Lead Power Systems Engineer

Date PostedJuly 29, 2026LocationUnited States (Remote)CompanyGE VernovaSalary$89,300.00 - $148,700.00TypeSenior Level

Job Summary

As a member of the Consulting Services Grid Integration and Stability (GIS) practice area, the selected candidate will be an active contributor to the GE Vernova business initiatives related to power systems and power electronics equipment and services to support energy transition. The role involves performing technical analysis related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, large industrial drives, and FACTS. The candidate will support customers with power systems engineering expertise including modeling, analysis, and equipment design.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical analysis for power electronics and power systems control
  • Support customers with power systems engineering expertise and modeling
  • Create and modify simulation models for IBR products
  • Evaluate grid code compliance and impact of renewable projects
  • Perform power system transient studies and detailed equipment modeling

Required Skills

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with simulation tools like PSCAD, EMTP, PSS/E, and PSLF
  • Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or FORTRAN
  • Strong background in power system analysis
  • Understanding of inverter-based resources design

Job Details

Role Summary/Purpose As a member of the Consulting Services Grid Integration and Stability (GIS) practice area, the selected candidate will be an active contributor to the GE Vernova business initiatives related to power systems and power electronics equipment and services to support energy transition. Essential Responsibilities : - Perform technical analysis related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, large industrial drives , and FACTS. - Support customers with power systems engineering expertise; including modeling, analysis, equipment design and specification, and failure mode analysis. - Create, modify , and parametrize simulation models representing GE Vernova inverter-based resources (IBR) products like wind turbines, solar and battery storage. - Evaluate grid code compliance and impact of renewable projects in bulk power systems. - Support development of transmission and distribution connected IBR and distributed energy resource (DER) products for evolving codes and standards through participation in industry standards groups . - Perform power system transient studies, and detailed equipment modeling using appropriate software tools . - Develop technical understanding of electrical characteristics of GEV's power electronic generation and transmission products and their integration to electrical grids. - Effectively communicate results to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions . - Enhance industry knowledge and present technical content in regional forums and conferences; serve as a thought leader in industry activities . - Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are prized . Qualifications/Requirements: - Master's degree in electrical engineering or electric power engineering or related field of study and minimum three (3) years of industry experience performing transient analysis using simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP and steady state and dynamic analysis using large data base simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSLF and DSATools i.e., PSAT, TSAT and SSAT. - Three (3) years of industry experience with the use and application of common programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN). - OR Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, electric power engineering, or related field of study - no industry experience is required with this qualification. - Strong background in power system analysis. - Solid understanding of inverter-based resources (control system) design and application considerations with experience developing user-defined models Eligibility Requirements: - Willingness to travel for supporting project work, meeting team members, attending industry standard working group meetings and conferences (up to 10%) - This position is eligible for remote work within the United States.