Principal Engineer – Electrical WIND Systems

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Principal Engineer responsible for Electrical Systems in Wind turbine design and fleet support at GE Vernova. Leading initiatives while ensuring compliance with engineering processes and industry standards.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeGreenville • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $131,700 - $219,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical System Design and Wind Turbine Integration, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance with Renewable Energy Engineering processes. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive engineering excellence through strategic thinking and effective risk assessment.

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Electrical System DesignWind Turbine IntegrationRisk AssessmentNPI Program ManagementSafety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Electrical System DesignWind Turbine Electrical SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisCapability Analysis ToolEasypowerDesign Practice DevelopmentSimulation PlatformsComponent Design StandardsQuality Standards AdherenceCost Improvement Strategies

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingLeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationProblem ResolutionCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyElectrical Subsystem EngineeringManufacturing SafetyDesign Process ComplianceIntellectual Property Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Initiates, owns or reviews development/test plans – at the supplier, lab, prototype, and customer sites.
Drives the incorporation of insights gained in each validation step in products, design practices, tools and methods.
Maintains a key role in developing and defining the state of the art in own technical specialty in order to anticipate, apply, adapt or develop technologies for product introduction, safety, quality, performance, cost improvements and problem resolution in meeting current and future business needs including adherence to quality standards, schedules and estimated costs.
Provides technical consultation to cross-functional teams to do risk assessments, investigations, determine root causes, resolve issues or improve safety in manufacturing, product centers, at supplier, or in the field.
Provide guidance, recommendation, and requirements to the electrical subsystem engineering team to ensure high quality design changes to the existing and new Electrical System and its integration.
Own the development of a Wind Turbine Electrical System Design Practice (DP).
Support Engineering-or-better Hierarchy of Controls for Electrical System by engaging early in the design process.
Review Electrical System requirements inputs as part of electrical system design process.
Function as a primary reviewer for electrical system architecture as part of the Engineering design process.
Support in determining root cause and corrective actions for electrical system level incidents.
Serve as the Renewable Energy lead to drive connection between Onshore Wind and industry best practices.
Drive Engineering excellence in the subsystem team, ensuring compliance and adherence to Renewable Energy Engineering processes, component design standards and regulations.
Provide input to define and ensure business metrics are met, drive simplification and standardization of design/operation processes, productivity and overall subsystem team performance.
Provide leadership with high integrity and oversight of processes protecting intellectual property, export controlled information and strategic technology.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Proven experience with wind turbine electrical and regulation system knowledge
Strategic thinker, with demonstrated ability to set vision and lead teams to successful outcomes
Ability to lead in a cross-functional and global environment
Proven track record of advocacy and adherence to safety and safe working practices.
Considered an expert in electrical system design and turbine level integration demonstrated through multiple NPI and Services programs, RCA support, and design practice contributions.
Significant experience in related analysis and simulation platforms (capability analysis tool, Easypower)
Demonstrated system thinking: ability to assess tradeoffs, effectively assess risk, and optimize results.
Extensive and proven experience in Electrical systems and subsystems and/or multiple electrical components design.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes