Senior Solutions Architect Engineer

OverviewSenior Solutions Architect Engineer - GridBeats at GE Vernova. The role leads the pre- and post-sales design, development, and implementation of complex innovative solutions using key offerings – including Zonal Autonomous Control, Distribution Automation, Integrated Digital Process Bus Substations, EnergyAPM, Device Management, Cyber security, and Top-Down Engineering Solutions. This position involves working with the business development and sales teams to analyze business needs, translate them into technical specifications, and ensure alignment with the company’s technology strategy. The role is customer facing across multiple levels and requires experience presenting, demonstrating, and supporting proof of concepts.ResponsibilitiesInterface with internal and external customers, identify customer needsQualify assigned opportunities and contribute to pursuit of the strategyLead the team in the overall systems solution offered to Grid Automation customersDesign comprehensive, scalable, and interoperable solutions to meet customer needs, including integrated digital substations, centralized and distributed architectures with hardware, software, and communication interfacesEnsure solutions are cyber-resilient, customer compliant, and budget-optimizedDevelop, standardize, and maintain solution architecture designs and drawingsCreate unique solution differentiators aligned with market and customer pain pointsDemonstrate value propositions through technical performance, total cost of ownership (TCO), and system-wide benefitsInitiate proof-of-concept (PoC), demos, workshops, and pilot projects to showcase feasibility and benefitsLead deal structure development and support cross-selling the broader GE portfolioCollaborate with North America sales teams to create winning proposals that meet or exceed the region’s orders planSupport market-level pricing indicators and pricing strategySupport proposal process improvement and proposal quality metricsAssist in defining project materials and obtaining vendor quotationsIdentify technical risks including new product development needs with tendering teamsFollow all corporate and local policies including Integrity, Diversity, Proprietary Information, Conflict of Interest, QMS and EHSLead or participate in customer workshops, solution co-creation sessions, and deep-dive technical discussionsLead and/or support customer negotiations as requiredTravel in U.S. and Canada to support Sales, Business Development and Proposal teamsQualificationsMaster’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role or senior project engineering roleOR knowledge level comparable to 20 years of engineering experienceDesired CharacteristicsSignificant experience in Engineering/Technology & Systems (Solutions) Architecture and DesignHigh proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teamsExperience in developing complex systems proposalsStrong oral and written communication and presentation skillsStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsFamiliarity with Salesforce (SFDC) toolsAbility to assess information quality, ask pertinent questions, and offer innovative solutionsAbility to cultivate strong customer relationships and identify growth opportunitiesAbility to communicate complex concepts and influence stakeholder perspectivesAdditional InformationFor US Candidates: The base pay range for this position is 131,700.00 - 175,500.00 USD annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by experience, education, and skill set. This position is eligible for a 15% annual variable incentive bonus. Application deadline: November 24, 2025. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. Benefits include health, retirement, tuition assistance, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No relocation assistance is provided for this opening. This is a remote position. #J-18808-Ljbffr