Lead Engineer – Systems Engineering

GE Vernova

. Drive technical project activities and lead customer kick-off meetings .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeNoida • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering with a focus on protection functions, electrical design, and project management. Capable of leading technical project activities, ensuring compliance with specifications, and providing customer training.

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Electrical Engineering DegreeProtection Relay DesignGE Substation Automation SolutionsProject ManagementTechnical Documentation Writing

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Hard Skills

Protection FunctionsElectrical SchemesCubicle DesignNetwork StudiesDesigning Protection RelaysAutomation Electrical SchemesFactory Acceptance TestsSite Acceptance TestsProject Risk ReviewsBudget Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Industry Keywords

Project ExecutionTechnical Specifications ComplianceCustomer TrainingCross-Functional CoordinationSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive technical project activities and lead customer kick-off meetings
Ensure successful project execution from design through commissioning
Participate in project risk reviews
Manage project engineering budgets in terms of allocated man-days
Provide regular project progress updates
Analyze customer specifications
Write project technical documentation
Validate technical solutions with customers
Specify software and IEDs
Manage technical execution planning
Ensure adherence to GE Vernova safety standards
Address technical deviations and manage fault reports
Support site engineers remotely or on-site
Lead Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests
Coordinate with commissioning teams for major site milestones
Provide project-specific customer training
Support tendering and commercial teams
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure timely design delivery
Monitor and control project design budgets and implement the design change process
Supervise and coordinate engineering activities performed in-house or by suppliers/subcontractors
Ensure compliance with project technical specifications and defined scope

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.E. or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Over 8 years of protection and electrical design engineering-related experience
Strong knowledge of protection functions, electrical schemes, and cubicle design
Proficiency in designing and configuring protection relays and network studies
Proven knowledge of GE Substation Automation Solutions preferred
Ability to travel globally
In-depth knowledge of automation electrical schemes
Detailed design knowledge of electrical protection relays (LV, MV & HV)
Knowledge of network studies
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with a flexible approach to working hours
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to cooperate across departments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance provided
Collaborative work environment
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects shaping the future of energy
Contributions valued with tangible impact
Opportunity to drive innovation and excellence in control systems