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GE Vernova · 2 weeks ago

Lead Electrical Hardware Engineer - Controls

Saratoga Springs

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$89K/yr - $149K/yr

5+ years exp

GE Vernova is a part of the energy sector focused on electrifying the world and leading the energy transition. The Lead Electrical Hardware Engineer will be responsible for designing and validating electrical hardware for Flexible AC Transmission System projects, ensuring high-quality project documentation and leading a team of engineers.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and review the secondary Hardware design

Produce high quality documents and specifications

Design of Protection & Control (P&C) cubicle circuit diagrams and lay-outs

Low Voltage (LV) cabling design including cable drawings and lists

Interface with internal and external team members such as principal engineers, control engineers, electrical designers, project managers, engineering leaders and support organizations

Participate in technical negotiations with end customers and other stakeholders

Support equipment sourcing (technical inputs, equipment evaluation, Enterprise Resource Planning system)

Facilitate the development and execute cost reduction programs that vary in scope and may include low-cost vendor selection, design improvements, process improvements, automation, and new product introduction (NPI)

Participate P&C cubicle functionality testing and inspection in laboratory and/or on-site

Support project quality procedures and initiatives including aspects of ISO9001

Qualification

P&C system designElectrical hardware designDesign engineering toolsElectrical design of substationsElectro-technical standardsAnalytical approachCuriousFluent in EnglishTeam playerCommunication skillsOpen-minded

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college with 5 years' experience; or associate's degree with 10 years of experience in the specific field of electrical engineering

Experience in P&C system design from energy, industrial or utility projects

Familiar with design engineering tools e.g. Engineering Base, AutoCAD, CADS, E3, EPLAN or other tools utilizing databases

Experience in electrical design of substation secondary systems is a benefit

Knowing electro-technical standards is a benefit

Fluent written and oral skills in English; other languages are beneficial

Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% as required, which may include remote locations and international travel, and be willing to comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening