Requirements
Must have:
- We require a doctorate in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline, or a masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with at least 8 years of post-doctoral professional experience for doctorate holders or 10 years of post-masters experience in electric power systems. - We require 8+ years of proven power system engineering experience across at least three of the following areas: high-penetration renewable energy systems with power electronics interfaces, electrical network modeling, transmission or distribution planning and optimization, advanced devices such as HVDC, FACTS, storage, electric vehicles or grid-forming inverters, control and optimization technologies, and machine learning applications for power systems. - We value experience leading large, multi-million-dollar programs with multiple partners and stakeholders as a principal investigator. - We seek familiarity with product development, customer needs, and the competitive landscape. - We prefer candidates with patents and publications in power system modeling, simulation, optimization, control, or artificial intelligence. - We prefer strong hands-on experience with distribution simulation tools such as OpenDSS, GridLAB-D, or cymdist, and analytical platforms such as PSCAD, PSS-E, PSLF, MAPS, or DIgSILENT. - We value experience implementing control algorithms and analytics in control hardware or energy/distribution management systems within hardware-in-the-loop laboratory environments using RTDS, Opal-RT, or similar platforms. - We prefer background in alternative energy and distributed generation, including wind, PV, fuel cells, and combined heat and power applications. - We value a solid foundation in control theory, especially for power and energy systems. - We prefer experience applying machine learning to power systems. - We seek a global mindset, strong customer orientation, and excellent analytical ability. - We expect strong interpersonal skills, humility, candor, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. - We value experience leading teams, including scheduling, milestone management, technical reviews, and funding tracking. - We need the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership. - We look for a demonstrated ability to turn innovative concepts into prototypes and/or commercial products. - We require legal authorization to work in the United States. - We require a current or active Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility. - We require willingness to work from our Niskayuna, NY office. - We require willingness to travel at least 2 weeks per year.
Responsibilities:
- We conduct advanced research in electric power system technologies that improve the reliability and efficiency of power generation, transmission, and distribution. - We lead technology development across areas such as renewable integration, WAMS, HVDC, distribution automation, power system protection, and microgrids. - We collaborate with internal teams in electrical machines, power electronics, electrical propulsion, and energy storage to address system-level challenges. - We work with other research groups to identify how power system advances can strengthen our products and platforms. - We analyze system requirements and translate them into enhancements for existing offerings and new solutions. - We lead multidisciplinary teams and provide technical expertise in real-time modeling, simulation, network modeling, system analysis, protection, transient stability, grid codes, economic dispatch, and HVDC/FACTS. - We help shape new proposal areas with our businesses, government agencies, universities, and national laboratories. - We contribute to proposal development as principal investigators or team members and participate in business technology and strategy discussions. - We help develop grid-control algorithms, including tools that enable distributed energy resources to support the grid and improve inverter interconnection. - We create methods to assess the grid impact of distributed energy resources and adapt distribution automation and management systems for DER operation. - We build simulation models for grid configurations and assets and run multiple simulation types, including direct sequence and EMT studies. - We develop algorithms and solutions that strengthen grid resilience against cyber-physical disruptions. - We perform analytical work to meet or exceed customer expectations and deliverables. - We identify and evaluate new technology, product, and service opportunities. - We communicate findings clearly through written reports and presentations that explain analyses, solutions, and business value. - We keep our organization connected to emerging technologies and market trends. - We participate in intellectual property assessments and stay alert to competing and disruptive technologies.
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Company:
We are GE Vernova, and we offer a challenging, growth-oriented environment with professional development, competitive compensation, and relocation assistance for this role. This senior engineering position is based in Niskayuna, New York and supports advanced research and development in electric power systems for utility applications, working with internal businesses as well as U.S. government customers and partners. We provide a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, employee assistance resources, retirement savings with company matching and retirement contributions, tuition assistance, adoption support, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and consider candidates without regard to protected characteristics.
