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Power Systems Engineer roles in grid design, transmission planning, and energy storage qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension if your degree is in electrical engineering or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Get Access To All JobsAt GE Vernova, we don’t just look at the energy grid—we evolve it. We are the architects of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable future. By joining our team, you become part of a global force solving the world’s most complex energy challenges. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to accelerate the energy transition and empower communities, your journey starts here.
Are you ready to shape the future of the power grid? As a Lead Power Systems Services Specialist, you will serve as a key member of our Software Center of Excellence, designing and delivering advanced applications that power the world’s Electric Utilities and ISOs. From Distribution Management Systems (DMS) to Dispatcher Training Simulators (DTS), your work will directly enhance grid reliability and operational efficiency. We are looking for a technical visionary who thrives on solving complex engineering problems, collaborating across teams, and delivering high-quality, mission-critical software that keeps the lights on.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Act as a member in Software Center of Excellence, representing the face of high-quality design and development practices. Implement new functionalities in power system application software which includes DMS (Distribution Management System), DTS (Dispatcher Training Simulator) and Modeling (EMS/DTS/Oil and Gas and Distribution) applications.
- Provide maintenance of power systems application functionality; including code fixes, documentation, and user interfaces.
- Collaborate with system/project engineers, frontend developers and Distribution Management System (DMS) application developers to implement solutions that are aligned with product direction.
- Consults with other technical leads to ensure that project-related system design guidelines are being followed. Responsible for writing DMS Functional Software Designs.
- Provides input to technical lead on schedules and cost estimates.
- Interfaces with customers on general and specific issues within area of functional expertise.
- Provides marketing support for proposals and demonstrations to potential customers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Power Systems or a STEM major with at least 5 years of development or project delivery experience, OR
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a STEM major with at least 3 years of development or project delivery experience.
Desired Characteristics
- Work and/or academic experience in the power systems area. Distribution and Outage Management System.
- Excellent programming skills in C++, Java or other related language, as required. Knowledge on Perl, PowerShell and SQL (MSSQL and/or T-SQL) scripting languages. Good understanding of database operation.
- Good understanding of power systems and/or energy management systems with focus on Distribution Network Applications like Power flow, Fault Location, Isolation and Service Restoration, Load and Volt Var Management and Distribution Operator training Simulator.
- Knowledge and experience with electric utility industry practices.
- Ability to see integration issues and to preclude schedule impacts.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to write professional and technical reports and procedures. Ability to make formal and informal presentation to technical and non-technical staff and customers.
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to travel and work at customer site, based on the project demands.
LI-SG1
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: Yes
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,000.00 and $156,000.00. 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 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.
At GE Vernova, we don’t just look at the energy grid—we evolve it. We are the architects of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable future. By joining our team, you become part of a global force solving the world’s most complex energy challenges. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to accelerate the energy transition and empower communities, your journey starts here.
Are you ready to shape the future of the power grid? As a Lead Power Systems Services Specialist, you will serve as a key member of our Software Center of Excellence, designing and delivering advanced applications that power the world’s Electric Utilities and ISOs. From Distribution Management Systems (DMS) to Dispatcher Training Simulators (DTS), your work will directly enhance grid reliability and operational efficiency. We are looking for a technical visionary who thrives on solving complex engineering problems, collaborating across teams, and delivering high-quality, mission-critical software that keeps the lights on.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Act as a member in Software Center of Excellence, representing the face of high-quality design and development practices. Implement new functionalities in power system application software which includes DMS (Distribution Management System), DTS (Dispatcher Training Simulator) and Modeling (EMS/DTS/Oil and Gas and Distribution) applications.
- Provide maintenance of power systems application functionality; including code fixes, documentation, and user interfaces.
- Collaborate with system/project engineers, frontend developers and Distribution Management System (DMS) application developers to implement solutions that are aligned with product direction.
- Consults with other technical leads to ensure that project-related system design guidelines are being followed. Responsible for writing DMS Functional Software Designs.
- Provides input to technical lead on schedules and cost estimates.
- Interfaces with customers on general and specific issues within area of functional expertise.
