Senior Facility Electrical Engineer
Job Summary
GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Facility Electrical Engineer to oversee and advance electrical infrastructure for its Greenville test laboratories. This role focuses on the design, commissioning, and maintenance of MV and LV systems, ensuring reliability and safety in large-scale industrial test environments. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and project management to ensure compliance with global engineering standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical facility design, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Manage vendor packages and equipment procurement
- Perform advanced electrical system studies and modeling
- Ensure compliance with safety and global engineering standards
- Provide technical mentorship to junior staff
Required Skills
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years industrial power systems experience
- Expertise in MV/LV systems and power distribution
- Proficiency in ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower
- Knowledge of NEC, IEC, IEEE, and NFPA standards
Job Details
Roles and Responsibilities
Safety Leadership: Champion electrical safety practices, including LOTO procedures, NFPA 70E compliance, and arc flash mitigation strategies.
Design & Engineering: Lead facility electrical system design, commissioning, operations, and troubleshooting across MV/LV systems.
Project Leadership: Provide primary technical direction for facility-based projects, coordinating with GE Vernova teams, EPCs, and vendor partners.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical and process engineers to integrate electrical systems into broader facility designs.
Vendor & Package Management: Manage electrical equipment packages end-to-end, including RFQs, bid evaluations, vendor drawing reviews, FATs, and commissioning.
Technical Documentation: Develop detailed electrical specifications, load lists, one-line/three-line diagrams, area classifications, and technical procedures.
System Studies: Perform advanced electrical studies (load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, motor starting, arc flash) using ETAP, SKM, or similar tools.
Global Standards Compliance: Apply NEC, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, API, OSHA, and other international standards to facility designs.
Mentorship: Act as a senior technical resource, guiding junior engineers and technicians.
Communication: Prepare clear technical reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and external customers.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
10+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in facility or industrial power systems.
Proven track record in electrical construction, inspection, and troubleshooting during installation and commissioning.
Hands-on experience with MV/LV systems including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS/DC systems, generators, VFDs, and protection relays.
Advanced proficiency in electrical system modeling software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, EasyPower).