Technical Application Engineer

Job Description Summary

Grid Automation offers its customers a complete range of innovative products, systems and services covering engineering and manufacture, as well as commissioning and long-term maintenance of Substation Protection Systems and Automation solutions.

Grid Automation Technical Applications Engineers (TAE) support the Commercial Team in the co-ordination and execution of commercial and technical activities relating to the Grid Automation Business in the Region.

The successful candidate will be part of a sub-regional South Europe TAE team supporting the commercial teams in all technical activities relating to Grid Automation in South Europe, but with particular focus in Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.

Grid Automation Technical Applications Engineers (TAE) support the Commercial Team in the co-ordination and execution of commercial and technical activities relating to the Grid Automation Business in the Region.

The successful candidate will be part of a sub-regional South Europe TAE team supporting the commercial teams in all technical activities relating to Grid Automation in South Europe, but with particular focus in Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and resolve customer application inquiries using sound engineering principles and in line with business standards, procedures, product requirements, and deadlines.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers on the full range of Grid Automation products, with a focus on protection systems, digital control systems, network management, and cybersecurity.
• Support customers by phone, in meetings, and through site visits as needed.
• Assist the Commercial/Sales team in identifying the best technical solutions, promoting products, delivering presentations, supporting technical negotiations, and preparing formal tenders for Grid Automation products and solutions based on customer requirements.
• Deliver customer training and technical sessions on the application and operation of Grid Automation products and services.
• Attend trade shows, seminars, and conferences as required.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a customer-facing engineering role.
• Experience in cybersecurity, preferably in OT environments.
• Strong knowledge of substation control system applications in the Transmission & Distribution sector.
• Experience with IEC 61850-based substation automation solutions is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of substation protection, substation automation, and RTUs, with the ability to support customers in selecting and implementing the best GE solution for their needs.
• Experience with network protocols, HMI systems, and software packages is highly desirable.
• Ability to analyze specific applications and prepare technical reports.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Language skills in English, Romanian, and Serbo-Croatian are required; Greek is an advantage for written and verbal customer communication.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple inquiries simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and solution-identification skills.

We value building teams diverse in thought and experiences. If you like what you've read and are excited by this opportunity, but don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to make the jump and apply anyway.

Why Join Our Team:
GE Vernova is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to the continuous improvement and the wellbeing of its employee. We are offering fully customized development and training programs all throughout the year, on top of a LinkedIn Learning subscription and full access to GE Vernova's learning database.

Our wellbeing program will allow you to benefit from multiple events focused on a healthy lifestyle, free apps to support your healthy habits and free employee assistance program, provided by specialized counselors.

Also, We Are Offering:

• Strong induction process (a dedicated 1-month ramp-up period).
• Flexible working hours and a well-defined hybrid working policy.
• Private Medical Insurance for you (can also be extended for family members).
• Attractive financial compensations for roles involving external travels and on-site missions.
• Fully customized development and training programs all throughout the year.
• Increased number of vacation days, according to your work-experience, encompassed by an annual bonus payout.
• Annual, performance-based, salary review.
• Multiple subscriptions, discounts and vouchers available (such as Bookster subscription, corporate discount to fitness services, gift vouchers for Christmas and Easter holiday, daily meal vouchers, additional days off such as 8th of March and 3rd Easter Day and children's benefits, including gifts for special occasions, vouchers, and events) etc.

Our Culture:
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong. By embracing inclusive teams and perspectives, we are better equipped to build a world that works.

GE Vernova's Global Delivery Center in Bucharest is not only a workplace, but also a community where members are actively involved in different initiatives such as personal development workshops, book clubs, sports competitions, charity events, volunteering on greening and afforestation and dedicated events for employees' children.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Bucharest, Romania

Job ID: GE_power-10024466

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-08T18:32:29