Job Description Summary

The Technical Leader (TL) for IEC Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear and Motor Control Centers (MCCs) serves as the technical authority within the Generator and Electrical Systems (GES) organization for Gas Power New Units ITO/OTR projects. The role provides technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle from tendering and engineering to installation commissioning and service ensuring safe reliable standardized and cost-effective solutions that comply with applicable IEC standards and GE Vernova requirements. Key responsibilities include defining technical standards and specifications providing technical direction and design oversight conducting technical reviews evaluating and approving supplier designs resolving complex engineering and field issues and driving standardization design optimization and continuous improvement. The role also requires close collaboration with global engineering teams cross-functional stakeholders suppliers and customers to ensure strong technical governance proactively manage engineering risks and consistently deliver on Safety Quality Delivery and Cost objectives.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

- Act as the primary technical authority and final engineering escalation point within GES for IEC LV Switchgear and MCC related technical decisions risk evaluations deviations and engineering approvals.

- Provide domain expertise for IEC Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear and Motor Control Centers (MCCs) with broader electrical engineering support across power distribution cabling and associated systems for Gas Power applications.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for IEC 61439/ 60947 compliant LV Switchgear and MCC systems including switchboards PCCs MCCs motor starting solutions intelligent motor control VFD integration arc-resistant designs busbar systems and digital monitoring technologies.
- Own and maintain technical standards design practices specifications and engineering guidelines incorporating lessons learned field feedback and industry best practices.




- Lead technical design reviews to ensure safety reliability design robustness cost effectiveness and compliance with applicable IEC IEEE NEC CSA IECEx ATEX and local regulatory requirements.
- Develop and validate electrical equipment designs system calculations specifications drawings layouts schematics and functional documentation across the Gas Power portfolio including Equipment (EQ) and Extended Scope projects.
- Provide technical support to ITO teams during tendering by reviewing customer requirements validating technical solutions assessing deviations and developing engineering recommendations.
- Support sourcing and supplier qualification through technical offer evaluations design assessments product validation testing and qualification of new and existing equipment.
- Work closely with the Technical Lead in North America to manage global workload and as necessary support project execution (i.e. from OTR release through CKOM coordinating with global engineering teams customers suppliers architect engineering firms construction partners and site teams).
- Lead technical investigations and provide expert support for Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) Engineering Requests (ERs) and major equipment or site issues driving effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Drive the integration of new technologies digital engineering tools and standardized solutions while leading continuous improvement Lean initiatives cost reduction and Hoshin objectives within the technical domain.
- Manage technical risks engineering milestones and project financial performance including Estimate at Completion (EAC) budget adherence and delivery projections in collaboration with project stakeholders.
- Define and approve factory acceptance testing (FAT) strategies witness critical tests and provide technical leadership during product qualification and validation activities.




- Provide expert support during commissioning startup troubleshooting and fleet issue resolution ensuring safe and reliable operation of LV electrical systems throughout the asset lifecycle.

- Drive adoption of intelligent MCC technologies digital monitoring predictive diagnostics cybersecurity-conscious architectures and data-driven asset management solutions.

- Mentor engineers and support onboarding technical training knowledge sharing and competency development strengthening both technical and skilled capabilities across the organization.
- Collaborate with Chief Technical Leaders Technical Leaders Technical Team Leaders (TTLs) Item Owners analysis experts and global engineering teams to harmonize solutions validate designs through peer reviews and ensure compliance with engineering governance and research and development processes.

What youll Bring - Required Qualifications

- Bachelors (BS) or Masters (MS) degree in electrical or power systems engineering or a related field.

- 10 years of experience in design application manufacturing testing or engineering leadership of IEC LV Switchgear and MCC systems with demonstrated experience in power generation industrial utility or large infrastructure projects.

What will make you Stand out - Desired Characteristics

- Strong technical expertise in IEC LV Switchgear and MCC design applicable IEC standards protection control and electrical safety.
- Proven technical leadership in design reviews supplier qualification design validation and resolution of complex engineering and site issues.
- Strong understanding of electrical power distribution short circuit analysis protection coordination and cost optimization.
- Excellent problem solving communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead technical discussions with customers and suppliers.
- Ability to collaborate across global cross functional teams mentor engineers and drive standardization and continuous improvement.
- Strong commitment to safety quality accountability and engineering rigor with a Lean mindset and familiarity with digital and AI enabled engineering tools.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Required Experience:

Senior IC

📌 Technical Leader IEC Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear and Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
🏢 GE Vernova
📍 Noida