Job Description Summary
The Engineer is responsible for supporting key design initiatives across the electric power industry with a focus on design integration of electrical systems/instrumentation and control hardware for gas turbine, generator systems. The candidate will ensure execution excellence across a portfolio of NPI, Services, ITR, PCO and CM&U programs and projects - delivering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, issuing customer resolutions on defects, failures of critical systems. In this role, the candidate will provide technical results to ensure project/program success, driving quality in electrical design and product/system compliance. This role provides an opportunity to utilize innovative engineering solutions to meet the business decarbonization goals and align to the latest codes and standards in industry, for Aeroderivative gas turbines.
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Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
- Support the electrical systems design and integration of an Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Package for various power plant applications in partnership with Project/Plant engineering teams.
- Support cross functional teams with gas turbine controls, generator protection, excitation, vibration monitoring and fire systems and able to navigate and solve critical safety system check and redundancies.
- Support design reviews for reliability, performance, safety, and compliance programs for overall gas turbine generator systems.
- Participate in problem solving and resolution skills (supporting RCA's, FMEA's and HAZOP reviews).
- Create and manage design schedules for projects/programs with milestones and work task assignments with cross functional teams.
- Interpret Single Line Diagrams and develop wiring, loop, instrumentation, and schematic diagrams, designing interface wiring diagrams and bills of material.
- Drive containment solutions for quality defects and support improvements in delivery, and cost of GE hardware/systems/products within team's scope.
- Apply lean methodologies including standard work, to optimize engineering processes/tools utilized for design.
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
- Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a favorable advantage to the business.
- Collaborate with key functional teams, Production and Global Supply Chain, to execute on projects/programs; additionally, supporting and driving solutions with Product Services, Project Fulfillment, Performance, Applications and Controls within engineering.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology from an accredited college and university OR a high school diploma/ GED with 7 years of relevant experience.
- 0-2 years of engineering experience.
Desired Characteristics
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, Customer-centric and team-focused.
- Demonstrated project management skills including coordinating activities across functions.
- Strong focus on quality, execution, and process rigor.
- Familiar with applicable national & international codes/Standards/directives such as IEC, NEC, CSA, IECEx, ATEX etc.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and ePLAN.
About Us
Inclusion & Diversity At GE, 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.
Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/diversity-at-ge
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is: $76,600.00 - 114,800.00 USD.
The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 5% performance bonus.
The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This position will stay open on the career website until at least 11/6/2024.
Benefits Available to You:
GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
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.
Additional Information
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: No