DAC modules and cost optimization strategies
Collaborate with controls teams to define interfaces between power systems and Mark VIe control platforms
Support project execution through technical specifications, vendor reviews, and cross-functional integration
Provide commissioning and startup support including factory acceptance testing, loop testing, and troubleshooting
Maintain electrical documentation and contribute to internal design standards and best practices
Mentor junior engineers and communicate design decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringElectrical DesignPower DistributionSingle-Line DiagramsMCCsTransformersVFDsPLC/DCSCAD ToolsTechnical LeadershipMentoringCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 3-7 years of industrial electrical design experience
Demonstrated experience producing single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and power distribution designs
Hands-on exposure to MCCs, transformers, VFDs, and PLC/DCS-based control systems
Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines

Preferred

Experience with carbon capture, clean energy technologies, or decarbonization-related processes
Proficiency with CAD tools and experience in large motor applications or modular skid-based systems
Exposure to GE Mark VIe control platforms or industrial networking protocols
Experience in NPI, startup-like environments, or early-stage technology commercialization
Demonstrated technical leadership in design reviews, mentoring, or driving technical decisions

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
A 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
A tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off

Company

GE Vernova

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GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.68M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M

Leadership Team

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Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
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Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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