Engineer in Generator Electrical Design
About the Role
The Engineer in Generator Electrical Design is an individual contributor role. Turbogenerators sit at the center of power plants that keep homes, hospitals, and industry running. In this role, you will own the electrical design of these large rotating machines. You will be involved from the first customer specification through testing and erection. You will apply electromagnetic, thermal, and ventilation analysis to real projects. You will work with design, sourcing, manufacturing, and field teams in several locations, and your decisions will affect the cost, quality, and performance of each machine.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver requisition-level electrical designs for turbogenerators that meet project schedule and cost targets
- Adapt standard electrical documentation to the specific requirements of each project
- Perform electrical, electromagnetic, thermal, and ventilation design analyses
- Respond to customer and site questions, and assess customer specifications
- Join tests and measurements at test stations and power plants, and analyze the results
- Maintain and improve the calculation tools used to configure electric machines
- Support offers, sales, and project management with technical input
- Support manufacturing, sourcing, erection, and commissioning, and evaluate electrical data from erection, commissioning, and operation
- Collaborate with other design groups to keep the generator design consistent, and contribute to cost-out, cycle-time reduction, and quality improvement projects
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Power Engineering, with emphasis on electric power and rotating machinery, plus 1 year of relevant experience. A bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience will also be considered
- At least 2 years of experience designing rotating electrical machinery
- Demonstrated proficiency with at least 1 commercial electromagnetic analysis software package
- Resume or CV submitted in English
Desired Qualifications
- Experience designing large rotating machines, such as turbogenerators
- Written and spoken English fluency, and proficiency in a second language
- Experience working with multi-location, multicultural teams
- A record of improving quality, cost, or performance in a design or product
- Strong analytical skills and attention to accuracy
- Ability to work independently and take accountability for results
- A practical, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
- Clear communication and a collaborative working style
- Curiosity and a commitment to continued technical and professional development
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range (U.S. based position): $80,000.00 to $120,000.00
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 candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus Eligibility: Discretionary annual bonus
Relocation Assistance: Provided for U.S. based candidates only
Health and Wellness Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
Retirement and Financial Benefits
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Additional Benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
Equal Opportunity and Legal Authorization
GE Vernova is an Equal 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).
Posting Details
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 30, 2026.
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.
About GE Vernova
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