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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Architect - **Company:** GE Vernova - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Data Centers, Network Interface Controllers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Performance Testing - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/329245/senior-systems-architect-illinois-il-chicago ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline.\n * 12+ years of professional experience in power generation, electric utility systems, EPC projects, transmission and distribution engineering, or related electrical infrastructure functions.\n * 7+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity overseeing multidisciplinary teams. Proven track record of delivering high-value technical solutions for complex energy projects.\n * 5+ years of experience presenting technical solutions, including at least 3 years of direct engagement with executive leadership, utility representatives, EPC contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.\n * 5+ years of experience managing complex technical initiatives, with demonstrated success in at least 3 large-scale projects as an individual contributor, technical lead, or project manager.\n * 7+ years of experience with utility-scale power generation systems, transmission and distribution equipment, and grid interconnection requirements.\n * 5+ years of experience managing system requirements, interface control, and the execution of verification and validation (V&V) processes for complex engineering systems.\n * 5+ years of experience applying and interpreting IEEE, ANSI, IEC, NERC, FERC, and NFPA standards in a professional environment.\n * Ability and willingness to travel a minimum of 25% of the time, as required.\n, * Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.\n * Ability to lead, motivate, influence, and mentor individuals and engineering teams across multiple organizations.\n * Direct experience with utility-scale power generation plants, data center power systems, industrial electrification projects, hybrid generation systems, or microgrid applications.\n * Deep understanding of electrical selectivity, protective relay coordination, PLC/SCADA systems, DCS integration, and IEC 61850 architectures.\n * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements management tools, and systems validation methodologies.\n * General understanding of technical regulatory standards, utility interconnection requirements, grid code compliance evaluation, testing, and reporting.\n * Experience supporting commissioning, startup, operational readiness, and performance validation activities for power generation facilities.\n * Demonstrated success developing and implementing reference architectures and repeatable technical solutions across multiple customer applications.\n * Strong understanding of power plant reliability, maintainability, availability analysis, and lifecycle asset management principles.\n ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Frontend Performance Testing in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/8-frontend-performance-testing-in-practice) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)