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Lead Field Engineer - Drives

GE Vernova
Dakota, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026
Job Description Summary

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and industries. With a focus on power stability, energy storage and industrial electrification solutions, Power Conversion & Storage empowers customers by addressing their most complex electrification challenges and accelerating their transition to a sustainable, decarbonized future.

The Lead Field Service Engineer under general guidance and minimal supervision, performs a wide range of engineering tasks and ensures proper installation, service and commissioning of products and services. Provides technical support for installation and commissioning of projects and provides maintenance, breakdown emergency support and remote troubleshooting.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

As a Field Service Engineer - Drives, You Will

  • Perform installation and commissioning on drive systems, power systems, automation systems or dynamic positioning systems at customer site locations during ship construction.
  • Performs troubleshooting activities at site locations during scheduled Port visits or at sea to diagnose problems, determine appropriate resolution, and implements corrective actions.
  • Performs a wide range of engineering tasks to ensure the technical integrity and proper installation and commissioning of our equipment.
  • Develop documentation to execute work such as commissioning and maintenance procedures, as well as execute customer training.
  • Execute on site project management and technical leader duties to resolve customer issues and provide customer satisfaction
  • Identify sales opportunities for service agreements, spare parts, training, and upgrades.
  • Provide on call support in response to customer calls for service.
  • Assist in the growth and direction of the North American business.
  • Provide support to engineering teams working on customer upgrade projects
  • Complete timely service reports and other administrative requirements
  • Perform work on-board vessels within GE / Customer safety guidelines either in shipyards or offshore.
  • Extended hours / overtime maybe required during peak periods and emergency circumstances.
  • Domestic or overseas travel to customer sites for extended periods of time.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • OR Associate's Degree or related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum 5 additional years of related industry experience.
  • OR High School diploma or GED equivalency with a minimum of 8 years of related industry experience.
  • Ability and willingness to travel 85% of the time on short notice

Desired Characteristics

  • US Person with the ability to achieve security clearance for Department of Defense projects.
  • Previous Marine Industry Experience.
  • Must be physically fit to be able to board vessels offshore.
  • For field service engineers that have the potential of working offshore, must be able to pass a Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET) and offshore survival course which includes activities in a swimming pool.
  • Possesses leadership qualities that align with GE Vernova Way.
  • Background in a customer facing position within a Service environment.
  • Ability to execute increasingly complicated assignments, which require considerable engineering skill and creative ability and independent judgment.
  • The work environment at onsite locations is of a construction type setting. Whilst performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of trips, slips and falls. The noise level on-site or on-board ships can be excessive, personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.
  • Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office applications.

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

  • This is a remote position

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on January 30, 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.

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