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Electrical Engineer

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Electrical Engineer

Roanoke, VA

Job Description Summary

This early career Electrical Engineering position allows you to grow your skills as a member of a product development team - a multi-disciplinary engineering group that includes System Engineering, Electrical System and Power Conversion Design, Mechanical Design, Control Hardware Design, Grid Regulation coordination, Software Design, and Integration / Test.

Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept

Job Description

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Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assist Senior Engineers to develop and implement new designs and design improvements
  • Execute and document subsystem and component validation test plans.
  • Evaluate power circuit protection and coordination.
  • Participate in FMEA, risk assessment, and root cause analysis activities.
  • Provide technical clarification of designs with suppliers, manufacturing, and services teams.
  • Test and qualify components for production, and resolve issues as needed to maintain product quality.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related discipline.
  • Knowledge of electrical distribution, power electronics, or control system design.

Desired Characteristics

  • Highly motivated, self-starter, energetic, positive, flexible in changing environments.
  • Ability to demonstrate a structured approach to problem solving, learning agility.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in project teams in an international environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools.
  • Related electrical engineering experience through COOP or University classwork.
  • Familiarity with power electronics and control systems.
  • Familiarity with wind turbine or photovoltaic system technologies.
  • Familiarity with instrumentation and measurement of power converters.
  • Familiarity with Arc Flash analysis (EasyPower or SKM) and testing.
  • Helpful technical skills: Electronics lab instruments (Oscilloscope, power supplies), Matlab, C/C++, SPICE simulation, PCB schematic & layout tools, 3 phase system analysis, protection coordination & selection (fuses, breakers), component & conductor sizing & selection.

The salary range for this position is $69,600 - $104,400 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation. This posting is expected to close on September 13th or thereafter.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Salem, VA 24153, USA; Greenville, SC, USA; Schenectady, NY, USA
Job ID: GE_power-293824059
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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