Senior Systems Architect

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

📋 Description

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

• Direct the technical definition and integration of power generation assets, which include gas turbines, generators, GSUs, isolated phase bus systems, HV/LV electrical equipment, substations, protection and control systems, STATCOMs, BESS, and auxiliary plant systems.

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

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

• Coordinate equipment and system integration across various engineering disciplines.

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

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

• Manage 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 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 evaluations.

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

• Support validation of requirements and commissioning activities to meet system performance goals and customer acceptance criteria.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams.

• Oversee requirements testing, system validation, and integrated solution evaluations among internal and external stakeholders.

⛳️ 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.

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

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

• Proven history of delivering high-value technical solutions for complex energy projects.

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

• More than 5 years managing complex technical initiatives, with successful involvement in at least 3 large-scale projects as an individual contributor, technical lead, or project manager.

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

• More than 5 years 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 capacity.

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

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred).

• Capability to lead, motivate, influence, and mentor 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.

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

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

• General knowledge 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 ability to develop and implement reference architectures and repeatable technical solutions.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

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

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

• Employee Assistance Program with 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.

• 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 not provided.