Senior Engineer - Interdisciplinary Engineering
GE Vernova · Posted Nov 6
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business provides equipment, systems, and services for power grids, and its HVDC Valve Engineering team develops valve designs for high-voltage direct current transmission. The team focuses on robust, reliable, efficient, safe, and cost-effective electro-mechanical valve systems from concept through testing, manufacturing, and installation. This senior role provides technical design authority, supports testing and standards compliance, and mentors engineers across global cross-functional teams.
What you will do
- Serve as a designated technical authority and approver for critical design reviews, risk assessments, and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
- Collaborate cross-functionally across the business to ensure GE Vernova delivers the most robust, reliable, efficient, safe, and cost-effective valve designs to the market.
- Act as the primary technical anchor for critical decision-making regarding complex electro-mechanical interactions within HVDC valve systems.
- Ensure the highest levels of safety are integrated into testing, manufacturing, and installation procedures, reflecting these rigorous standards within all technical documentation.
- Provide vital support during the testing lifecycle, including the review of Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), evaluation of test circuit designs/setups, and hands-on physical presence during critical testing phases.
- Author, review, and approve high-quality technical documentation, product specifications, and engineering reports.
- Ensure all internal documentation and designs strictly comply with relevant international standards; act proactively within industry forums and committees to shape the codes and standards of the future.
- Translate and communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders, executive leadership, and external customers.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, proactively developing technical competencies, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and sharing best practices across the team.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related interdisciplinary engineering discipline.
- Extensive, hands-on experience in both the electrical and mechanical design and development of HVDC Valves or complex power electronics systems.
- Comprehensive end-to-end understanding of the elements associated with the design, manufacturing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site installation of HVDC Valves.
- Demonstrated track record of technical leadership, successfully guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams on a global scale.
- Ability to thrive, collaborate, and lead effectively within diverse, multi-cultural global environments.
- Strong drive to acquire new skills, solve complex multi-domain engineering problems, and foster a collaborative knowledge-sharing culture.
- Agility to work quickly, efficiently, and decisively within a fast-paced engineering organization.
Preferred qualifications
- EHS Leadership: Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance, with relevant safety/environmental certifications or training.
- Tools & Methodologies: Proficiency in engineering document control systems/methodologies; familiarity with CAD software (CREO preferred) for interpreting and reviewing technical drawings.
- Communication & Influence: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; capable of interfacing credibly and effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Problem-Solving: Advanced analytical and problem-resolution skills, capable of root-cause analysis for complex electro-mechanical issues.
- Continuous Improvement: Experience with Lean manufacturing or engineering principles preferred.
Benefits and support
- Private health insurance
- Flexibility of work agreements
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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