Resident Engineer – AC Substations

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Resident Engineer overseeing reliability and maintenance of AC Substation installations for utility customers. Acting as primary technical partner and support for critical infrastructure and operations.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 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, ensuring rapid restoration of service while maintaining safety and operational integrity.
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; provide recommendations for missing or damaged components.
Proactively monitor substation performance data to identify potential failure modes before they result in outages.
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.

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
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 MaintenanceSystem Performance MonitoringO&M Procedure DevelopmentTechnical Assessment

Soft Skills

MentorshipCommunicationCoordination