Lead Application Engineer Grid Integration and Stability

Consulting Services a part of GE Vernova has offices in multiple countries and offers global clients (external & GE Vernova verticals) a wide range of solutions across the entire spectrum of power generation delivery and utilization.

Consulting Services at GE Vernova is a team that has comprehensive global experience in power system studies including in-depth experience in analyzing shunt and series compensations including application of SVCs FACTS HVDC synchronous condensers STATCOMs and power plant and transmission system dynamic controls.

Our global team has extensive professional experience with leading power system simulation and analysis software tools such as PSLF PSS/E PowerFactory PSCAD EMTP ASPEN ETAP other commercial application tools and many specialized in-house tools.

Our team also has deep experience with voltage control and reactive planning issues as well as the tools and procedures that are most effective in studying them. We perform detailed steady state voltage and transient stability studies of regional transmission systems generation interconnections and renewable generation impacts as well as specialized studies for sub- synchronous resonance and torsional and control interactions.

Role Summary/Purpose

As a member of the Consulting Services Grid Integration and Stability (GIS) practice area the selected candidate will be an active contributor to the GE Vernova business initiatives related to power systems and power electronics equipment and services to support energy transition.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation battery energy storage systems large industrial drives and FACTS.
• Support customers with power systems engineering expertise; including modeling analysis equipment design and specification and failure mode analysis
• Create modify and parametrize simulation models representing GE Vernova inverter-based resource (IBR) products like wind turbines solar and battery storage.
• Evaluate grid code compliance standards and their impact on renewable energy projects in bulk power systems.
• Support development of transmission and distribution connected IBR and distributed energy resource (DER) products for evolving codes and standards through participation in industry standards groups and leading innovative approaches to power system analysis.
• Perform power system transient studies and detailed equipment modeling using appropriate software tools.
• Effectively communicate results to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports and presentations describing analyses performed solutions developed and customer value propositions
• Enhance industry knowledge and present technical content in regional forums and conferences; serve as a thought leader in industry activities.
• Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork quality customer service and innovation are valued.
• Willingness to travel for supporting project work meeting team members attending industry standard working group meetings and conferences (up to 10%).

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering electric power engineering or related field of study no industry experience is required with this qualification OR Masters degree in electrical engineering or electric power engineering with 3 years of experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience performing transient analysis using simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC EMTP PSS/E PowerFactory or PSLF.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with the use and application of common programming languages (e.g. Python MATLAB FORTRAN).

Preferred Requirements

• Solid understanding of inverter-based resources (control system) design and application considerations.
• Strong background in power system analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels of GE Vernova and customer/plant staff).
• Experience with steady state and dynamic analysis using large data base simulation tools like PSS/E PowerFactory PSLF and use of programming languages like C C.
• Experience in creating and modifying dynamic user models in simulation tools like PSS/E PowerFactory and PSLF.
• Experience in creating and modifying dynamic models for use in simulation tools like ATP/EMTP PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP-RV.
• Advanced experience in electromagnetic transient simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDCEMTP (e.g. FORTRAN programming of user-written models in PSCAD (black box models) and in EMTP use of Python/MATLAB scripting to automate execution and analysis of multiple simulations).
• Demonstrated application of complex mathematics and engineering to real-world electric power system problems.
• Industry reputation IEEE/CIGRE published articles related to practical power systems engineering topics participation in industry standards working groups.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $89300.00 and $148700.00. 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 candidates 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 June 02 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.