Senior Systems Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Design and oversee integrated power generation system architectures from generator terminals to transmission interconnection facilities.

• Spearhead the technical definition and integration of power generation assets, electrical equipment, substations, protection and control systems, STATCOMs, BESS, and auxiliary plant systems.

• Establish system requirements, architecture baselines, interface definitions, and design standards.

• Formulate solution validation strategies, requirements traceability, verification plans, FAT, SAT, commissioning milestones, and performance validation criteria.

• Direct equipment coordination and system integration across various engineering disciplines.

• Assist in and evaluate power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, grounding, protection coordination, transient stability, harmonics, and arc flash analyses.

• Convert customer availability, reliability, SLA, MTBF, and operational requirements into electrical system architecture and design specifications.

• Lead technical risk identification, interface management, and integration planning throughout proposal, engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational phases.

• Act as the primary technical coordinator among GE Vernova business units.

• Aid business development by assessing technical scope, defining solution architectures, evaluating risks, and supporting customer presentations and proposals.

• Create and standardize reference architectures for data centers, industrial facilities, microgrids, hybrid generation plants, and utility-scale power generation campuses.

• Conduct customer-facing technical workshops and architecture reviews.

• Provide executive-level recommendations regarding system design, reliability, and integration strategies.

• Assist in requirements validation and commissioning activities.

• Offer technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams.

• Coordinate requirements testing, system validation, and integrated solution reviews.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Over 12 years of professional experience in power generation, electric utility systems, EPC projects, transmission and distribution engineering, or similar electrical infrastructure functions.

• At least 7 years of experience in engineering, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role overseeing multidisciplinary teams.

• Demonstrated success in delivering high-value technical solutions for complex energy projects.

• Over 5 years of experience in presenting technical solutions, with at least 3 years engaging with executive leadership, utility representatives, EPC contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.

• More than 5 years managing intricate technical initiatives, successfully leading at least 3 large-scale projects.

• Over 7 years of experience with utility-scale power generation systems, transmission and distribution equipment, and grid interconnection requirements.

• More than 5 years of experience managing system requirements, interface control, and verification and validation processes.

• Over 5 years of experience applying and interpreting IEEE, ANSI, IEC, NERC, FERC, and NFPA standards.

• Willingness and ability to travel at least 25% of the time.

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline is desired.

• Direct experience with utility-scale power generation plants, data center power systems, industrial electrification, hybrid generation systems, or microgrids is preferred.

• Comprehensive understanding of electrical selectivity, protective relay coordination, PLC/SCADA systems, DCS integration, and IEC 61850 architectures is desired.

• Familiarity with MBSE, requirements management tools, and systems validation methodologies is preferred.

• Knowledge of regulatory standards, utility interconnection requirements, grid code compliance evaluation, testing, and reporting is desired.

• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, operational readiness, and performance validation is preferred.

• Background in developing reference architectures and repeatable technical solutions is desired.

• Understanding of power plant reliability, maintainability, availability analysis, and lifecycle asset management is preferred.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Discretionary annual bonus.

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

• Access to Health Coach services.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

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

• 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.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.