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Application Engineer Grid Code Compliance and Testing

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Schenectady, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 72000 - 108000
Posted: 3 September 2026 (5 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
Energy Consulting offers global clients a wide range of solutions across a spectrum of power generation delivery and utilization. As a member of the Grid Code Compliance team will work directly with power producers utilities and developers to understand how generating facilities interact with the electrical grid. You will learn how to analyze test and validate the performance of generating equipment and its controls and how to turn complex engineering results into practical answers for customers.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support and execute engineering studies involving generator and governor performance controls and grid requirements.
  • Develop verify and validate electrical load flow and dynamic models used to represent generating facilities
  • Support testing and data collection at power plants
  • Analyze test and simulation results to identify discrepancies and refine models
  • Develop engineering calculations reports presentations and technical documents
  • Work with experienced engineers to troubleshoot technical problems and develop solutions
  • Use industry-standard engineering software and tools such as PSS/E PSLF PSCAD etc
  • Take increasing ownership of technical tasks as your knowledge and experience develop
  • Travel to customer sites when required

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Mechanical or Electric Power Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • 0 to 2 years of experience in Engineering and/or Product Management in the Power Generation industry
  • Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor work visas at the Bachelors level now or in the future for this position vacancy.
  • Must be 18 years or older.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time domestically and internationally

Desired Characteristics

  • Advanced Degree in Electrical Mechanical or Electric Power Engineering
  • 0 to 1 year Field experience with Thermal power generation turbine and excitation control systems
  • Demonstrated knowledge in electrical or electric power engineering conventional and renewable power plant design / operation
  • Load flow dynamic short circuit and protection modelling and analyses.
  • Proficiency performing power systems analysis using dynamic/transient simulation and other analytical tools such as PSLF PSS/e PSCAD and MATLAB
  • Demonstrated capability to complete projects on-time and on-budget as either individual contributor
  • Demonstrated ability to perform engineering analysis and design develop engineering solutions in a team environment and to provide technical consulting services to customers
  • Proficiency with office productivity software (e.g. MS Office Visio MS Project)
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers plant staff. Etc.)
  • Internship co-op undergraduate research or relevant engineering project experience.
  • Strong project management and collaboration skills

This is an opportunity to build a career in one of the most rapidly changing areas of the electric power industry. You will work alongside experienced engineers on projects involving conventional generation renewable energy energy storage and the evolving requirements of electrical grids all over the world. You will gain experience that crosses engineering testing simulation consulting and customer engagement.

Additional Information

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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 10 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $72000.00 and $108000.00. 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 candidates 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 September 01 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.

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