Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Description Summary
We are seeking a driven Lead Electrical Module Engineer to lead the development and standardization of electrical control circuits and panel layouts for circuit breaker products.
In this role you will play a key part in creating reusable circuit modules, establishing design standards, and reducing engineering variation across the product portfolio. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve design consistency, support production efficiency, and enable long-term automation, offshoring, and outsourcing strategies.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define and document standardized base electrical circuits that will serve as the foundation of the platform across circuit breaker product types
• Develop reusable and modular circuit building blocks that can be systematically configured to meet varying customer requirements while minimizing new design variation
• Establish and maintain panel layout standards across product variants to improve consistency, reduce assembly complexity, and support repeatable production
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and commercial teams to ensure standardized designs meet customer, quality, and manufacturing requirements
• Support wiring and manufacturing teams by improving design clarity, reducing rework, and driving first-pass quality
• Identify opportunities to reduce part number proliferation and component variety through standardization of circuit and panel designs
• Support offshoring and outsourcing initiatives by creating robust engineering standards and repeatable design practices
• Contribute to design-for-automation initiatives as the platform and manufacturing processes continue to mature
• Maintain engineering documentation and standards to ensure long-term sustainment and continuous improvement of the product platform

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an electrical engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing electrical control circuits, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and commercial functions

Desired Characteristics

• Prior experience working with engineer-to-order products
• Strong understanding of electrical standardization and modular design practices
• Able to analyze customer specifications and translate requirements into scalable standard designs
• Willing to work closely with production teams to troubleshoot technical issues and improve manufacturability
• Experience supporting process improvement, standardization, or design-for-manufacturing initiatives
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar electrical design software
• Prior experience with circuit breakers, switchgear, or related substation components is preferred

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 June 01, 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.