Job Description Summary
Job Description
Electrical Field Engineer – Power Systems Engineer
GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Electrical Field Engineer – Power Systems Engineer to join our Field Services team based in the United Kingdom.
GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World
With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.
Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.
Power
Our Power portfolio provides sustainable, more efficient energy solutions. With expertise across Gas, Hydro, Nuclear, and Steam Power, we help customers deliver electricity to homes, industries, and communities worldwide.
Role Overview
The Electrical Field Engineer – Power Systems Engineer will lead the delivery of advanced electrification solutions that enable high‑performance, energy‑efficient, and decarbonized power systems for customers across energy, maritime, and industrial sectors.
You will play a key role in shaping and delivering GE Vernova’s Power Conversion and Storage technologies, working at the intersection of motors, power electronics, drives, and control systems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with major global customers to understand their operational challenges and translate them into innovative, reliable, and efficient electrification solutions. Your work will directly support the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy systems by enabling high‑performance applications that demand precision, resilience, and reduced carbon impact. Through technical leadership, cross‑functional coordination, and a commitment to excellence, you will help advance GEV’s mission to accelerate energy efficiency and decarbonization worldwide.
Your Impact
- Deliver high‑quality field service support for medium‑ and high‑voltage (MV/HV) electrical systems, ensuring all work meets GEV’s standards for EHS, quality, and on‑time delivery.
- Carry out testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance using MV/HV electrical test equipment, applying sound engineering judgement and recognised industry practices.
- Develop and continuously expand your technical expertise, staying current with evolving technologies, standards, and best practices across power conversion, drives, motors, and control systems.
- Prepare and complete all required documentation, including safety plans, risk assessments, method statements, inspection reports, technical reports, material requisitions, customer updates, timesheets, and travel & living expenses.
- Act as a trusted technical representative on customer sites, building strong relationships, understanding operational needs, and ensuring a positive customer experience throughout service delivery.
- Collaborate with engineering, project, and commercial teams to support issue resolution, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of service processes and product performance.
- Mobilise internationally at short notice, supporting customers primarily across the UK, Africa, and the Middle East while operating from a home‑based location.
Special Role Requirements
- Able to travel extensively to and from projects and various field assignments.
- Willing to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments.
- Ability to spend considerable time away from home for training and field assignments.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
The ideal candidate should be a technically skilled, customer‑focused field service professional who thrives in dynamic environments, solves problems proactively, and is ready to travel extensively to support high‑performance power and electrification systems with:
- Strong technical foundation in power distribution, drives, controls, or automation, with power generation experience considered an advantage.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships, representing the business with professionalism and confidence.
- A pro‑active problem solver with sound judgement and a commitment to issue resolution and continuous improvement.
- High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work efficiently without direct supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with solid computer proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- High‑energy, self‑starting mindset with the flexibility and willingness to travel extensively (up to 80%) across the UK, Africa, and the Middle East.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Where and how you'll work
- This is a fully remote position based in the UK. Work is site/project based
Our Culture
Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.
Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.
Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!
We're determined to be the best place to grow
We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.
We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.
Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.
Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.