Summary
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A Senior Facility Electrical Engineer is sought to lead electrical infrastructure for a large industrial testing environment. Responsibilities span medium- and low-voltage distribution, generation, protection, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS/DC systems, and specialized equipment, with strong emphasis on electrical safety, reliability, and capital projects.
Highlights
Leads electrical infrastructure for a large-scale technology and testing facility, covering systems from 15 kV through 120 V and DC controls. The role combines technical leadership, industrial electrical engineering, capital-project experience, and a strong focus on safety and reliability.
Description
Job Description Summary
GE Vernova’s Component & Development Test Schenectady Technology Lab is seeking a Senior Facility Electrical Engineer to lead and advance the electrical infrastructure supporting our world-class test laboratory.
This role requires deep expertise across MV and LV systems, with a focus on electrical generation, protection, and medium-voltage distribution equipment.
The successful candidate will bring extensive experience from large-scale industrial facilities and capital projects, ensuring safe, reliable, and innovative electrical solutions.
Job Description
Responsible for the Schenectady Technology Lab’s (STL) electrical infrastructure, spanning from 15 kV feeds down to 120 V and DC control systems.
This includes transformers, switchgears, MCCs, distribution panels, UPS/DC systems, and specialized test equipment.
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 Facility & System Readiness team, Lab leadership, lead test engineers and site senior electrical engineer 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.
This includes maintaining and updating legacy facility drawings/redlines.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, contractors, technicians and hourly employees.Communication: Prepare clear technical reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and external customers.
Actively participate in team and project meetings to clearly provide professional insights, safety requirements and technical expertise.Work site: This role is 100% onsite at the Schenectady Technology Lab in Schenectady, NY.
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