Job Description Summary
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The Electric Power Systems team performs advanced, leading-edge research in a variety of electric power system areas. We focus on technology that enables more reliable and efficient power generation, transmission & distribution. Our major customers include GE Power, GE Renewable Energy, US Dept. of Energy, and the US Dept. of Defense.
As a Research Engineer of Electric Power Systems in Vernova R&D organization, you will contribute, and lead research & development of advanced electrical power & energy systems and components used in multiple applications. You will engage with and support several GE Vernova businesses as well as several United States government customers and partners. You will also be encouraged to explore new or revolutionary ideas which have not found a home in a GE Vernova business yet.
Opportunities will exist to contribute to technological development in a wide range of areas including the integration of renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar, WAMS, HVDC, Battery Energy Storage Systems, distribution automation, power system protection, and microgrids. Many of these project collaborations are required within the internal organization by actively working on system related aspects with the electrical machines, power electronics, and electrical propulsion and energy storage teams.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Eligibility Requirements:
Desired Characteristics
Demonstrated power system engineering experience in at least two of the following:
Power system impact of renewable energy systems
Network modeling
Protection and stability
Transmission or distribution system planning and optimization
Impact of novel and intelligent devices on power systems (e.g. HVDC, FACTS, energy storage, electric vehicles, solid state transformers etc.)
System integration of electric power
Control and communication technologies
Machine Learning Applications for Power System
Experience in leading big multi-million-dollar projects with multiple partners and stakeholders as Principal Investigator
Experience in product development and familiarity with customer and competitive landscape
Patents and publications on the power system modeling, simulation, optimization, control, AI
Extensive experience with power system simulation software such as PSCAD, MATLAB-Simulink, EMTP, PSLF, MAPS, OpenDSS, GridLAB-D or cymdist
Experience with implementation of control algorithms and analytics in control hardware or energy/distribution management systems in a field or lab hardware in the loop environment using RTDS, Opal-RT etc.
Experience in control theory with a focus on control algorithms for power or energy systems
Experience in Machine Learning applications for power systems
Experience with alternative energy and distributed generation, e.g. wind, PV, fuel cells, combined heat and power applications
Global mindset & customer focus
Strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating humility and candor
Self-motivated and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 01, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.