Lead Electrical Engineer - Facilities
Lead Electrical Engineer - Facilities
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$ 98400 - 164000
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Vernova Purpose:GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable affordable and sustainable energy while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health safety security and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world
Looking to make a global impact and solve problems Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers GE Gas Power part of GE Vernova is providing more advanced cleaner and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.
GE Vernovas Greenville Technology Lab is looking to hire a Lead Electrical Engineer with experience and practical skills across electrical systems up to 15 kV with focus on Electrical Generation/Protection and Medium Voltage Distribution equipment.
What youll do:
You will be responsible for the Greenville test labs electrical infrastructure from 15 kV feed transformers switchgears MCC distribution panels down to DC control voltage levels for test equipment devices.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Work in a team environment with safety as the highest priority.
- Be part of the facilities design team to support electrical system design commissioning operations and technical troubleshooting of all levels of the electrical systems.
- Lead and provide the primary technical direction on facilitybased projects to both GE Vernova & Vendor teams.
- Work closely with Mechanical/Process engineers to understand the overall process system designs and account for these systems in the electrical design.
- Interface with electrical equipment suppliers for Request for Quote (RFQs) vendor drawing reviews and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) planning.
- Understand and write detailed electrical technical specifications (i.e. power transformers Switchgear electrical panels etc.) to be used for electrical equipment procurement.
- Develop technical instructions/procedures (LOTO Procedures) for working on electrical equipment safely.
- 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.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university with a minimum of 5 years of experience or a 2year Electrical Technology Degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience.
- Electrical construction experience performing inspections during installation addressing RFI and resolving general issues to meet project design intent and schedule.
- Hands on Experience with Electrical Testing on 15kV Transformers Utility sized Generators (50MW) Switchgear MCC Power Panels VFDs Protection Relays and an overall understanding of electrical protection schemes.
Eligibility Requirements
- This role is 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Greenville SC test lab facility
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
Desired Characteristics
- Electrical Commissioning Experience in a Power Generation facility with a focus on Electrical Equipment testing and overall electrical system startup.
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering 8 years in electrical system design and grid connected power system.
- 5 years of experience in electrical or electric power construction installation operation or maintenance with conventional or renewable power plant transmission or distribution systems in electric power utilities power equipment manufacturing highvoltage and highpower equipment testing.
- Working knowledge of the electrical codes and standards that apply to large scale Energy systems all around the world (i.e. IEC UL NEC NFPA 70E BDEW CEI NESC etc.).
- Power study experience including coordination short circuit loadflow and arc flash analysis using EasyPower SKM or similar modeling software packages
- Experience in developing single and three line distribution drawings
- Good organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks/projects.
- Strong working knowledge with power electronics and controls equipment.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels).
- Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information.
- Understanding of electric grid and its operations.
- Understanding/experience with electrical control systems.
The base pay range for this position is$98400.00 $164000.00 per year.
The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This position will stay open on the career website until at least 5/23/25.
Benefits Available to You
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission we provide varied competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture GE Vernova ()
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. Weve created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued onthejob learning and development.
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE Vernova we believe in the value of your unique identity background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: GE Vernova Gas Power
GE Vernovas Gas Power business engineers advanced efficient natural gaspowered technologies and services along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industrys largest installed base.
This role requires access to U.S. exportcontrolled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. exportcontrolled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
