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Electrical Engineer

GE Vernova
Salem, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,000 and $108,000. 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 9/10/2026.

 

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.


GE is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

Salary : $72,000 - $108,000

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