Senior Engineer - Customer Application Engineering
Job Description Summary
Customer facing staff responsible for winning business Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Guided by commercial practices and policies that may be shaped by the role. Has significant control/influence over commercial priorities. There is moderate autonomy within the role to enter into/execute Commercial arrangements. High levels of Commercial judgement are required to achieve outcomes required.
Our team is dedicated to making a difference and creating a more sustainable future for all. We foster a dynamic and inclusive work environment where everyone is valued and can thrive. If you're a seasoned professional in the clean energy industry, we invite you to join our team and be part of a company that is making a real difference in the world.
Job Description
Power Conversion and Storage provides innovative energy storage systems & hybrid solutions for various applications. It is a fast-paced business that includes design, engineering, services, and commercial organizations focused on deploying Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects.
The Senior Customer Application Engineer is a critical position for Power Conversion and Storage as we work internally (with various teams) and externally (with customers) to provide optimized technical solutions to meet customers' needs and requirements. This role serves as solutions architect for projects requiring battery energy storage and hybrid power plants.
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Roles and Responsibilities
- Technical lead for BESS proposals.
- Review customer specification and standards (grid compliance, cybersecurity, etc) versus GE Vernova standard platform and clearly document clarifications and/or exceptions to customer specification.
- Align with product development team on feasibility of exceptions, including associated cost and cycle time to ensure alignment with execution priorities and backlog.
- Develop GE Vernova technical proposal to best suit the customer's use case and requirements for proposals, reference architecture, risk assessment matrix, features and accessories list, cost of materials, grid model development and customer project engineering work estimates.
- Facilitate development of dynamic models for grid system simulation studies by providing technical inputs on control system design and capabilities.
- Lead the creation and maintenance of the technical commercial documentation related to the product in coordination with the different stakeholders.
- Support Sales with delivering technical presentations to customers.
- Complete customer technical fill-in datasheet and answer customer questions.
- Report status and problems to tendering team members in a timely fashion.
- Present technical proposal to GE Vernova leadership team detailing system performance capability and risks.
- After winning project, support a clean hand over of technical solution to the project execution team.
- Participate in the development of multi-generation product plans by summarizing and prioritizing emerging customer / market requirements and gathering competitive intelligence.
- Provide mentorship and knowledge transfer to fellow team members.
- Lead and define process improvement activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar technical role with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and or Solar inverters of utility scale.
Desired Characteristics
- Ability to work individually and as part of a global team
- Demonstrated experience with battery and inverter systems for the power industry
- Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
- Strong leadership skills, strong organizational vision, customer-centricity, and the ability to build and energize high-performance teams
- Masters Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Experience working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc.
- Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information
- Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 26, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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
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