Field Systems Engineer
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What You'll Do
Own technical delivery end-to-end: Lead technical design definition, site integration planning, and the physical installation of hardware on-site for M&D platform deployments — including servers, peripheral devices, and associated network infrastructure.
Be the go-to technical expert: — Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers and internal teams during deployments, leading troubleshooting efforts in real time and ensuring all network and system designs meet applicable industry and GE Vernova standards.
Drive documentation and procurement accuracy: Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) create site specific design documents and installation plans, update mechanical drawings, and issue material requisitions aligned to technical specifications and project timelines.
Navigate complexity across sites and functions: Coordinate simultaneous project deployments across multiple customer locations, time zones, and internal teams — applying solid monitoring and control practices to maintain quality throughout.
Show up in the field: Travel to customer sites approximately 30–50\% of the time for installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and testing — both domestically and internationally.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical depth with the resilience and adaptability to perform in dynamic, customer-facing environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant discipline.
- 3 years of experience in IT/engineering, including hands-on field installation of network equipment (servers, routers, firewalls, and switches) and familiarity with industrial control systems.
- Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems, and experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) / Distributed Control System (DCS) protocols, including Modbus, OPC (OLE for Process Control), TCP/IP, and serial communication.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with structured monitoring and quality control practices.
- Comfort operating independently within a highly matrixed, global organization across multiple sites, functions, and time zones.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (Americas) as required, ~30-50% annually.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools: Visio, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience deploying network or cybersecurity equipment, particularly in NERC CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection) regulated environments.
- Familiarity with virtual machine environments (VMware, Hyper-V) and industrial server infrastructure, including firewalls, network switches, and cybersecurity hardware.
- Experience with Balance of Plant (BOP) or DCS integrations using SCADA/DCS protocols such as OPC UA-DA.
- Background in power generation environments, with exposure to additional sensing technologies such as vibration sensors, combustion dynamics monitoring, or generator health systems.
- Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification — or equivalent process improvement experience.
Why GE Vernova
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. We provide varied, competitive benefits designed to reward high performers and support your personal and family needs. Our programs are built around the way you live and work today — and we invest in your continued on-the-job learning and development so your career keeps moving forward.
Additional Information
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
- No
About GE Vernova
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