Senior Solution Architect - GridOS Advanced Distribution Management System

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova – Grid Software works with Electric Transmission, Distribution, and Wholesale Energy Market companies to deliver mission-critical industrial software for managing the grid. We are expanding our North American Pre-Sales team with a specialist dedicated to our Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS).

In this role, you will demonstrate how our solutions meet the evolving demands of Distribution System Operators (DSOs) in a decarbonizing world. As a subject matter expert and strategic lead, you will collaborate with internal development, technical pre-sales, and commercial teams to build pipeline, drive complex sales cycles, and achieve our regional operating plan.

We are looking for a candidate with deep experience in the Electric Distribution Utility sector who excels at translating complex technical capabilities into impactful, "day-in-the-life" storytelling.

• Solution Design: Establish a deep understanding of ADMS and Outage Management Systems (OMS) to formulate bespoke solutions for customers across North America (NAM) .

• Regulatory Alignment: Translate electrical market standards and regional regulations into specific GE Vernova product offerings.

• Trusted Partnership: Act as the "Trusted Advisor" for both customer technologists and internal GE Vernova stakeholders.

• Technical Leadership: Lead and write/validate technical proposals to ensure they align perfectly with customer requirements and architectural standards.

• Storytelling & Demos: Present and demonstrate GE Vernova’s Grid Management solutions at all levels, from control room operators to C-suite executives.

• Industry Advocacy: Enthusiastically represent GE Vernova at sales forums, industry events, and conferences to drive brand awareness and demand.

• Voice of the Customer: Interface directly with Product Management to influence the roadmap based on NAM market trends and customer feedback.

• Systems Architecture: Define ADMS control center configurations and design robust architectures that meet both customer needs and GE standards.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Pre-Sales Excellence: 5+ years of experience as a customer-facing technical solution architect.

• Domain Expertise: Proven experience with Distribution Optimization and Outage Response within the North American utility landscape .

• Protocol & Standards: Familiarity with SCADA systems and protocols including DNP3, ICCP, and IEC 61850 .

• Cross functional experience and knowledge of Transmission Management and Renewable management system is a bonus.

• Advanced Applications: Hands-on knowledge of FLISR, Volt-Var Optimization (VVO) , state estimation, and forecasting solutions.

• Grid Innovation:
  
  Experience with renewable energy integration,
  DER (Distributed Energy Resources) , and DERMS software solutions.

• Modern IT/OT: Knowledge of highly available, self-healing systems, containerization, microservices, and cloud architecture (
  AWS/Azure ).

• Security & Hardware: Understanding of cyber security standards for operational systems and general IT networking/hardware.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) . 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).

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