Grid Automation Technical Applications Engineers (TAE) support the Commercial Team in the co-ordination and execution of commercial and technical activities relating to the Grid Automation Business in the Region.
The successful candidate will be part of a sub-regional South Europe TAE team supporting the commercial teams in all technical activities relating to Grid Automation in South Europe, but with particular focus in Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.
Grid Automation Technical Applications Engineers (TAE) support the Commercial Team in the co-ordination and execution of commercial and technical activities relating to the Grid Automation Business in the Region.
The successful candidate will be part of a sub-regional South Europe TAE team supporting the commercial teams in all technical activities relating to Grid Automation in South Europe, but with particular focus in Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.Job Description
Responsibilities:
Review, analyze, and resolve customer application inquiries using sound engineering principles and in line with business standards, procedures, product requirements, and deadlines.
Provide technical support to internal and external customers on the full range of Grid Automation products, with a focus on protection systems, digital control systems, network management, and cybersecurity.
Support customers by phone, in meetings, and through site visits as needed.
Assist the Commercial/Sales team in identifying the best technical solutions, promoting products, delivering presentations, supporting technical negotiations, and preparing formal tenders for Grid Automation products and solutions based on customer requirements.
Deliver customer training and technical sessions on the application and operation of Grid Automation products and services.
Attend trade shows, seminars, and conferences as required.
Requirements:
Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications Engineering, or Computer Science.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a customer-facing engineering role.
Experience in cybersecurity, preferably in OT environments.
Strong knowledge of substation control system applications in the Transmission & Distribution sector.
Experience with IEC 61850-based substation automation solutions is highly desirable.
Working knowledge of substation protection, substation automation, and RTUs, with the ability to support customers in selecting and implementing the best GE solution for their needs.
Experience with network protocols, HMI systems, and software packages is highly desirable.
Ability to analyze specific applications and prepare technical reports.
Commercial awareness and business acumen.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Language skills in English, Romanian, and Serbo-Croatian are required; Greek is an advantage for written and verbal customer communication.
Desired Characteristics:
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple inquiries simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving and solution-identification skills.
We value building teams diverse in thought and experiences. If you like what you’ve read and are excited by this opportunity, but don’t meet all the requirements, we encourage you to make the jump and apply anyway.
Why Join Our Team:
GE Vernova is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to the continuous improvement and the wellbeing of its employee. We are offering fully customized development and training programs all throughout the year, on top of a LinkedIn Learning subscription and full access to GE Vernova’s learning database.
Our wellbeing program will allow you to benefit from multiple events focused on a healthy lifestyle, free apps to support your healthy habits and free employee assistance program, provided by specialized counselors.
Also, We Are Offering:
Strong induction process (a dedicated 1-month ramp-up period).
Flexible working hours and a well-defined hybrid working policy.
Private Medical Insurance for you (can also be extended for family members).
Attractive financial compensations for roles involving external travels and on-site missions.
Fully customized development and training programs all throughout the year.
Increased number of vacation days, according to your work-experience, encompassed by an annual bonus payout.
Annual, performance-based, salary review.
Multiple subscriptions, discounts and vouchers available (such as Bookster subscription, corporate discount to fitness services, gift vouchers for Christmas and Easter holiday, daily meal vouchers, additional days off such as 8th of March and 3rd Easter Day and children’s benefits, including gifts for special occasions, vouchers, and events) etc.
Our Culture:
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong. By embracing inclusive teams and perspectives, we are better equipped to build a world that works.
GE Vernova’s Global Delivery Center in Bucharest is not only a workplace, but also a community where members are actively involved in different initiatives such as personal development workshops, book clubs, sports competitions, charity events, volunteering on greening and afforestation and dedicated events for employees’ children.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications Engineering, or Computer Science
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a customer-facing engineering role
- Experience in cybersecurity, preferably in OT environments
- Strong knowledge of substation control system applications
- Desirable experience with IEC 61850-based substation automation solutions
- Working knowledge of substation protection, substation automation, and RTUs
- Experience with network protocols and HMI systems
- Ability to analyze specific applications and prepare technical reports
- Commercial awareness and business acumen
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
- Language skills in English, Romanian, and Serbo-Croatian
- Greek language skills are an advantage
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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