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Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary
To accelerate growth and enhance customer value, Grid Automation is evolving its structure to drive innovation in grid flexibility, reliability, and sustainability while strengthening its core portfolio. A key aspect of this transformation is the creation of the GridBeats Product Line, which focuses on software-defined automation solutions, integrating advanced technologies, and developing differentiated product platforms to meet future market needs.
Join us in building the Future of Substation Monitoring. Bring your deep operational expertise to a solution that combines smart online sensors, seamless data integration, and advanced analytics to transform how utilities monitor and manage critical substation assets. If you're passionate about innovation, solving real-world problems, and shaping technologies that improve grid reliability and performance, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact
Scope
Job Description
We are looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep knowledge of electrical substation assets and utility maintenance practices to lead the development of cutting-edge analytics for a new Substation Monitoring solution. This role bridges field expertise and product innovation, supporting the creation of high-value diagnostics and recommendations by bringing real-world understanding into our development process.
You will work closely with customers on early deployments and proof of concept, contribute to the design and validation of AI-based analytics, and represent the team at industry events and customer engagements. Your insights will help ensure our solutions are technically sound, operationally relevant, and aligned with the needs of utilities and grid operators.
Roles & Responsibilities
Serve as the internal authority on substation assets such as transformers, circuit breakers, GIS, disconnectors, and capacitor banks, including their operation, failure modes, and maintenance strategies.
Collaborate with product and analytics teams to translate operational knowledge into diagnostic models and AI-based insights.
Support and guide early-stage product validation through customer pilots, data reviews, and field testing.
Work with customers to understand pain points, validate concepts, and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Collaborate with utilities, research institutions, and industry partners to exchange best practices, co-develop solutions, and stay aligned with market needs.
Participate in industry conferences, technical meetings, and customer visits, representing both technical credibility and domain leadership.
Review and contribute to product requirements, documentation, and training content to ensure technical accuracy and practical applicability.
Maintain awareness of industry trends, utility challenges, and regulatory requirements to inform product direction.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field; Master's degree is a plus.
5+ years of experience in substation equipment (primary or secondary assets), utility maintenance, power system operations.
Strong knowledge of key substation assets and their condition monitoring techniques (e.g., DGA, partial discharge, thermal imaging).
Familiarity with maintenance planning, failure investigations, and grid reliability practices in transmission and/or distribution.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits, workshops, and events.
Fluent in spoken and written English
Desired Characteristics
Experience working with digital monitoring systems, SCADA, or protection and control devices.
Exposure to AI or data-driven analytics in an industrial or utility context.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment where priorities can shift.
Ability to influence and collaborate with engineering, product, and data science teams.
Customer-focused mindset and strong presentation skills.
Passion for improving utility performance, safety, and decision-making through technology.
Join GE Vernova Grid Beats and help shape the future of substation monitoring. Your expertise will drive innovation in a collaborative team, delivering real impact on critical energy infrastructure.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Information Technology
Industries Electric Power Generation
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