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Consulting Services, a part of GE Vernova, has offices in multiple countries and offers global clients (external & GE Vernova verticals) a wide range of solutions across the entire spectrum of power generation, delivery, and utilization. Consulting Services at GE Vernova is a team that has comprehensive global experience in power system studies including in-depth experience in analyzing shunt and series compensations including application of SVCs, FACTS, HVDC, synchronous condensers, STATCOMs, and power plant and transmission system dynamic controls. Our global team has professional experience with leading power system simulation and analysis software tools like Positive Sequence Load Flow (PSLF) software and Multi-Area Production Simulation (MAPS) software, as well as PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD, EMTP, ASPEN, ETAP, other commercial application tools, and many specialized in-house tools. Our team also has deep experience with voltage control and reactive planning issues as well as the tools and procedures that are most effective in studying them. We perform detailed steady state, voltage and transient stability studies of regional transmission systems, generation interconnections, and renewable generation impacts, as well as specialized studies for sub-synchronous resonance, and torsional and control interactions.
ROLE SUMMARY/PURPOSE
As a member of the Consulting Services Grid Integration and Stability (GIS) practice area, the selected candidate will be an active contributor to the GE Vernova business initiatives related to power systems and power electronics equipment and services to support energy transition.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform technical analysis related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, large industrial drives, and FACTS.
- Support customers with power systems engineering expertise; including modeling, analysis, equipment design and specification, and failure mode analysis.
- Create, modify, and parametrize simulation models representing GE Vernova inverter-based resources (IBR) products like wind turbines, solar and battery storage.
- Evaluate grid code compliance and impact of renewable projects in bulk power systems.
- Support development of transmission and distribution connected IBR and distributed energy resource (DER) products for evolving codes and standards through participation in industry standards groups.
- Perform power system transient studies, and detailed equipment modeling using appropriate software tools.
- Develop technical understanding of electrical characteristics of GEV’s power electronic generation and transmission products and their integration to electrical grids.
- Effectively communicate results to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions.
- Enhance industry knowledge and present technical content in regional forums and conferences; serve as a thought leader in industry activities.
- Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are prized.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering or electric power engineering or related field of study and minimum three (3) years of industry experience performing transient analysis using simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP and steady state and dynamic analysis using large data base simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSLF and DSATools i.e., PSAT, TSAT and SSAT.
- Three (3) years of industry experience with the use and application of common programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN).
- OR Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, electric power engineering, or related field of study – no industry experience is required with this qualification.
- Strong background in power system analysis.
- Solid understanding of inverter-based resources (control system) design and application considerations with experience developing user-defined models.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness to travel for supporting project work, meeting team members, attending industry standard working group meetings and conferences (up to 10%).
- This position is eligible for remote work within the United States.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- Advanced experience in creating and modifying dynamic user models in simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, DSATools i.e., PSAT, TSAT and SSAT and PSLF is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels of GE Vernova and customer/plant staff).
- Advanced experience with steady state and dynamic analysis using large data base simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSLF and use of programming languages like C and C++ is a plus.
- Experience in electromagnetic transient simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP.
- Advanced experience with dynamic and time-domain simulation tools (e.g. FORTRAN programming of user-written models in PSCAD (“black box” models) and in EMTP as well as PSS/E, use of Python/MATLAB scripting to automate execution and analysis of multiple simulations).
- Demonstrated application of complex mathematics and engineering to real-world electric power system problems.
- IEEE/CIGRE published articles related to power systems engineering topics, participation in industry standards working groups.
- Experience with Data Center related studies is a plus.
- Project management experience.
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
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: July 15, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 June 17, 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
Consulting Services, a part of GE Vernova, has offices in multiple countries and offers global clients (external & GE Vernova verticals) a wide range of solutions across the entire spectrum of power generation, delivery, and utilization. Consulting Services at GE Vernova is a team that has comprehensive global experience in power system studies including in-depth experience in analyzing shunt and series compensations including application of SVCs, FACTS, HVDC, synchronous condensers, STATCOMs, and power plant and transmission system dynamic controls. Our global team has professional experience with leading power system simulation and analysis software tools like Positive Sequence Load Flow (PSLF) software and Multi-Area Production Simulation (MAPS) software, as well as PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD, EMTP, ASPEN, ETAP, other commercial application tools, and many specialized in-house tools. Our team also has deep experience with voltage control and reactive planning issues as well as the tools and procedures that are most effective in studying them. We perform detailed steady state, voltage and transient stability studies of regional transmission systems, generation interconnections, and renewable generation impacts, as well as specialized studies for sub-synchronous resonance, and torsional and control interactions.
ROLE SUMMARY/PURPOSE
As a member of the Consulting Services Grid Integration and Stability (GIS) practice area, the selected candidate will be an active contributor to the GE Vernova business initiatives related to power systems and power electronics equipment and services to support energy transition.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform technical analysis related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, large industrial drives, and FACTS.
- Support customers with power systems engineering expertise; including modeling, analysis, equipment design and specification, and failure mode analysis.
