Senior Application Engineer – Systems Integration

Role Overview

• Customer facing staff responsible for winning business
• Lead the technical review and response for complex VFD systems/STATCOM/Synchronous condenser tenders, ensuring proposed solutions are technically sound, compliant with specifications, risk mitigated and competitively costed
• Conduct detailed site surveys (remotely or physically, as required)
• Develop comprehensive system architectures for VFD systems/STATCOM/Synchronous condenser integration
• Translate customer functional and technical requirements from tenders into detailed system designs and specifications
• Collaborate closely with sales, and commercial teams to clearly define the technical scope
• Present complex technical solutions clearly and effectively to customers, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal technical standards, tools, and best practices for VFD systems/STATCOM/Synchronous condenser systems integration and estimation

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s))
• Experience in project engineering or application engineering or technical sales support for high-power electrical equipment, with a strong focus on VFD systems/STATCOM/Synchronous condenser
• In-depth knowledge of power electronics, power system dynamics, grid codes, and international standards relevant to VFD systems/STATCOM/Synchronous condenser applications
• Proven experience working on large-scale EPC tenders and a deep understanding of the extended Balance of Plant (BOP) scope in power plants, renewable energy, or heavy industrial facilities, with a practical understanding of how site constraints and procedures impact overall project cost
• Strong understanding of control systems, communication protocols and network architectures
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs, and accurately extrapolate costing information
• Proven experience with cost estimation methodologies, quotation preparation, and supporting technical-commercial negotiations for complex electrical systems
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, especially in developing innovative, cost-effective solutions for tender responses
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of time as required for site surveys, customer meetings, and internal meetings

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and 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