Resident Engineer - AC Substations

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Job Description Summary GSI NAM Service Resident Engineer serves as the primary technical partner and on-site GE Vernova representative for a Utility Customer. Embedded at the customer’s facility, the Resident Engineer is responsible for the long-term reliability, performance, and maintenance strategy of the AC Substation installation. This role acts as the bridge between the customer’s operations team and the broader GE Vernova engineering and support organization. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Emergency Response: Serve as the primary on-call technical point of contact. Provide immediate assessment, troubleshooting, and coordination for critical system failures or unplanned outages, ensuring rapid restoration of service while maintaining safety and operational integrity. On-Site Technical Authority: Act as the primary on-site resource for troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and technical inquiries regarding AC Substation equipment, including switchgear, transformers, protection relays, and control infrastructure. SCADA, Control & Protection Support: Provide expert technical support for Substation Control and Protection systems. This includes managing and troubleshooting SCADA communication architectures monitoring DFR event reports, and maintaining the integrity of protection relay schemes. Operating & Maintenance (O&M) Procedures: Assist in the development of comprehensive O&M procedures, including: i) Normal and emergency operating procedures. ii) Switching, clearance, and temporary earthing procedures. iii) Supporting the creation of maintenance procedures required for the repair of all "Covered Equipment." Training & Mentorship: Provide mentorship and hands-on training to customer personnel as required. Identify, develop, and deliver formal training programs, ensuring that all Contractor-provided documentation is accurate and reflects current site "As-Built" designs. Maintenance Execution: Ensure all scheduled maintenance work is executed effectively and in accordance with the agreed-upon Annual Work Plan. Assist in developing optimized work methods to improve efficiency. Spare Parts Management: Review spare part lists, inventories, and specifications; provide recommendations for missing or damaged components. Assist in the inspection and testing of spare parts to ensure they are preserved to manufacturer standards and "ready for installation." System Reliability & Optimization: Proactively monitor substation performance data to identify potential failure modes before they result in outages and provide ongoing system health diagnostics. Relationship & Advocacy: Serve as a trusted technical advisor to the customer’s management; act as the primary liaison to facilitate communication between the site and GE Vernova’s regional engineering centers. EHS Leadership: Champion EHS standards on-site, ensuring all maintenance activities comply with safety requirements and that high-voltage risks are properly mitigated. Ideally, the candidate will be located in Metro NY city or Northern New Jersy #LI #Grid #Substation Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related technical discipline 5 years of experience supervising high-voltage substations Minimum of 5 years of proven field experience Be available for work on project sites in US. Desired Characteristics Strong field leadership and decision-making Ability to read and interpret (SLD, general arrangement drawing, installation and commissioning procedures) Strong understanding of EHS requirements for high-voltage project sites Excellent coordination and communication skills Ability to manage multiple contractors and interfaces simultaneously High attention to safety, quality, and detail Practical problem-solving in construction environments Ability to work under schedule pressure while maintaining standards ​ Note: To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used. 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 #LI-Remote - This is a remote position 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 June 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.