- Create, modify, and parametrize simulation models representing GE Vernova inverter-based resources (IBR) products like wind turbines, solar and battery storage.
- Evaluate grid code compliance and impact of renewable projects in bulk power systems.
- Support development of transmission and distribution connected IBR and distributed energy resource (DER) products for evolving codes and standards through participation in industry standards groups.
- Perform power system transient studies, and detailed equipment modeling using appropriate software tools.
- Develop technical understanding of electrical characteristics of GEV’s power electronic generation and transmission products and their integration to electrical grids.
- Effectively communicate results to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions.
- Enhance industry knowledge and present technical content in regional forums and conferences; serve as a thought leader in industry activities.
- Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are prized.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering or electric power engineering or related field of study and minimum three (3) years of industry experience performing transient analysis using simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP and steady state and dynamic analysis using large data base simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSLF and DSATools i.e., PSAT, TSAT and SSAT.
- Three (3) years of industry experience with the use and application of common programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN).
- OR Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, electric power engineering, or related field of study – no industry experience is required with this qualification.
- Strong background in power system analysis.
- Solid understanding of inverter-based resources (control system) design and application considerations with experience developing user-defined models.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness to travel for supporting project work, meeting team members, attending industry standard working group meetings and conferences (up to 10%).
- This position is eligible for remote work within the United States.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- Advanced experience in creating and modifying dynamic user models in simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, DSATools i.e., PSAT, TSAT and SSAT and PSLF is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels of GE Vernova and customer/plant staff).
- Advanced experience with steady state and dynamic analysis using large data base simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSLF and use of programming languages like C and C++ is a plus.
- Experience in electromagnetic transient simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP.
- Advanced experience with dynamic and time-domain simulation tools (e.g. FORTRAN programming of user-written models in PSCAD (“black box” models) and in EMTP as well as PSS/E, use of Python/MATLAB scripting to automate execution and analysis of multiple simulations).
- Demonstrated application of complex mathematics and engineering to real-world electric power system problems.
- IEEE/CIGRE published articles related to power systems engineering topics, participation in industry standards working groups.
- Experience with Data Center related studies is a plus.
- Project management experience.
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
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: July 15, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 June 17, 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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Power Systems Engineer
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the specialty occupation. A degree in electrical or power engineering aligns cleanly, but a general engineering degree may trigger an RFE. Get a credential evaluation upfront if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Target utilities and grid modernization employers
Investor-owned utilities, ISO/RTO operators, and transmission engineering firms consistently file H-1B LCAs for power systems roles. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have active certifications for your SOC code before you apply.
Check O*NET before your interview
Power systems engineering sits under SOC 17-2071 in O*NET, classified as a Job Zone 4 specialty occupation. Knowing this lets you speak precisely to how your role meets the specialty occupation definition, which directly supports your employer's H-1B petition.
Search verified H-1B sponsor history on Migrate Mate
Filter power systems roles by employers with documented LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out companies that post engineering roles but have never navigated H-1B sponsorship, saving you from offers that stall at the petition stage.
Negotiate timing around the cap and premium processing
H-1B cap petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're switching employers outside that window, confirm the new role qualifies as cap-exempt or plan for a gap. Premium processing cuts USCIS adjudication to 15 business days, which matters when project start dates are fixed.
Confirm your employer understands prevailing wage levels
DOL assigns power systems engineering roles to wage levels I through IV based on experience and supervisory duties. If your offer comes in at Level I but your responsibilities match Level III, the LCA is vulnerable. Ask your employer to document the wage level determination before filing.
H-1B Visa Power Systems Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Power Systems Engineer qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Power systems engineering falls under SOC code 17-2071 and is classified as a Job Zone 4 occupation in O*NET, meaning it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or a directly related field. USCIS consistently approves this role as a specialty occupation when the employer documents the degree requirement in the position description.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Power Systems Engineers?
Investor-owned utilities, transmission and distribution engineering firms, ISO and RTO operators, defense contractors, and large engineering consultancies regularly file H-1B LCAs for power systems roles. You can confirm active sponsorship history using Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers by DOL LCA filing record so you're only applying to verified sponsors.
Does a Power Systems Engineer role support concurrent green card filing?
Many employers in this field file EB-2 or EB-3 PERM labor certifications concurrently with or shortly after the H-1B approval. Power systems engineering roles typically satisfy PERM's degree and specialty requirements. Ask prospective employers whether they have a standard timeline for initiating the PERM process, since this affects your long-term planning significantly.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is acquired or restructures?
If a successor employer assumes the same role, location, and terms, H-1B status can continue under the successor entity without a new petition, provided the employer-employee relationship is maintained. A material change in job duties, work location, or salary may require an amended H-1B filing with USCIS. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel before any reorganization is finalized.
Can I work for multiple utilities or project sites on a single H-1B?
Working at a third-party client site or across multiple locations requires the employer to file an amended H-1B if the worksite was not listed on the original petition. DOL also requires a separate LCA for each worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area. Power systems contractors who rotate engineers across substations or project sites should confirm their petition covers all relevant locations.