GE Vernova is hiring a Lead Customer Substation Application Engineer to drive our technical and business strategy during the critical Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) phase. You will act as the technological lead, leveraging your expertise to craft winning solutions for complex substation and power projects.

What You'll Do

Serve as the primary technical expert during the entire Inquiry-to-Order phase, developing solutions during the pre-ITO process.
Deliver high-quality technical proposals that are competitive and effective.
Ensure proposal accuracy, including technical specifications, clarifications, cost allocation, and bill of materials.
Perform necessary studies to verify the specification and design of proposed solutions.
Create technical bid packages for subcontractors and power equipment.
Support the commercial team in customer presentations of technical capabilities.
Design and implement methodologies and templates for accurate, efficient cost estimating.
Write technical specifications and manage vendor quotes and responses.
Collaborate with the Proposal Manager and engineering team to provide full Engineer, Procure, & Construct estimates.
Apply market and customer understanding to inform winning bid strategies.
Exercise judgment to solve moderately complex technical and operational problems.
Build consensus and influence others within the organization.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical degree.
Minimum 5 years of experience in substation/electrical design, studies, specifications, estimating, and construction within the power generation/distribution/transmission industry.
Minimum 2 years of technical proposal writing and management experience.
Willingness to travel up to 20%, which may include international trips.
Eligibility to work in the USA.
Offer is conditional on a successful background check.

Nice to Have

Experience developing proposals for large, complex Substation Projects.
Experience with full turnkey Substation solutions, EPC, EPCI, including Civil works.
Passion to win and ability to develop technical strategy based on customer needs.
Basic expertise in the design of Power Transmission & Distribution equipment, substations, and protection devices.
Experience with engineering design packages, including drawings, calculations, studies, and bills of materials.
Experience with power system studies and the application of MV/HV/EHV/UHV gear.
Knowledge of project estimating methods and cost engineering theory.
Knowledge of HV/EHV substation physical design, construction, foundation design, and site preparation.
Knowledge of substation protection & control schemes, SCADA communication systems, testing, and commissioning.
Construction, field testing, and commissioning experience.
Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards.
Working knowledge of power systems automation, SCADA, and communication applications.
A Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States or Canada.

Benefits & Compensation

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a 24/7 Health Coach and an Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement benefits via the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company matching and contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
For U.S.-based candidates, the pay range is $98,400.00 to $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Work Mode

This is a remote position.

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.