Senior Systems Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +4 more locations.

📋 Description

• Design and manage integrated architectures for power generation systems, from generator terminals to transmission interconnection facilities.

• Oversee the technical definition and integration of power generation assets within the fence line, such as gas turbines, generators, GSUs, electrical equipment, substations, protection and control systems, STATCOMs, BESS, and auxiliary plant systems.

• Define system requirements, establish architecture baselines, set interface definitions, and create design standards.

• Develop strategies for solution validation, including requirements traceability, verification plans, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning milestones, and performance validation criteria.

• Coordinate equipment and system integration across various engineering disciplines.

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

• Convert customer needs regarding availability, reliability, Service Level Agreements (SLA), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and operational performance into electrical system architecture and design requirements.

• Drive technical risk identification, interface management, and integration planning throughout the 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 architecture, conducting risk assessments, delivering customer presentations, and developing proposals.

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

• Facilitate customer-facing technical workshops and architecture review sessions.

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

• Support requirements validation and commissioning processes to meet system performance objectives and customer acceptance criteria.

• Offer technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

• Coordinate requirements testing, system validation, and integrated solution reviews with both internal and external stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• At least 12 years of professional experience in power generation, electric utility systems, EPC projects, transmission and distribution engineering, or related electrical infrastructure roles.

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

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

• At least 5 years of experience in presenting technical solutions, with a minimum of 3 years engaged with executive leadership, utility representatives, EPC contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.

• More than 5 years of experience in managing complex technical initiatives, successfully completing 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.

• At least 5 years of experience managing system requirements, interface control, and verification and validation processes for complex engineering systems.

• More than 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.

• An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.

• Direct experience with utility-scale power generation plants, data center power systems, industrial electrification projects, hybrid generation systems, or microgrid applications is desired.

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

• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering, requirements management tools, and systems validation methodologies is desired.

• A general understanding of technical regulatory standards, utility interconnection requirements, grid code compliance evaluation, testing, and reporting is preferred.

• Experience in supporting commissioning, startup, operational readiness, and performance validation activities for power generation facilities is a plus.

• Proven success in developing and implementing reference architectures and repeatable technical solutions is advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of power plant reliability, maintainability, availability analysis, and lifecycle asset management principles is desired.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

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

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

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

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

• Company retirement contributions.

• Access to 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.