Lead Power Systems Engineer – Grid Integration and Stability

GE Vernova

Lead Power Systems Engineer at GE Vernova contributing to projects related to renewable energy systems and power electronic equipment. Engaging in technical analyses and customer support in energy transition initiatives.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,300 - $148,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform technical analysis related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, large industrial drives , and FACTS.
Support customers with power systems engineering expertise; including modeling, analysis, equipment design and specification, and failure mode analys i s.
Create, modify , and parametrize simulation models representing GE Vernova inverter-based resources (IBR) products like wind turbines, solar and battery storage.
Evaluate grid code compliance and impact of renewable projects in bulk power systems.
Support development of transmission and distribution connected IBR and distributed energy resource (DER) products for evolving codes and standards through participation in industry standards groups.
Perform power system transient studies, and detailed equipment modeling using appropriate software tools.
Develop technical understanding of electrical characteristics of GEV’s power electronic generation and transmission products and their integration to electrical grids.
Effectively communicate results to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions.
Enhance industry knowledge and present technical content in regional forums and conferences; serve as a thought leader in industry activities.
Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are prized.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or electric power engineering or related field of study and minimum three (3) years of industry experience performing transient analysis using simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP and steady state and dynamic analysis using large data base simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSLF and DSATools i.e., PSAT, TSAT and SSAT.
Three (3) years of industry experience with the use and application of common programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN).
OR Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, electric power engineering, or related field of study – no industry experience is required with this qualification.
Strong background in power system analysis.
Solid understanding of inverter-based resources (control system) design and application considerations with experience developing user-defined models.
Willingness to travel for supporting project work, meeting team members, attending industry standard working group meetings and conferences (up to 10%).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

power systems controltechnical analysismodelingequipment designfailure mode analysistransient analysissteady state analysisdynamic analysisinverter-based resourcesuser-defined models

Soft Skills

communicationteamworkcustomer serviceinnovationthought leadership

Certifications

Master’s degree in electrical engineeringPh.D. in electrical engineering