Lead Application Engineer – Grid Integration and Stability

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Application Engineer for the GIS practice at GE Vernova focused on power systems and power electronics. Performing technical analysis and customer support on renewable energy projects.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 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 and leading innovative approaches to power system analysis
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 valued
Willingness to travel for supporting project work, meeting team members, attending industry standard working group meetings and conferences (up to 10%)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, electric power engineering, or related field of study – no industry experience is required with this qualification OR Master’s degree in electrical engineering or electric power engineering with 3 years of experience
Minimum three (3) years of experience performing transient analysis using simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC, EMTP, PSS/E, PowerFactory or PSLF
Minimum three (3) years of experience with the use and application of common programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN)

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

power systems controltechnical analysismodelingequipment designfailure mode analysistransient analysisdetailed equipment modelinggrid code compliancesimulation modelsprogramming languages

Soft Skills

communicationteamworkcustomer serviceinnovationleadership

Certifications

Ph.D. in electrical engineeringMaster’s degree in electrical engineering