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Systems Engineering is the heartbeat of innovation—a high-stakes discipline where bold strategy meets technical precision. It transforms complex customer needs into high-performance realities, driving the entire lifecycle from initial concept to operational excellence.
As a Sr Systems Architect in this space, you aren't just managing processes; you are wielding the evaluative judgment and operational acumen to shape budgets, steer cross-functional teams, and influence the trajectory of the entire business. It is where vision, design, and impact converge to deliver world-class solutions.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop and govern integrated power generation system architectures from generator terminals through transmission interconnection facilities, ensuring alignment with customer performance, reliability, and operational objectives.
- Lead technical definition and integration of "inside-the-fence-line" power generation assets including gas turbines, generators, generator step-up transformers (GSUs), isolated phase bus systems, HV/LV electrical gear, substations, protection and control systems, STATCOMs, BESS, and auxiliary plant systems.
- Establish system requirements, architecture baselines, interface definitions, and design standards for complex power generation and industrial electrification projects.
- Partner with Systems Engineering teams to define solution validation strategies, requirements traceability, verification plans, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning milestones, and performance validation criteria.
- Lead equipment coordination and system integration activities between multiple engineering disciplines to ensure maximum uptime, operational resilience, maintainability, and system performance.
- Support and review power system studies including load flow, short circuit, grounding, protection coordination, transient stability, harmonics, and arc flash analyses to validate architecture performance.
- Translate customer requirements related to availability, reliability, SLA commitments, MTBF targets, and operational performance into electrical system architecture and design requirements.
- Lead technical risk identification, interface management, and integration planning activities throughout proposal development, engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational phases.
- Serve as the primary technical coordinator across GE Vernova business units including Consulting Services, Gas Power, Grid Solutions, Electrification, Product Management, Engineering, Commercial Operations, Services, and Digital organizations.
- Support business development activities by evaluating technical scope, defining solution architectures, assessing risks, and supporting customer presentations and proposal development activities.
- Develop and standardize reference architectures for repeatable customer applications including data centers, industrial facilities, microgrids, hybrid generation plants, and utility-scale power generation campuses.
- Lead customer-facing technical workshops and architecture reviews while providing executive-level recommendations regarding system design, reliability, and integration strategies.
- Support requirements validation and commissioning activities to ensure all system performance objectives and customer acceptance criteria are successfully achieved.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams while advancing systems engineering best practices throughout the organization.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts to perform requirements testing, system validation, and integrated solution reviews while driving technical alignment across internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 12+ years of professional experience in power generation, electric utility systems, EPC projects, transmission and distribution engineering, or related electrical infrastructure functions.
- 7+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity overseeing multidisciplinary teams. Proven track record of delivering high-value technical solutions for complex energy projects.
- 5+ years of experience presenting technical solutions, including at least 3 years of direct engagement with executive leadership, utility representatives, EPC contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
- 5+ years of experience managing complex technical initiatives, with demonstrated success in at least 3 large-scale projects as an individual contributor, technical lead, or project manager.
- 7+ years of experience with utility-scale power generation systems, transmission and distribution equipment, and grid interconnection requirements.
- 5+ years of experience managing system requirements, interface control, and the execution of verification and validation (V&V) processes for complex engineering systems.
- 5+ years of experience applying and interpreting IEEE, ANSI, IEC, NERC, FERC, and NFPA standards in a professional environment.
Ability and willingness to travel a minimum of 25% of the time, as required.
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.
- Ability to lead, motivate, influence, and mentor individuals and engineering teams across multiple organizations.
- Direct experience with utility-scale power generation plants, data center power systems, industrial electrification projects, hybrid generation systems, or microgrid applications.
- Deep understanding of electrical selectivity, protective relay coordination, PLC/SCADA systems, DCS integration, and IEC 61850 architectures.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements management tools, and systems validation methodologies.
- General understanding of technical regulatory standards, utility interconnection requirements, grid code compliance evaluation, testing, and reporting.
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, operational readiness, and performance validation activities for power generation facilities.
- Demonstrated success developing and implementing reference architectures and repeatable technical solutions across multiple customer applications.
- Strong understanding of power plant reliability, maintainability, availability analysis, and lifecycle asset management principles.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $152,400.00 and $254,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 04, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
INTRODUCTION
Systems Engineering is the heartbeat of innovation—a high-stakes discipline where bold strategy meets technical precision. It transforms complex customer needs into high-performance realities, driving the entire lifecycle from initial concept to operational excellence.
As a Sr Systems Architect in this space, you aren't just managing processes; you are wielding the evaluative judgment and operational acumen to shape budgets, steer cross-functional teams, and influence the trajectory of the entire business. It is where vision, design, and impact converge to deliver world-class solutions.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop and govern integrated power generation system architectures from generator terminals through transmission interconnection facilities, ensuring alignment with customer performance, reliability, and operational objectives.
- Lead technical definition and integration of "inside-the-fence-line" power generation assets including gas turbines, generators, generator step-up transformers (GSUs), isolated phase bus systems, HV/LV electrical gear, substations, protection and control systems, STATCOMs, BESS, and auxiliary plant systems.
- Establish system requirements, architecture baselines, interface definitions, and design standards for complex power generation and industrial electrification projects.
