This role will deliver the technical execution of key offerings including, but not limited to, Digital Control Systems (DCS), Distribution Automation, Process Bus Digital Substations, Cybersecurity, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) integration solutions, Microgrids control and monitoring solutions, Wide Area Monitoring, Protection and Control solutions (WAMPAC), Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) and Top-Down Engineering Solutions.
Project execution encompasses hardware devices (protection relays, bay controller units, auxiliary relays, industrial computers, synchronizing clocks, telecom equipment) and software applications (distribution automation, process bus, advanced protection schemes, cybersecurity management, device management, assets performance, microgrid) to monitor, control and protect various industrial applications in the energy sector and in particular the electrical grids.
This is a customer-facing role requiring experience presenting solutions and supporting demos, pilots, and proof‑of‑concepts to stakeholders at multiple levels.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Execute job studies for automation projects, defining project strategy, conceptual DCS design, deliverables, BoM, man-hour estimates, and design risk mitigation plans.
- Develop and release technical design documentation, engineering calculations, DCS configurations, and IED selections, with a focus on cost-effective solutions.
- Lead design reviews and customer technical discussions, resolving comments and driving timely approvals in compliance with quality and engineering standards.
- Design augmentation solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and infrastructure.
- Perform critical engineering calculations, including network data flow analysis and data point estimation, and review factory and assembly drawings for design accuracy.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and partners to support FAT, site issue resolution, snag closure, and Site Acceptance Testing.
- Provide technical leadership for project execution, including multi-protocol IED integration, SAS troubleshooting, and incorporation of lessons learned into future designs.
- Drive on-time, high-quality delivery of design packages by tracking progress, controlling design hours, mitigating execution risks, and supporting scope and variation order assessments.
- Represent customer technical requirements in design decisions, align engineering deliverables with business objectives, and ensure strict adherence to EHS standards and safe work practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in design, testing, troubleshooting, and delivery of Substation Automation Systems (SAS).
Eligibility Requirements
- The preferred work location for this role is at our location in Salt Lake City, UT but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
- Fluent in English and able to travel up to 30% across the U.S. and Canada.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong expertise in substation automation design and implementation, including network architecture, SCADA/HMI, databases, cybersecurity, IED integration, and system testing.
- Proficient in programming electrical control systems, including SCADA/HMI, network devices, firewalls, IEC 61131 PLCs, and energy management systems for utility, industrial, DER, and microgrid applications.
- Knowledgeable in utility standards, protection systems, commissioning, and tailoring solutions to customer needs.
- Experienced with grid automation protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, and DNP3, as well as smart grid and renewable energy integration.
- Skilled in DCS troubleshooting, diagnostics, project planning, engineering workflows, and execution.
- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in English; willing to travel up to 30% across the U.S. and Canada.
- PE license and relevant certifications are a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
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 05, 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Substation Automation Systems design, testing, and troubleshooting
- Fluent in English
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
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What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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