GE VernovaRemote
Senior Technical Applications Engineer - Grid Automation (ITALIAN MARKET)
United States of America
Full Time
2 hours ago
$58,000 - $88,000 USD
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Key skills
Power Systems fundamentalsProtection & Control principlesSubstation Automation systemsIEC 61850-based Substation Automation solutionsRTUsHMI systemsNetwork protocolsOT cybersecurityItalian languageEnglish languageSales
About this role
GE Vernova is focused on providing innovative products and services in Grid Automation. The Senior Technical Applications Engineer will support the Commercial team in executing technical and commercial activities, primarily for the Italian market while also engaging with the broader South Europe region.
Responsibilities:
- Review, analyze and resolve customer application enquiries using sound engineering principles, ensuring compliance with business standards, procedures and delivery requirements
- Provide technical support across the full Grid Automation portfolio, including Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation, Protection systems, RTUs, network management and OT cybersecurity solutions
- Support Sales and Commercial teams in defining optimal technical solutions, product positioning, customer presentations and technical negotiations
- Contribute to and complete formal technical tenders in line with customer specifications and business requirements
- Deliver customer training on application, configuration and operation of Grid Automation solutions
- Participate in customer meetings, site visits, seminars, conferences and industry events as required
Requirements:
- Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering, or Computer Science
- Proven experience in a customer-facing engineering role
- Strong and deep understanding of Power Systems fundamentals is essential
- Solid knowledge of Protection & Control principles and Substation Automation systems
- Experience with IEC 61850-based Substation Automation solutions (highly desirable)
- Understanding of RTUs, HMI systems, network protocols and OT environments
- Ability to analyze complex technical applications and produce clear technical reports
- Commercial awareness and ability to work effectively with Sales teams and customers
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally within the SEU region
- MANDATORY: Italian and English (business fluent)
- Cybersecurity experience in OT environments
- Highly valued: Spanish, Portuguese, or Balkan languages (Serbian, Croatian, Romanian, etc.)