- Partner with Systems Engineering teams to define solution validation strategies, requirements traceability, verification plans, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning milestones, and performance validation criteria.
- Lead equipment coordination and system integration activities between multiple engineering disciplines to ensure maximum uptime, operational resilience, maintainability, and system performance.
- Support and review power system studies including load flow, short circuit, grounding, protection coordination, transient stability, harmonics, and arc flash analyses to validate architecture performance.
- Translate customer requirements related to availability, reliability, SLA commitments, MTBF targets, and operational performance into electrical system architecture and design requirements.
- Lead technical risk identification, interface management, and integration planning activities throughout proposal development, engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational phases.
- Serve as the primary technical coordinator across GE Vernova business units including Consulting Services, Gas Power, Grid Solutions, Electrification, Product Management, Engineering, Commercial Operations, Services, and Digital organizations.
- Support business development activities by evaluating technical scope, defining solution architectures, assessing risks, and supporting customer presentations and proposal development activities.
- Develop and standardize reference architectures for repeatable customer applications including data centers, industrial facilities, microgrids, hybrid generation plants, and utility-scale power generation campuses.
- Lead customer-facing technical workshops and architecture reviews while providing executive-level recommendations regarding system design, reliability, and integration strategies.
- Support requirements validation and commissioning activities to ensure all system performance objectives and customer acceptance criteria are successfully achieved.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams while advancing systems engineering best practices throughout the organization.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts to perform requirements testing, system validation, and integrated solution reviews while driving technical alignment across internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 12+ years of professional experience in power generation, electric utility systems, EPC projects, transmission and distribution engineering, or related electrical infrastructure functions.
- 7+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity overseeing multidisciplinary teams. Proven track record of delivering high-value technical solutions for complex energy projects.
- 5+ years of experience presenting technical solutions, including at least 3 years of direct engagement with executive leadership, utility representatives, EPC contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
- 5+ years of experience managing complex technical initiatives, with demonstrated success in at least 3 large-scale projects as an individual contributor, technical lead, or project manager.
- 7+ years of experience with utility-scale power generation systems, transmission and distribution equipment, and grid interconnection requirements.
- 5+ years of experience managing system requirements, interface control, and the execution of verification and validation (V&V) processes for complex engineering systems.
- 5+ years of experience applying and interpreting IEEE, ANSI, IEC, NERC, FERC, and NFPA standards in a professional environment.
Ability and willingness to travel a minimum of 25% of the time, as required.
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.
- Ability to lead, motivate, influence, and mentor individuals and engineering teams across multiple organizations.
- Direct experience with utility-scale power generation plants, data center power systems, industrial electrification projects, hybrid generation systems, or microgrid applications.
- Deep understanding of electrical selectivity, protective relay coordination, PLC/SCADA systems, DCS integration, and IEC 61850 architectures.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements management tools, and systems validation methodologies.
- General understanding of technical regulatory standards, utility interconnection requirements, grid code compliance evaluation, testing, and reporting.
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, operational readiness, and performance validation activities for power generation facilities.
- Demonstrated success developing and implementing reference architectures and repeatable technical solutions across multiple customer applications.
- Strong understanding of power plant reliability, maintainability, availability analysis, and lifecycle asset management principles.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $152,400.00 and $254,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 04, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Systems Architect
Document your degree equivalency before applying
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted for E-3 visa purposes, but your offer letter and LCA must explicitly reference a field-specific degree requirement. Have your transcripts and credentials ready to confirm the specialty occupation match before outreach begins.
Target employers with existing visa infrastructure
Systems Architect roles often sit inside enterprise IT, cloud, or consulting divisions. Focus on organizations that have already filed LCAs for technical staff, as they understand DOL prevailing wage requirements and won't be learning the E-3 process at your expense.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Systems Architect listings by employers with active E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will engage. Use it to find roles where the hiring team already understands Australian visa requirements.
Clarify the LCA timeline before accepting an offer
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Standard DOL processing runs around seven business days. Confirm your start date accounts for this step so there's no gap between offer acceptance and your consulate appointment.
Frame your systems architecture scope in visa terms
Consular officers assess whether your role genuinely requires a theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge. Document that your position involves enterprise-level design decisions, not general IT support, to satisfy the specialty occupation definition at your interview.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for complex offers
When your role spans multiple worksites or involves a third-party client site, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. Multi-site arrangements require careful documentation to avoid LCA certification issues that can delay your start date.
E-3 Visa Systems Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Systems Architect jobs that offer E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 sponsorship roles. It surfaces Systems Architect positions from employers with a history of sponsoring Australian workers, which cuts out the time spent cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the E-3 process. Standard job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type or nationality.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Systems Architect role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems engineering, or software engineering. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field can create problems at the LCA or consulate stage, so your job description needs to specify the degree requirement clearly.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Systems Architect roles?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been exhausted, so there's no lottery and no registration fee. H-1B visa selection runs around 25% in recent years and requires cap registration each March. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is a direct path to a Systems Architect role without the lottery risk or the twelve-month wait a failed H-1B registration creates.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while working as a Systems Architect?
You can change employers, but you'll need a new LCA certified by DOL and a new visa stamp if your current visa is tied to your previous employer. There's no portability provision equivalent to H-1B's AC21 rule. Start the new LCA process before your last day if possible to avoid a status gap between roles.