- Provides marketing support for proposals and demonstrations to potential customers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Power Systems or a STEM major with at least 5 years of development or project delivery experience, OR
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a STEM major with at least 3 years of development or project delivery experience.
Desired Characteristics
- Work and/or academic experience in the power systems area. Distribution and Outage Management System.
- Excellent programming skills in C++, Java or other related language, as required. Knowledge on Perl, PowerShell and SQL (MSSQL and/or T-SQL) scripting languages. Good understanding of database operation.
- Good understanding of power systems and/or energy management systems with focus on Distribution Network Applications like Power flow, Fault Location, Isolation and Service Restoration, Load and Volt Var Management and Distribution Operator training Simulator.
- Knowledge and experience with electric utility industry practices.
- Ability to see integration issues and to preclude schedule impacts.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to write professional and technical reports and procedures. Ability to make formal and informal presentation to technical and non-technical staff and customers.
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to travel and work at customer site, based on the project demands.
LI-SG1
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: Yes
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,000.00 and $156,000.00. 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 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 STEM OPT Authorization as a Power Systems Engineer
Verify your CIP code matches STEM OPT
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the official STEM OPT designated degree program list maintained by USCIS. Electrical Engineering (14.1001) and Power Engineering (14.1004) qualify, but interdisciplinary degrees sometimes carry codes that don't appear on the list.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before applying
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview. Many utilities and energy contractors aren't enrolled despite hiring engineers, which disqualifies them from employing you on STEM OPT regardless of their sponsorship intent.
Target employers with active LCA filings in power sectors
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications under SOC code 17-2071 for Electrical Engineers. Frequent LCA filers in transmission, grid operations, and renewable energy development have established immigration workflows and are more likely to support your extension paperwork.
Find Power Systems Engineer roles on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Power Systems Engineer openings by employers already verified for STEM OPT eligibility. This removes the guesswork of checking E-Verify status and LCA history employer by employer before you apply.
Build your I-983 training plan around engineering milestones
Draft your I-983 before your offer letter is finalized so your employer's legal team can review it alongside onboarding documents. Power systems roles should map learning objectives to specific technical activities: protection relay coordination, load flow studies, or substation commissioning projects.
Time your H-1B registration to your OPT end date
If your STEM OPT extension expires before October 1 of the fiscal year following your H-1B visa selection, cap-gap coverage automatically extends your work authorization. Confirm your exact OPT end date with your DSO so your employer files the H-1B petition during the correct registration window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Power Systems Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer maps your role to SOC code 17-2071 (Electrical Engineers) or a closely related engineering classification and your degree carries an eligible CIP code. Power systems, transmission planning, and protection engineering functions routinely satisfy the STEM OPT training requirement because they directly apply the quantitative methods covered in accredited electrical or power engineering programs.
Which STEM degrees make me eligible for OPT extension as a Power Systems Engineer?
Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering are the most direct matches. Energy Systems, Mechatronics, and Applied Physics degrees may also qualify depending on their CIP code. Cross-reference your transcript's degree classification against the STEM OPT designated degree program list published by USCIS before assuming eligibility, since program names alone don't determine qualification.
How do I confirm my Power Systems Engineer employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask your recruiter or HR contact to confirm enrollment in writing, or request the company's E-Verify employer identification number so your DSO can verify it. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT employers without exception. Utilities, independent power producers, and engineering consultancies vary widely in enrollment status, so verify this before accepting an offer.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Power Systems Engineer position?
Your I-983 must describe how the job applies and develops the knowledge from your STEM degree. For power systems roles, include specific technical activities such as steady-state and transient stability analysis, protection system design, or grid interconnection studies. USCIS requires the plan to identify performance evaluation criteria and a supervision structure, so work with your manager to complete it before your STEM OPT extension start date.
Where can I find Power Systems Engineer jobs that support STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Power Systems Engineer openings filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and documented sponsorship history, so you're not spending interviews discovering a company can't legally hire you on STEM OPT. You can also use the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed LCAs under the electrical engineering SOC code as a signal of prior experience with work authorization filings.