Senior Systems Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more locations.

📋 Description

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

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

• Set system requirements, establish architecture baselines, define interfaces, and create design standards.

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

• Coordinate equipment and system integration across various engineering disciplines.

• Assist and assess power system studies, such as load flow, short circuit, grounding, protection coordination, transient stability, harmonics, and arc flash analyses.

• Convert customer needs regarding availability, reliability, SLA, MTBF, and operational performance into requirements for electrical system architecture and design.

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

• Collaborate with GE Vernova business units and associated organizations.

• Aid in business development by evaluating technical scopes, defining solution architectures, assessing 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.

• Facilitate customer-facing technical workshops and architecture reviews.

• Offer executive-level guidance on system design, reliability, and integration strategies.

• Assist in validating requirements and commissioning activities to meet system performance objectives and customer acceptance criteria.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• A 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 related electrical infrastructure roles.

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

• A proven history of delivering high-value technical solutions for intricate energy projects.

• More than 5 years of experience in presenting technical solutions, including 3 years of direct engagement with executive leadership, utility representatives, EPC contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.

• Over 5 years of managing complex technical initiatives, successfully completing at least 3 large-scale projects as an individual contributor, technical lead, or project manager.

• More than 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.

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

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

• Ability to lead, motivate, influence, and mentor individuals and engineering teams across various organizations.

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

• In-depth knowledge of electrical selectivity, protective relay coordination, PLC/SCADA systems, DCS integration, and IEC 61850 architectures.

• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements management tools, and systems validation methodologies.

• General understanding of technical regulatory standards, utility interconnection requirements, grid code compliance evaluation, testing, and reporting.

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

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing reference architectures and repeatable technical solutions across various customer applications.

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

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screen, if applicable.

🏝️ 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 offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

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

• 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.

• Competitive compensation.