Senior Application Engineer – Systems Integration
Switzerland Global Enterprise
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $108,600 - $181,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Customer facing staff responsible for winning business
- Lead the technical review and response for complex VFD systems/STATCOM/Synchronous condenser tenders, ensuring proposed solutions are technically sound, compliant with specifications, risk mitigated and competitively costed
- Conduct detailed site surveys (remotely or physically, as required)
- Develop comprehensive system architectures for VFD systems/STATCOM/Synchronous condenser integration
- Translate customer functional and technical requirements from tenders into detailed system designs and specifications
- Collaborate closely with sales, and commercial teams to clearly define the technical scope
- Present complex technical solutions clearly and effectively to customers, consultants, and internal stakeholders
- Contribute to the development and improvement of internal technical standards, tools, and best practices for VFD systems/STATCOM/Synchronous condenser systems integration and estimation
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s))
- Experience in project engineering or application engineering or technical sales support for high-power electrical equipment, with a strong focus on VFD systems/STATCOM/Synchronous condenser
- In-depth knowledge of power electronics, power system dynamics, grid codes, and international standards relevant to VFD systems/STATCOM/Synchronous condenser applications
- Proven experience working on large-scale EPC tenders and a deep understanding of the extended Balance of Plant (BOP) scope in power plants, renewable energy, or heavy industrial facilities, with a practical understanding of how site constraints and procedures impact overall project cost
- Strong understanding of control systems, communication protocols and network architectures
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs, and accurately extrapolate costing information
- Proven experience with cost estimation methodologies, quotation preparation, and supporting technical-commercial negotiations for complex electrical systems
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, especially in developing innovative, cost-effective solutions for tender responses
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of time as required for site surveys, customer meetings, and internal meetings
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
VFD systemsSTATCOMSynchronous condenserpower electronicspower system dynamicscontrol systemscommunication protocolscost estimation methodologieselectrical schematicsP&IDs
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillscritical thinkingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesability to work in a fast-paced environment
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeGED