STATCOM Application Engineer

Job Description SummaryIn this position, the Application Engineer will be responsible of leading and overseeing engineering activities of the STATCOM projects from tendering stage to handover to project execution organization. You’ll have the overall responsibility of the engineering coordination activities of the named project(s) in close cooperation with the Bid Manager, Engineering Team, and Sub-contractors. The Application Engineer role includes also coordination and co-operation of the other multicultural GE units participating to the project over the globe.
Job Description
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Act as the technical lead during the pre-sales & sales process for STATCOM and FACTS projects.
Lead technical proposal creation efforts, collaborating with the various detailed engineering teams.
Management of overall design activities in ITO phase, defining the design quality plan, supervising and coordinating all engineering tasks required to execute the project, whether in house or by suppliers/subcontractors, and ensure technical coordination of the project in ITO phase
Management of project engineering deliverables in accordance with the given budget and delivery time of the offer.
Participate in technical contract negotiations with prospective customers.
Conduct quality reviews of bid packages to maximize submittal quality.
Scope management and securing that the various interfaces are seamless, no gaps or duplicates
Guiding customers to right direction and securing GE Competitive Advantage
Internal and external communication and reporting
Participation to continuous development of project engineering management procedures, methods and tools
Requirements
To succeed in this job, you should have a degree in Engineering (Automation, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or similar) and/or equivalent knowledge and experience from:
Several years of experience on engineering management on delivery projects or tenders, ideally in the Transmission Grid environment (HV/MV Electrical Substations, FACTS, HVDC)
Skills on Power Electronics is a plus
Successful experience in management of multi-disciplinary teams with multiple interfaces and with products coming from several countries
Fluent in English
Willingness to travel, including internationally
Strong technical problem-solving skills & experience
Desired Characteristics:
You will have already some working experience in an international environment, but above all we expect you to be a self-starter with high level of flexibility, resilience and self-learning attitude. As a person, you are a solid team-player with good prioritizing, communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience on electrical substations or -equipment is an advantage.
Location : Position available in Saratoga Spring, US or Sao Paulo, Brazil
Interested to join us?
We offer you a unique and varied role in a truly international environment and great opportunities to further develop your skills and career at GE Vernova.
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
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 October 12, 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.