Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Vernova develops technologies and solutions that support a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future. The Lead Power Systems Services Specialist will design, develop, maintain, and deliver mission-critical power systems applications for electric utilities and ISOs, including Distribution Management Systems and Dispatcher Training Simulators. The role also involves collaborating with technical teams, supporting customers and proposals, and ensuring high-quality system designs and software delivery.
Responsibilities
- Act as a member in Software Center of Excellence, representing the face of high-quality design and development practices. Implement new functionalities in power system application software which includes DMS (Distribution Management System), DTS (Dispatcher Training Simulator) and Modeling (EMS/DTS/Oil and Gas and Distribution) applications
- Provide maintenance of power systems application functionality; including code fixes, documentation, and user interfaces
- Collaborate with system/project engineers, frontend developers and Distribution Management System (DMS) application developers to implement solutions that are aligned with product direction
- Consults with other technical leads to ensure that project-related system design guidelines are being followed. Responsible for writing DMS Functional Software Designs
- Provides input to technical lead on schedules and cost estimates
- Interfaces with customers on general and specific issues within area of functional expertise
- Provides marketing support for proposals and demonstrations to potential customers
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Power Systems or a STEM major with at least 5 years of development or project delivery experience, OR
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or a STEM major with at least 3 years of development or project delivery experience
- Work and/or academic experience in the power systems area. Distribution and Outage Management System
- Excellent programming skills in C++, Java or other related language, as required
- Knowledge on Perl, PowerShell and SQL (MSSQL and/or T-SQL) scripting languages
- Good understanding of database operation
- Good understanding of power systems and/or energy management systems with focus on Distribution Network Applications like Power flow, Fault Location, Isolation and Service Restoration, Load and Volt Var Management and Distribution Operator training Simulator
- Knowledge and experience with electric utility industry practices
- Ability to see integration issues and to preclude schedule impacts
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to write professional and technical reports and procedures
- Ability to make formal and informal presentation to technical and non-technical staff and customers
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to travel and work at customer site, based on the project demands
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Remote position
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 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
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
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