Senior Test Facility Electrical Engineer – Schenectady Technology Lab

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• GE Vernova’s Component & Development Test Schenectady Technology Lab is seeking
• a Senior Facility Electrical Engineer to lead and advance the electrical
• infrastructure supporting our world-class test laboratory. This role requires
• deep expertise across MV and LV systems, with a focus on electrical generation,
• protection, and medium-voltage distribution equipment. The successful candidate
• will bring extensive experience from large-scale industrial facilities and
• capital projects, ensuring safe, reliable, and innovative electrical solutions.
• infrastructure, spanning from 15 kV feeds down to 120 V and DC control systems.
• This includes transformers, switchgears, MCCs, distribution panels, UPS/DC
• systems, and specialized test equipment.
• Safety Leadership: Champion electrical safety practices, including LOTO
• procedures, NFPA 70E compliance, and arc flash mitigation strategies.
• Design & Engineering: Lead facility electrical system design, commissioning,
• operations, and troubleshooting across MV/LV systems.
• Project Leadership: Provide primary technical direction for facility-based
• projects, coordinating with GE Vernova teams, EPCs, and vendor partners.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with Facility & System
• Readiness team, Lab leadership, lead test engineers and site senior
• electrical engineer to integrate electrical systems into broader facility
• designs.
• Vendor & Package Management: Manage electrical equipment packages end-to-end,
• including RFQs, bid evaluations, vendor drawing reviews, FATs, and
• commissioning.
• Technical Documentation: Develop detailed electrical specifications, load
• lists, one-line/three-line diagrams, area classifications, and technical
• procedures. This includes maintaining and updating legacy facility
• drawings/redlines.
• System Studies: Perform advanced electrical studies (load flow, short
• circuit, relay coordination, motor starting, arc flash) using ETAP, SKM, or
• similar tools.
• Global Standards Compliance: Apply NEC, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, API, OSHA, and other
• international standards to facility designs.
• Mentorship: Act as a senior technical resource, guiding junior engineers,
• contractors, technicians and hourly employees.
• Communication: Prepare clear technical reports and presentations for internal
• stakeholders and external customers. Actively participate in team and project
• meetings to clearly provide professional insights, safety requirements and
• technical expertise.
• Work site: This role is 100% onsite at the Schenectady Technology Lab in
• Schenectady, NY. It also involves occasional travel (<15% annually).

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• with 10+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering, with at
• least 5 years in facility or industrial power systems, OR High School diploma
• with 15+ years experience.
• Proven track record in electrical construction, inspection, and
• troubleshooting during installation and commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with MV/LV systems including transformers, switchgears,
• MCCs, UPS/DC systems, generators, VFDs, and protection relays.
• Advanced proficiency in electrical system modeling software (ETAP, SKM,
• EasyPower).
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a full time basis. We will not
• sponsor individuals for work visas, now or in the future, for this position
• vacancy.
• 15+ years of experience in electrical system design, FEED, and detailed
• engineering for large-scale facilities (oil & gas, petrochemical, hydrogen,
• refining, EPC).
• Demonstrated leadership in managing vendor packages, electrical buildings,
• and power distribution centers.
• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD and EasyPower programs
• Strong grounding, cable sizing, breaker coordination, and electrical room
• layout expertise.
• Experience with power generation facilities and transmission/distribution
• systems.
• Working knowledge of global electrical codes and standards (NEC, CEC, IEC,
• IEEE, NFPA, API, ABS, OSHA).
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with ability to convey complex
• technical information clearly.
• Understanding of electric grid operations and electrical control systems.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable,
• final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to
• U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Health coach
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) savings plan
• Company matching contributions
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Permissive time off