Lead Application Engineer (Remote)

The Lead Application Engineer is an established leader in their respective engineering team. They will drive business strategy through detailed technical and economic understanding of the marketplace and takes the initiative to drive business leaders to provide customers with the best solutions that positively impact business. The Lead Application Engineer serve as the technological point person for the business for the entire Inquiry to Order (ITO) phase. Serve as the technological point person for the business for the entire Inquiry to Order (ITO) phase. Provides technical expertise and develops technical solutions (configuration, performance estimation, economics, etc.) as part of the pre-ITO (requisition) process while interfacing with the commercial team. Deliver high technical quality of GE's proposals including processes & programs that make the proposals more accepted (compliant or clarified), effective, and cost competitive to the customer with reduced overall-performance risk. Proposal must be clear, provide customer value, and demonstrate how GE meets their specification requirement. Responsible for technical proposal accuracy including technical specifications & clarifications/ assumptions/ exceptions, quantifying design and deliverables, installation work scope definition, cost allocation, bill of materials, and estimation of engineering, installation and testing/commissioning based on customer specifications and/or industry standards (IEEE, NESC, ANSI, NEMA, IEC, etc.), sourcing, and historical data. Provide technical support to create subcontractors and power equipment bid packages Augment the commercial team for customer presentations of technical capabilities and proposals Design and implement methodologies, templates, and libraries that provide the most accurate cost estimates with the least amount of engineering effort for a given customer scope. Write technical specifications for equipment and services, working with PM's & Sourcing to manage quotes and vendor responses. Work with the Proposal Manager, AE team, and assigned multi-discipline engineers to provide up to full "Engineer, Procure, & Construct" estimates for conventional utility, industrial, & renewable substations, P&C and equipment programs, Systems & Communications projects, and BOP projects including FACTS, HVDC Segments Possesses a basic understanding of relevant markets and customer economic value that aid winning bid strategies. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical degree. Minimum 5 years of experience with substation/Electrical design, studies, specifications, estimating, and construction experience in substation, transmission, or power generation projects for the power generation/distribution/transmission industry. Minimum 2 year of technical proposal writing and proposal management experience. Up to 20% travel (may include international travel) and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.

Experience with large and complex Substation Project proposal development. Ability to develop the technical strategy after ensuring customer's CTQs are understood and the outcome desired by the customer is defined. Basic expertise in the design of Power Transmission and Distribution equipment & systems, electrical substation, and protection devices. Knowledge of equipment installation, construction, and field operations. Experience with (and estimating the effort for) engineering design packages including drawings, calculations, studies, and bills of materials. Experience with power system studies and the application of MV/HV/EHV/UHV gear. Knowledge of project estimating methods and cost engineering theory. Knowledge of HV/EHV substation physical/outdoor design and construction including foundation design and site preparation. Knowledge of substation protection & control schemes, SCADA communication systems, factory and site testing, commissioning methods, and maintenance. Construction, field testing and commissioning experience. Knowledge of and experience using Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) & American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards and codes such as the National Electric Code (NEC) and NESC. Working knowledge of power systems automation equipment, SCADA applications and communication applications. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus  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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026    Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.     Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; 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.     This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.