GE Vernova Gas Power Electrical Engineer

GE Vernova

Schenectady, NYFresher1h agovia LinkedIn

Posted 13 Nov 2026, 13:15 ET

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
Must know
System designBusiness analysisStakeholder managementLean / Six Sigma
Work
On-site in Schenectady
Pay
$72K–$108K a year
Skill demand
Stakeholder management12%System design11%Business analysis2%Lean / Six Sigma2%of 149 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
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About the Role

The Electrical Design Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, analyzing, and optimizing products within the gas power portfolio. This role involves working across various stages of the product lifecycle, from initial design to field issue resolution, ensuring technical excellence, safety, and performance of electrical components and systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze electrical components throughout the gas power product portfolio.
  • Perform thermal, stress, and modal analysis of components within the gas turbine, steam, generator, aeroderivative, and powerplant accessory space.
  • Conduct testing and validation of new and existing designs and analyze post-test data.
  • Create design documentation, including drawings, specifications, layouts, and diagrams.
  • Prepare functional specifications based on sizing studies, contracts, and applicable regulatory codes and standards (e.g., IEC, NEC, CSA, IECEx, ATEX).
  • Support engineering focal for new qualifications supporting GEV and supplier production.
  • Support root cause analysis (RCA) and develop corrective actions (CAPA) to improve product reliability, quality, and performance.
  • Support supplier design evaluations and disposition of technical offers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, interpret Single Line Diagrams, and develop wiring, loop, instrumentation, and schematic diagrams.
  • Apply electrical design principles to adapt/improve the overall system design.
  • Take technical ownership of electrical hardware and systems.
  • Work within teams for project execution and process improvement.
  • Participate in peer and design reviews, develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Comply with R&D processes, manage milestones, and seek peer validation.
  • Support tendering bids with specific calculations and recommendations.
  • Embrace Lean principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science Degree in Electrical / Power Systems Engineering.
  • 0-1 years of previous intern / co-op experience.
  • Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States of America.
  • Willing to work onsite.

Qualifications

  • Strong focus on safety, quality, execution, and process rigor.
  • Open-minded, self-motivated, and empowered to challenge thinking.
  • Demonstrated capability in collaborating within a team and customers.
  • Ability to rapidly shift priorities based on business needs.
  • Strong organizational skills, communicating with transparency.
  • Capable of breaking down complex problems and executing to solution.
  • Familiar with AI and possess a continuous improvement (Lean) mindset.

Relocation assistance is available.

Pay range: $72,000.00 - $108,000.00, with potential geographic differential.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, Health Coach, Employee Assistance Program, retirement savings plan with company match, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

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