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GE Vernova

Lead Application Engineer

AI summary of the role

Develop technical solutions for large MV VFD systems up to 80MW, SFCs of 100MVA+, and STATCOMs of 100MVAr+ as integrated systems.

No longer in the current catalog. Last included 2026-09-09. Check the employer’s posting for availability.

What you’ll do

  • Evaluate customer RFP specifications, prepare detailed technical proposals, and secure technical sign-off with customers.
  • Perform MV VFD/SFC/STATCOM and converter transformer sizing calculations based on application requirements.
  • Prepare RFQ specifications for equipment including VFDs, motors, transformers, E-Houses, and MV switchgear.
  • Value sell GEV Power Conversion solutions to key segments including test systems, mining, metals, power, and Oil & Gas.

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years technical experience with a major Power Conversion OEM on large water-cooled VFD systems >10MW in Industrial/Oil & Gas.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and abroad up to 30% of time.

Technologies

Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drive Systems · Static Frequency Converters · STATCOM · MV Switchgear · Converter Transformers · E-Houses · Design To Cost · CMS · Excel

About GE Vernova

Builds equipment, software, and services for power generation, wind, grid transmission, and electrification, serving utilities and industrial customers through a massive installed base.

Public · 5000+ people

Source and classification

Technical pre-sales · Evidence for this classification:

Job Description Summary Customer facing staff responsible for winning business Jobs at this level operate with some autonomy but are covered by well-defined Commercial policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (typically annual volume, margin and compliance requirements). Responsible for medium-sized sales territories. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Application Engineering responsibility for the Power Conversion General Industrial, Oil & Gas solution portfolio in terms of developing technical solutions for large Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drive Systems up to 80MW, large Static Frequency Converters of 100MVA+, large STATCOMs of 100MVAr+ along with eBOPs like MV Switchgear, Converter transformers, E-Houses, air-coolers, chillers etc as a holistic
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Job Description Summary Customer facing staff responsible for winning business Jobs at this level operate with some autonomy but are covered by well-defined Commercial policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (typically annual volume, margin and compliance requirements). Responsible for medium-sized sales territories. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Application Engineering responsibility for the Power Conversion General Industrial, Oil & Gas solution portfolio in terms of developing technical solutions for large Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drive Systems up to 80MW, large Static Frequency Converters of 100MVA+, large STATCOMs of 100MVAr+ along with eBOPs like MV Switchgear, Converter transformers, E-Houses, air-coolers, chillers etc as a holistic (integrated) system. Evaluate the customer RFP specifications received, develop technical solutions that is risk mitigated, prepare detailed technical proposal, discuss and sign-off the technical solution with customer. Work on the MV VFD/SFC/STATCOM and Converter transformer sizing calculations to determine the ratings based on the application requirements in the customer RFP specifications. Prepare detailed RFQ specifications for individual equipment like VFD/SFC/STATCOM, Motors, Converter Tr [... source excerpt omitted ...] project risks and devise/implement a risk mitigation plan, present it and secure sign off by the Chief Engineer’s office. Value sell GEV Power Conversion’s technical solutions to customers in key segments including but not limited to test systems, mining, metals, power, Oil & Gas. Support customer meetings with technical product differentiators. Support the GEV commercial risk process & all aspects of the Inquiry to Order process. Work with 3rd party industrial partners to enhance growth opportunities and leverage win-win technology. Work to optimize technical solutions by means of Design To Cost (DTC) and enhance as sold margins for the business. Required Qualifications Bac [... source excerpt omitted ...] s industries. Master's degree in Power Electronics Engineering is desirable but not mandatory for candidates with the right technical experience. Strong time management skills. Customer-focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to customer needs. Strong coordination and influencing skills. Knowledge of customer financial drivers / needs. Ability to utilize analytical software and sales tools (CMS, Excel, etc.). Strong oral and written communication skills For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $99,800.00 - $149,800.00 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including th

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