Technical Leader, Electrical Engineering – Aeroderivative Services Upgrades

GE Vernova · Houston · $113,200–$188,800 (stated in the posting)

Job Description Summary

The Technical Leader, Electrical Engineering – Aeroderivative Services Upgrades is responsible for leading electrical engineering activities for Aeroderivative Services upgrade projects across the global fleet of installed gas turbines and packages. These projects include conversions, modifications, and upgrades to existing equipment, ranging from targeted reliability and controls improvements to major package reconfigurations and full repowering of gas turbine generator sets using the latest proven technologies.
This role provides technical leadership for electrical design, integration, and execution of upgrade solutions that improve reliability, performance, availability, maintainability, emissions, efficiency, and package configuration / safety. The position plays a key role across the full project lifecycle — from early opportunity and proposal evaluation through engineering execution, customer engagement, and project delivery — while ensuring alignment with business objectives for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
The Technical Leader serves as a recognized technical expert, leads multiple concurrent projects with substantial business impact, and develops practical, compliant, and innovative electrical solutions for Aeroderivative gas turbine package upgrades.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

As Technical Leader, Electrical Engineering – Aeroderivative Services Upgrades, you will:

Provide technical leadership for a team of electrical engineers supporting upgrade projects for the Aeroderivative installed fleet.

Lead electrical design, analysis, and integration activities for conversions, modifications, and upgrade solutions that improve package performance, reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety.

Execute and support multiple concurrent projects with responsibility for technical scope, schedule, quality, risk, product cost, and reliability.

Support projects from early opportunity and proposal development through order handoff and execution by reviewing scope, cost, schedule, and technical risk, and by helping assign work based on team capability and workload.

Provide technical direction for package-level electrical systems, including controls and instrumentation interfaces, generator and protection systems, power distribution equipment, wiring, and field implementation support, as applicable.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including commercial, project management, sourcing, product support, manufacturing, and engineering to develop practical, compliant, and competitive solutions.

Lead and participate in technical reviews, program reviews, customer discussions, site surveys, and field support activities as needed.

Ensure engineering execution complies with applicable policies, standards, specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory or security requirements.

Drive first-time quality, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Coach and mentor team members, support development of technical capability, and help foster a strong culture aligned with GE Vernova Way principles.

Support and/or lead site surveys, customer meetings, and field issue resolution as needed.

Lead lean and continuous improvement initiatives, including kaizens and problem-solving reviews, to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).

Own and manage KPIs and metrics relevant to Aero upgrades through daily management to support business growth and margin enhancement.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in gas turbine and accessories engineering design, applications engineering, or project execution.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Aeroderivative Engineering.
Significant experience providing direct or indirect technical leadership.
Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design practices for packaged Aeroderivative systems.
Experience with electrical system documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, control panel drawings, loop drawings, and related design deliverables.
Experience with electrical equipment integration, controls interfaces, instrumentation, and package-level system design.
Familiarity with generator, excitation, protection, power distribution, MCC, switchgear, transformer, and balance-of-plant electrical interfaces.
Proficient in English, both written and spoken.
Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor individuals for work visas, now or in the future, for this position opening.

Other Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on an occasional basis, typically less than 10% of the time.
Willingness to participate in a hybrid office work environment.

Desired Characteristics

In-depth knowledge of Aeroderivative products and package applications.
Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
Experience designing integrated mechanical and electrical systems for gas turbine packages or similar industrial equipment.
Knowledge of applicable electrical and packaging codes and standards, including industrial and customer-specific requirements.
Familiarity with NEC, IEC, NFPA, UL, CE, or other applicable regional and industry standards.
Experience with hazardous area classification and associated electrical design considerations, where applicable.
Experience using electrical design and drafting tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent systems, where applicable.
Experience developing manufacturing Bills of Material (BOMs).
Demonstrated understanding of design for reliability, maintainability, manufacturability, quality, and product cost.
Experience leading projects with globally distributed, multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and drive execution.
Demonstrated commitment to the GE Vernova Way principles: Innovation, Customer Focus, Lean, One Team, and Accountability.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 21, 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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