Electrical Engineer
Job Description Summary
GE Vernova Wind is helping change the world and has a focused portfolio of products and services to meet the need for cleaner power-today and tomorrow.
We are fully committed to full gender equality and diversity inclusion, aiming for the best professionals in an equal employment opportunity environment.
This early career Electrical Engineering position allows you to grow your skills as a member of the Product Development team - a multi-disciplinary engineering development team that includes System Engineering, Electrical System and Power Conversion Design, Mechanical Design, Control Hardware Design, Grid Regulation coordination, Software Design, and Integration / Test.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist Senior Engineers to develop and implement new designs and design improvements
- Execute and document subsystem and component/software validation test plans.
- Evaluate power circuit protection and coordination.
- Participate in FMEA and risk assessment and root cause analysis activities.
- Provide technical clarification of designs with suppliers, manufacturing, and services teams.
- Test and qualify components/firmware for production and resolve issues as needed to maintain product quality.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Knowledge of electrical distribution, power electronics, or control system design.
Desired Characteristics
- Highly motivated, self-starter, energetic, positive, flexible in changing environments.
- Ability to demonstrate a structured approach to problem solving, learning agility.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in project teams in an international environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools
- Related electrical engineering experience through Co-Op or University classwork.
- Familiarity with power electronics and control systems
- Familiarity with wind turbine or photovoltaic system technologies.
- Familiarity with Instrumentation and measurement of power converters.
- Familiarity with Arc Flash analysis (EasyPower or SKM) and testing
- Passionate about renewable energy and/or sustainability
Want more jobs like this?
Get jobs in Roanoke, VA delivered to your inbox every week.

Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
Company Videos
Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at GE Vernova.