Aero Equipment ITR Lead Electrical/Controls Engineer

Queretaro · HoustonFull-timePosted Jul 13, 2026
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Job Description Summary

Our Mission:
At GE Vernova, we are united by a single, urgent and optimistic mission: electrify to thrive and decarbonize. The world needs us to accelerate the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Together, we have the energy to change the world.

What impact you'll make:
The Aero Equipment ITR Electrical/Controls Engineer will be part of a team tasked to deliver wing-to-wing customer solutions for Equipment projects, from competitive proposal to execution of solutions. This team will execute safety, quality, speed, on-time delivery, and at cost.

The desired candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in application of global Functional Safety standards including IEC 61511 & IEC 61508. This position will require thorough understanding of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) targeting. The responsibilities include driving all phases of Safety Lifecycle as outlined in IEC61511/61508 standards, drafting of Safety Requirement Specifications and Functional Specification for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).

Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for spearheading engagements across the electric power industry with a focus on Customization and power systems planning programs/projects, as well as supporting other GE Vernova business initiatives related to contractional requirements.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Following are the essential responsibilities and expectations for this position:

  • Develop Gas Turbine Generator Electrical customer drawings and design customization per contractional requirements.
  • Provide Bills of Material and support the manufacturing/procurement teams throughout the life cycle of the project.
  • Support the Product Service Engineering teams during Installation & Commissioning phase of the project.
  • Solid knowledge in electrical systems, with hands on experience in designing and reviewing electrical protection systems.
  • Domain experience on generator protection system with ability to perform load and short circuit analysis.
  • Solid background in power generation with brushless excitation system using Automatic Voltage Regulators.
  • Hands-on experience with Gas turbine instrumentation and controls interface.
  • Capable of translating the results of PHA, Hazop, ASR, LOPA, and SIL target assessment reports into functional specifications for designing the Safety Instrumented System (SIS) for Gas Turbine Generator packages
  • Lead design reviews for reliability, safety, and compliance programs for overall plant, including equipment level detail reviews for Gas Turbine Generator systems
  • Problem analysis and resolution skills (supporting RCA’s, FMEA’s and HAZOP reviews)
  • Familiar with industry recognized Electrical codes & standards
  • Working knowledge of electrical installation practice to comply with hazardous area classification. 
  • Familiar with balance of plant equipment (Transformers, Control Modules, Switchgear, MCC).
  • Working knowledge of electrical systems and ability to review/resolve MV, HV electrical system design.
  • Prepare and process technical specifications for suppliers, review supplier drawings to ensure compliance with project CTQs.
  • Provide product clarification and answers to customer’s questions, work with installation and commissioning team to resolve site issues.
  • Working with Project Managers and Project Leads to prepare customer meeting presentations and actively participate in customer kick of meetings.
  • Prepare & Present Technical design reviews to managers and technical leaders.  Identify IP ideas and process IDLs.
  • Work with compliance team to execute T&RS compliance items and ensure full completion of all open items.
  • Identify and execute PCO (product cost out) opportunities to meet business cost saving goals.
  • Technical Execution (Drawing Redlines to Standards, Parts Creation, etc.)
  • Project Meeting Attendance (Engineering Release, HOM, Customer Meeting etc.).
  • Support manufacturing and validation team to resolve project related issues
  • Work with suppliers and review their drawings to ensure compliance with project CTQ.
  • Interface with the installation and commissioning teams to resolve site issues.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college of Science in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
  • Minimum of six (4) years engineering experience
  • Minimum of four (4) years of Gas Turbine related work experience with strong understanding of gas turbines-based packages including auxiliary systems and balance of plant equipment.
  • Minimum of four (2) years of focused customer service and fulfillment experience

Desired Characteristics

  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • Exhibits the GE Leadership Behaviors: acts with humility, leads with transparency, delivers with focus
  • Leads with a Lean mindset and is skilled in applying Lean tools to improve business operations
  • Demonstrated ability to perform inclusively in a diverse environment and to promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

Benefits Available to You
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

  • Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
  • A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
  • GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

For US-based locations: Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not provide sponsorship for work authorization visas, now or in the future, for this position opening.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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