Lead Application Engineer

GE Vernova

Lead Application Engineer at GE Vernova driving business strategy through technical expertise and customer solutions.

Posted 5/1/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,300 - $148,700 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the technical point of reference for the company throughout the investigation-to-order (ITO) phase.
Provide technical expertise and develop technical solutions (configuration, performance estimation, economics, etc.) as part of the pre-ITO (requisition) process while collaborating with the sales team.
Deliver high technical quality in GE proposals, including processes and programs that make proposals more acceptable (compliant or clarified), efficient and cost-competitive for the customer, while reducing overall performance risk.
Responsible for the accuracy of technical proposals, including technical specifications and clarifications, assumptions/exclusions, quantification of design and deliverables, definition of installation scope of work, cost allocation, bill of materials, and estimation of engineering, installation and testing/commissioning based on customer specifications and/or industry standards.
Provide technical support to develop subcontractor packages and bid dossiers for electrical equipment.
Support the sales team in client presentations of technical capabilities and proposals.
Develop new engineering concepts and products based on market feedback.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in design, studies, specifications, estimation and construction on substation, transmission or generation projects within the power generation, distribution or transmission industry.
Minimum 2 years of experience preparing and managing technical proposals.
Up to 20% travel (may include international travel) and must comply with all relevant corporate travel and tax policies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a 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
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
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical expertisetechnical solutionsperformance estimationcost allocationbill of materialsengineering estimationinstallation scope of workdesign specificationstesting/commissioningsubcontractor package development

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcustomer focusteamworkadaptabilityanalytical thinkingcreativity

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering