Job Description

Job Description Summary

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At GE Vernova, we are building a more sustainable and reliable energy future. We are looking for a Lead Electrical Systems Engineer to join our global engineering organisation, supporting world class power conversion, automation, and control solutions.

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Job Description

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In this role, you will provide technical leadership on complex projects within the Power Conversion and Storage business, working closely with project teams, customers, and global engineering partners. You will play a key role in ensuring designs meet customer, safety, regulatory, budget, and schedule requirements—while also helping improve engineering processes and systems.

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This role is well suited to someone with experience in rail, power, utilities, or energy storage, who enjoys solving complex problems and collaborating across disciplines and geographies.

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Responsibilities

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- Lead systems and project engineering activities across power conversion and electrical systems projects
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- Develop and review designs, specifications, and documentation for electrical systems, including:n n
- Generators, transformers, switchboards, converters, motors, energy storage, and cabling
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- Ensure engineering outputs comply with health, safety, regulatory, and industry standards
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- Act as the technical focal point, coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors
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- Review electrical schematics and technical documentation for compliance and functionality
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- Provide technical input to project planning, delivery, and customer solutions
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- Support tendering and sales activities by providing engineering expertise
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- Participate in design reviews, engineering forums, and organisational improvement initiatives
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- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes, and systems
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What You Bring

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- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic,



or Instrumentation Engineering from a local or internationally recognised university. Those with a diploma coupled with relevant electrical and industry experience will be considered.
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- 7–10 years' experience in systems or electrical engineering within rail, power, utilities, or energy sectors
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- Strong technical knowledge of power conversion and electrical systems across design, manufacturing, field engineering, or equipment lifecycle support
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- Ability to read, write, and review technical specifications and engineering documentation
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- Experience with systems engineering and assurance activities such as Safety in Design, HAZOP, FMECA, RAM, and Human Factors would be advantageous, but not necessary.
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- Experience interpreting power system studies and design outputs, including SLDs, protection coordination, load flow, fault studies, harmonics, EMC, and cable sizing would be advantageous, but not necessary.
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- Transparent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders
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- Customer‐focused mindset with commercial awareness
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- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
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Nice to Have

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- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment
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- Experience working in matrix organisations and with international teams
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Why Join GE Vernova?

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- Work on critical infrastructure projects that support the energy transition
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- Collaborate with global experts across engineering and project delivery
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- Contribute to innovative, high‐impact solutions in power and energy systems
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- GE Vernova is an equal opportunity employer. Be part of an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences
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As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

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Additional Information

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Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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📌 Lead Electrical Systems Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 GE Vernova
📍 New South Wales