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Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Circuit Breaker

GE Vernova
Charleroi, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
Job Description Summary

Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and design low voltage control systems for SF6 insulated circuit breakers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, electrical engineers, and mechanical designers, to ensure customer satisfaction.

  • Provide technical expertise and guidance in the selection of components, such as relays, sensors, and controllers, to optimize system performance.

  • Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments to identify potential improvements or modifications to existing control systems.

  • Guide a drafting team, mentoring their work to produce mechanical outline drawings and documentation for the final product.

  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical team members at remote factories to ensure job success.

  • Offer technical support to internal and external stakeholders, including customers and field service teams, to address inquiries and troubleshoot issues.

  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations while designing and implementing control systems.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience related to logic tables, bills of materials, manufacturing, project management, and/or product design

  • Travel 10% of time

Desired Characteristics

  • Minimum of 1 year of SAP experience

  • Strong electrical engineering background

  • High voltage and Dead tank circuit breaker knowledge

  • Minimum of 1 year with ProEngineer design and AutoCAD

  • Minimum 1 year of E3 (or similar) experience

  • Strong Microsoft Excel experience

  • Experience in project management, planning, activity follow-up.

  • Experience in MS Office software including MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

  • Experience working cooperatively and effectively in a team environment.

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 April 21, 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.

Salary : $89,300 - $148,700

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