Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric grid. As a Lead Applications Engineer – DMS, you will provide technical leadership in the design, development, and delivery of advanced software applications that help utilities and grid operators manage increasingly dynamic distribution networks.
In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of critical functionality across Distribution Management Systems (DMS), SCADA, and modeling applications, driving high-quality technical solutions that improve grid visibility, reliability, and operational performance. You will serve as a key technical leader across cross-functional teams, partnering with engineers, project stakeholders, and customers to define functional requirements, guide design decisions, resolve complex technical challenges, and ensure successful delivery of advanced power systems applications.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, integration, testing, tuning, and delivery of advanced power systems application software to meet product and project commitments.
- Own and drive functional solution development with electric utilities, ISOs, and transmission/distribution operators to ensure software requirements are clearly defined and successfully implemented
- Lead implement and maintain functionality across DMS, SCADA, and modeling applications, including DMS/DTS/DERMS solutions.
- Provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, guiding system/project engineers, frontend developers, and EMS/DMS application engineers through design and delivery decisions.
- Develop functional software design documentation and support adherence to design and development standards.
- Drive technical input on schedules, effort estimates, and project planning.
- Lead interface with customers to address technical issues and support product proposals and demonstrations.
- Troubleshoot and support advanced distribution automation applications, including power flow, fault isolation and service restoration, Volt-VAR optimization, fault location, and feeder reconfiguration.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering, applications engineering, or power systems engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with utility software applications such as DMS, EMS, SCADA, DERMS, or related systems.
- Experience supporting or developing at least 2 advanced power systems functions, such as power flow, FLISR, Volt-VAR optimization, fault location, or feeder reconfiguration.
- Experience with software development lifecycle activities including design, coding, testing, integration, and deployment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Distribution Management Systems (DMS) and/or Energy Management Systems (EMS) applications.
- Familiarity with utility operations, distribution automation, and transmission/distribution system workflows.
- Experience writing functional design specifications for power systems software.
- Knowledge of grid applications such as SCADA, DTS, DERMS, or related operational technologies.
- Experience supporting customer demonstrations, technical proposals, or solution presentations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a Software Center of Excellence or similarly structured engineering environment.
Eligibility Requirements
We welcome candidates who are excited about the opportunity to relocate and grow with GE Vernova in one of our key locations: Atlanta, GA; Bellevue, WA; or Melbourne, FL.
Willing to work in a hybrid model, in office up to 3 days per week
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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
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 June 01, 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.
