FACTS Senior Power Systems Manager

Location: Saratoga Springs, Cary

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Power Systems Manager plays a critical role as a leader in providing expert technical support for Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS). This position requires a highly technical, customer-focused, and self-motivated individual who has strong leadership skills. As a key member of this world-class team, the manager will lead the technical strategy and high-level studies for FACTS projects. Responsibilities include developing a team of application and systems engineers who are responsible for analyzing customer system-level requirements, performing studies, and developing strategies and high-level specifications for FACTS products including Synchronous Condenser and Fixed Series Capacitors.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership:

• Provide technical oversite for a team of highly skilled engineers in the execution of system engineering analysis to provide solutions developed to optimize grid interconnected generation, transmission or distribution.
• Drive engineering tools strategy in the development of FACTS solutions.
• Provides leadership, direction, oversight, and coaching for engineers as a technical mentor, including career development and regular performance reviews.
• Participate in industry working groups (IEEE, Cigre, IEC) in the creation and application of industry standards as applied to FACTS.

Fixed Series Capacitors (FSC):

• Develop, specify or review studies related to the technical design strategy for FSCs.
• This includes advance studies related to the design requirements for capacitors, metal oxide varistors (MOVs) and the triggered air gap system (TAG).
• Act as a senior reviewer for proposal and project execution as well as new product introduction (NPI).

Synchronous Condenser (SC):

• Lead engineering engagement in synchronous machines including theory, operation, and installation to develop and optimize synchronous condenser solutions.
• Coordinate SC system designs including specifications for circuit breakers, cooling systems, pony motors, excitation systems and step-up transformers.
• Conduct/Review necessary calculations for equipment selection in synchronous condenser projects, including load (var) flow, short-circuit, and insulation coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 10 years of experience or a Master's degree with at least 6 years of experience in power systems or electrical engineering.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% as required, which may include international travel.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Knowledge of Real-Time Digital Simulation (RTDS) testing.

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. 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 February 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.