Senior Staff Software Engineer – WAMS

GE Vernova

full-time

Posted on: 10/11/2025

Location Type: Office

Location: Bellevue • Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $167,440 - $209,300 per year

Senior

Java

About the role

Join a team of highly skilled power system professionals with specialized expertise and extensive knowledge of the utility industry
Represent the forefront of high-quality solution design and delivery practices for advanced power system applications
Implement new functionalities and workflows within power system application software, including EMS (Energy Management System), WAMS (Wide Area Management System), and DTS (Dispatcher Training Simulator) applications
Maintain power systems application functionality through code fixes, documentation, and user interface enhancements
Collaborate with system and project engineers, frontend developers, and application developers to deliver solutions aligned with product strategy
Consult with other Engineering technical leads to ensure adherence to project-related system design guidelines
Author functional software designs
Provide input to leadership team regarding schedules and cost estimates
Interface with customers to address both general and specific issues within your area of expertise
Support marketing efforts through proposals and demonstrations for prospective clients
Mentor interns and junior staff

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with thesis or related work in power systems
Requires 5 - 10 years development or delivery experience of Advanced Power System applications
Require 4 years of experience in developing or delivering WAMS based applications
Work and/or academic experience in the power systems area
Excellent programming skills in C++, Java or other related language, as required
Good understanding of database operation
Excellent knowledge of assigned technical area and a strong overview of the AEMS or WAMS area
Good understanding of power systems and/or energy management systems with focus on transmission Network Applications like State Estimation, Contingency Analysis, Optimal Power Flow or Dispatcher training Simulator
Knowledge and experience with electric utility industry practices
Strong knowledge of customer perspective and needs
Proven software design skills at the application and technical area level
Ability to see integration issues and to preclude schedule impacts
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to write professional and technical reports and procedures
Ability to make formal and informal presentation to technical and non-technical staff and customers
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Demonstrates a high degree of personal and professional integrity
Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness