Technical Director leading ACIS and FACTS high-voltage substation solutions across North America at GE Vernova. Driving technical strategy, quality, safety, and complex project execution.
Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery across North American High Voltage Substation projects
Drive growth by fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture
Ensure the quality, competitiveness, and robustness of technical solutions
Provide strategic direction for ACIS and FACTS portfolios from tender through execution
Provide technical strategy, integrated direction, and leadership to all technical workstreams
Lead technical solutions during the Inquiry to Order (ITO) and Order to Remittance (OTR) phases
Partner with Project Engineering Directors/Managers on engineering cost, schedule, and resource management
Serve as principal technical liaison for PEMs, Application Engineers, and Bid Managers
Drive continuous improvement through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and formal returns of experience
Ensure safety by design through HAZID, HAZOP, and HAZCON processes
Define and validate design quality plans, including portfolio- and project-level gate reviews
Review and mitigate technical risks and opportunities
Lead the North American Technical Expert Program (TEP)
Represent the organization at technical conferences and professional meetings
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university or college
15+ years of broad experience in engineering
At least 10+ years of specific experience in large, complex HV substation project activities
Professional Engineer (PE) certification within the United States and/or Canada
Current US, Canada work authorization
Proven experience as a Project Technical Lead
Deep understanding of ACIS, FACTS and HVDC solutions
Strong systems integration skills, including experience managing complex technical interfaces and requirements
Cross-functional experience interfacing with Gas Power, Wind, Power Conversion, and Battery Energy Storage systems
Deep technical domain knowledge of GE Grid Solutions (GIS, AIS, GCB, Transformers) and Grid Automation (P&C, SCADA, EMS/PMS)
Demonstrated emotional maturity with a focus on leadership, humility, inclusion, and team development
Strong influencing skills and cultural competence for managing global, matrixed teams
Ability to communicate complex technical messages succinctly to diverse stakeholders, customers, and partners
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including occasional international travel
US work authorization required
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova
24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
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