Resident Engineer – AC Substations

GE Vernova

Resident Engineer for GE Vernova ensuring AC Substation reliability and maintenance strategies. Primary liaison between customers and GE Vernova's engineering teams for high-voltage substations.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,300 - $148,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary on-call technical point of contact
Provide immediate assessment, troubleshooting, and coordination for critical system failures or unplanned outages
Act as the primary on-site resource for troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and technical inquiries regarding AC Substation equipment
Provide expert technical support for Substation Control and Protection systems
Assist in the development of comprehensive O&M procedures
Provide mentorship and hands-on training to customer personnel as required
Ensure all scheduled maintenance work is executed effectively and in accordance with the agreed-upon Annual Work Plan
Review spare part lists, inventories, and specifications
Proactively monitor substation performance data to identify potential failure modes
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to the customer’s management
Champion EHS standards on-site, ensuring all maintenance activities comply with safety requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related technical discipline
5 years of experience supervising high-voltage substations
Minimum of 5 years of proven field experience
Be available for work on project sites in US.
Strong field leadership and decision-making
Ability to read and interpret (SLD, general arrangement drawing, installation and commissioning procedures)
Strong understanding of EHS requirements for high-voltage project sites
Excellent coordination and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple contractors and interfaces simultaneously
High attention to safety, quality, and detail
Practical problem-solving in construction environments
Ability to work under schedule pressure while maintaining standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to 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

TroubleshootingPreventative MaintenanceO&M Procedures DevelopmentReading And Interpreting SLDPerformance Data MonitoringTechnical Support For Protection SystemsField ExperienceProject Site ManagementProblem-Solving In Construction EnvironmentsCoordination Of Contractors

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong LeadershipAttention To Safety And QualityAbility To Work Under PressureMentorship And Training