Senior Technical Director

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Schenectady, NY, USA
In-Office
152K-254K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Lead technical and customer engagements for grid integration of complex systems (data centers, wind, BESS). Perform and oversee stability and transient analyses, model development, NPI/NTI studies, proposal development, mentoring, stakeholder engagement, and industry advocacy to support GE Vernova’s grid-integration products and services.
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Job Description SummaryLead technical and customer engagements to generate solutions on grid integration of complex systems like data centers and wind plants. Support establishing and enhancing collaborations in these areas with GEV Businesses and external stakeholders. Support mentoring/guiding members on power systems studies, GEV products and solutions.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Lead and conduct technical analysis in a team setting related to power system stability, battery energy storage systems and Data Centers. 
  • Identify scope of studies and modeling efforts required to solve GEV and GEV customer technical challenges and preparing proposals in collaboration with other technical and commercial contributors.
  • Lead complex NPI, NTI, or new/emerging application studies
  • Develop industry leading processes and standards for model development and management, benchmarking
  • Support global CS and GEV Business leaders on shaping the workforce and organizations required to support the energy transition
  • Provide leadership/guidance on what elite consulting and generation/transmission business looks like for grid integration of technology, modeling, and lifecycle support
  • Develop strategy for re-purposing and maintaining legacy software tools for application to new/emerging application
  • Establish rapport with key industry stakeholders and facilitate new working/business relationships
  • Facilitate technical knowledge sharing among global CS teams and help bridge technical gaps
  • Oversee work of technical teams and coordinate with technical directors on systems/process to maintain/improve quality
  • Engage with and lead industry advocacy groups on behalf of GEV and coordinate GE CS involvement in those activities
  • Helping to establish recruiting pathways and internship programs to facilitate steady pipeline of new candidates
  • Lead IP development activities (including mentoring, training on processes)
  • Educating external stakeholders on GEV equipment capabilities and performance

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering with a minimum of 20 years of experience in electric power industry; or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering with a minimum of 17 years of experience in electric power industry with demonstrated experience in:
    • Technical performance analysis of electric power systems with power electronic sources or loads, or
    • Global Inverter Based Resource grid integration requirements and certifications, including model development and performance evaluation of grid integration inverter and plant control functions
    • Stability assessments  of Data Center systems with on-site-generation
    • Gas turbine control representation in power system stability studies
    • Experience with transient analysis.  Proficiency using and leading efforts with RMS and EMT simulation tools
  • 20 years of experience in a consulting organization, OEM organization, utility or system operator performing engineering analysis and design, and developing engineering solutions in a team environment, and providing technical consulting/advice services to customers.
  • 5+ years with positions including mentoring less experienced engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering
  • Experience with NPI/NTIs at GEV in subjects relating to data center power systems with on-site-generation.
  • Passion for working in an open, sharing, and supportive environment where team members welcome opportunities to assist each other with solving challenging technical problems
  • Experience with wide system level studies in a consulting or utility environment.
  • Experience supporting power electronics control development for products connected to bulk utility systems or large industrial systems.
  • Familiarity with modeling and simulation requirements globally
  • Experience mentoring teams on creation of models of complex equipment in transient analysis (ATP, EMTP-RV, PSCAD, etc) and stability (PSSE, PowerFactory, PSLF, etc) simulation tools based on field tests or equipment.
  • Experience in preparation of complex technical proposals
  • Active participation within industry professional societies, such as ESIG, IEEE or CIGRE
  • Willingness to travel (20% is typical).

Additional Information

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 $152,400.00 and $254,000.00. 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 July 23, 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

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering with 20 years' experience, or PhD with 17 years' experience
  • 20 years' experience in consulting, OEM, utility, or system operator performing engineering analysis, design, and customer technical consulting
  • Technical performance analysis of electric power systems with power electronic sources or loads
  • Experience with inverter-based resource grid integration requirements, certifications, and model development of inverter and plant control functions
  • Stability assessments of data center systems with on-site generation, and transient analysis experience
  • Proficiency using and leading efforts with RMS and EMT simulation tools
  • Experience with gas turbine control representation in power system stability studies
  • 5+ years in positions including mentoring less experienced engineers
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering
  • Experience with NPI/NTIs related to data center power systems with on-site generation
  • Experience mentoring teams on model creation using ATP, EMTP-RV, PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory, PSLF
  • Experience preparing complex technical proposals
  • Experience supporting power electronics control development for products connected to bulk utility or large industrial systems
  • Familiarity with global modeling and simulation requirements and industry participation (ESIG, IEEE, CIGRE)
  • Willingness to travel (~20%)

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

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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