Lead Solutions Architect – DERMS, works truly in a cross-functional capacity: working closely with our partners, US and Canada Account Managers, Commercial Operations team, Marketing and Communications team, and Product Management team.Job Description
Who are you?
As the Lead Solution Architect on DERMS, you understand the utility challenges and opportunities at an operational and a regulatory level with the flexibility to undertake technical and functional analysis while focusing on client management and quality of services.
You can empathize with customers, convey the strategic value of deploying GridOS DERMS enterprise level software solutions and construct a powerful technical solution to meet customers’ needs. You provide timely feedback to Account Managers and Product Managers on client’s requirements.
What will our new Lead Solutions Architect on DERMS work on?
Pre-sales Engagements
Identify and qualify new leads / opportunities and actively nurture relationships with existing and prospective client accounts
Consult with customers and provide technical expertise and recommendations based on the required applications (e.g. provide GridOS DERMS product-line overview, conducting product demonstrations etc.)
Understand and document the technical/process/policy/regulatory-related challenges customers face and identify appropriate and suitable use cases and GridOS DERMS Solution offerings addressing their challenges directly
Articulate new customer requirements, existing trends, and issues to the Product Management team for analysis (e.g. user stories, capabilities, functional/non-functional requirements, roadmap etc.)
Definition and assessment of value-added technology-enabled services leveraging GridOS DERMS Platform
Product Demonstrations/Proposals
Work with Account Managers to meet customer needs and deliver proposals on time
Work with Proposal Manager for RFP/RFQ/Government Programs by providing technical input
Identify any proposal-related Product Development scope outside of the current roadmap and flag with Product Management team for analysis
Work with Marketing Manager on marketing material by contributing with information towards the technical aspects of customer-facing marketing campaigns by monitoring competitive products, identifying use cases and channeling market response and feedback
Support marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events
Develop and maintain a library of continuously updated “customer-ready” presentations at multiple technical levels for use during pre-sales engagements
Internal knowledge transfer and communication of technical insights from the customer
Provide feedback to US, Canada and International Account Managers, Product Management and Research and Development teams regarding customer feedback, product bugs and quality defects
Requirements
Here’s what you bring:
The education. You hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering or a related field with a focus on Power Systems.
The experience. You have minimum 5+ years of strong utility industry knowledge with combination of technical sales and technical writing experience in the energy market.
The work arrangement. Remote role based in the US, up to 25% travel required based on the business needs.
The knowledge. You are highly familiar with emerging energy industry trends, regulations and implications on utility customers in the area of DER management, microgrids, distribution planning, SCADA and asset management. In addition, knowledge of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), interconnection and interoperability standards such as IEEE 1547, and industry communication protocols including IEEE 2030.5 (SEP2), OpenADR, and related utility-to-DER integration technologies is highly desirable. Familiarity with DER aggregation, virtual power plants (VPPs), demand response programs, inverter-based resources, and DER integration use cases is considered a strong asset.
Client management. You attract new clients and expand existing relationships internally and externally by articulating the strategic and technical value of GridOS DERMS platform.
The excellence. You get things done on-time and within the project deadlines.
The teamwork. You are self-motivated collaborator that can also work as a successful independent researcher.
The communication. You have exceptional written and oral communication skills, can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences and provide high-level summaries of the solution to the C-suite.
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: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $103,040.00 and $154,560.00. 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: sales incentive.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 08, 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 or Master's degree in engineering or related field with focus on Power Systems
- Minimum 5+ years utility industry knowledge with technical sales and technical writing experience in the energy market
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
- Deep familiarity with DER management, microgrids, distribution planning, SCADA and asset management, and energy industry regulations/trends
- Knowledge of IEEE 1547, IEEE 2030.5 (SEP2), OpenADR, DER interoperability protocols, DER aggregation, VPPs, demand response and inverter-based resources
- Strong client management and pre-sales skills; ability to convey technical and strategic value to clients and C-suite
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to produce customer-ready technical materials
- Self-motivated collaborator who can work independently and meet project deadlines
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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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.
GE Vernova Insights
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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