Director – Integrated Systems

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the delivery of integrated cross-GE Vernova system solutions for intricate electrification projects.

• Collaborate with GE Vernova businesses to enhance and optimize customer value propositions.

• Design reference systems-wide solutions architecture for complex power projects.

• Establish technical and commercial cross-GE Vernova processes governing comprehensive solution delivery.

• Cultivate and sustain executive presence along with relationships with customers, stakeholders, and partners.

• Advise on techno-economic system-wide technology development, deployment, planning, operations, and investment in tools, models, methods, and metrics.

• Assist in business development and expansion of Consulting Services through advisory offerings in power systems integration and techno-economic studies.

• Forge relationships across Engineering Product Management, Advanced Research Center, Financial Services, Global Policy, and Sustainability teams.

• Evaluate industry sectors, competitive landscapes, market conditions, and their impacts on GE Vernova businesses and customer ecosystems.

• Lead industry leadership and technology forums as well as multinational intergovernmental collaborations.

• Foster and promote Consulting Services thought leadership and industry visibility.

• Build a global talent pool of experts in techno-economic and energy systems integration.

• Engage in strategic planning and development of GE Vernova's product and service offerings and new product/technology introductions.

• Influence systems interoperability, stability, and integration in partnership with Consulting Services senior leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.

• At least 10 years of experience in the power generation and/or energy industry with global roles that include responsibilities for project management, client engagement, and business development.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

• Over 3 years of experience with a deep understanding of data center power supply requirements, electrical demand profiles, and grid integration risks.

• Solid understanding of hyperscaler and co-locator development cycles, including growth patterns and infrastructure deployment gaps.

• More than 3 years of experience in power and energy systems engineering, particularly in techno-economic system analysis and high-IBR penetration.

• Expertise in systems planning for complete decarbonization and advanced grid automation/control.

• Proficiency in cross-sector integration and complex cross-technology integration and power transfer capabilities.

• Knowledgeable in voltage and frequency stability, first-swing dynamics, sub-synchronous oscillations, and transient voltage recovery.

• Expertise in harmonics, system transients, insulation coordination, and series-compensated transmission.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Advanced degree in electrical, mechanical, or electric power engineering, or business administration (MBA) from an accredited university or college.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Established professional relationships and credibility with industry executives, including CEOs, CTOs, and government leaders and officials.

• Experience in industry leadership and collaboration.

• Recognized global stature and leadership within ESIG, GPST, IEEE, IEC, or CIGRE.

• Comprehensive understanding of control concepts for grid-interactive power systems equipment and controls, including automatic voltage regulators, power system stabilizers, SVC, STATCOM, TCSC, and HVDC.

• Extensive knowledge and experience with power electronic hardware and controls for utility and industrial applications, including SVC, TCSC, STATCOM, HVDC, wind turbines, solar and energy storage inverters, variable speed pumped hydropower storage, and motor drives.

• Experience in planning and executing electrical and mechanical tests in thermal and renewable power plants to fulfill grid code and interconnection requirements.

• Experience in validating utility planning models in accordance with NERC and other global jurisdiction requirements.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in utility transmission and generation techno-economic planning, interconnection and operations practices, grid code compliance, markets, and regulatory standards.

• Technical leadership in crafting successful proposals and overseeing the delivery of large-scale projects.

• Proficiency in utilizing and modeling with GE PSLF, PSS/e, DigSilent Power Factory, GE MAPS, GE MARS, Plexos, Promod, Tara, TSAT, PSCAD, and Python.

• LEAN skillsets/certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.