Lead Power Systems Engineer – Grid Integration and Stability

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Power Systems Engineer at GE Vernova focusing on grid integration and renewable projects. Engage in technical analysis, simulation modeling, and industry collaboration for energy solutions.

Posted 5/22/2026full-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 analysis
Create, modify and parametrize simulation models representing GE Vernova inverter-based resource (IBR) products like wind turbines, solar and battery storage
Evaluate grid code compliance standards and their impact on renewable energy 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
Effectively communicate results to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports and 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 important

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or electric power engineering
Minimum three (3) years of industry experience performing transient analysis using simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP
Minimum three (3) years of industry experience with the use and application of common programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN)
Strong background in power system analysis
Solid understanding of inverter-based resources (control system) design and application considerations
Willingness to travel for supporting project work, meetings, industry standard working group meetings, and conferences (up to 10%)
Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, electric power engineering, or related field of study – no industry experience is required with this qualification
Experience with steady state and dynamic analysis using large data base simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSLF and use of programming languages like C and C++ is a plus
Experience in creating and modifying dynamic user models in simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory and PSLF is a plus
Advanced experience in electromagnetic transient simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC,EMTP (e.g. FORTRAN programming of user-written models in PSCAD (“black box” models) and in EMTP, use of Python/MATLAB scripting to automate execution and analysis of multiple simulations)
Demonstrated application of complex mathematics and engineering to real-world electric power system problems
IEEE/CIGRE published articles related to power systems engineering topics, participation in industry standards working groups
Experience with Data Center related studies is a plus
Project management experience is a plus

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 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

transient analysispower system analysisinverter-based resources designdynamic analysiselectromagnetic transient simulationprogramming languagesmodelingfailure mode analysissimulation toolscomplex mathematics

Soft Skills

communicationteamworkcustomer serviceinnovationleadership

Certifications

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