Research Engineer, Electric Power System
Niskayuna
Saturday, 02 May 2026
Participate in the development of new technologies and capabilities for GE's power generation, transmission, distribution and end-user product offerings by analyzing system requirements and needs to be translated into existing and new products. Develop algorithms to aggregate distributed energy resources (DE - Rs) to provide services to the grid in a microgrid or virtual power plant configuration. Develop techniques to efficiently assess the impact of DE - Rs on the grid and develop mitigation strategies. Adapt modern distribution automation and management systems for operation with DE - Rs. Develop electrical system requirements into projects related to power electronics, electrical machines, propulsion system, energy storage systems, etc. Join multi-disciplinary project teams and provide power system analysis expertise in areas such as real-time modeling, simulation, network modeling, system analysis, protection, transient stability analysis, grid codes, Smart Grid concepts, economic dispatch, HVDC/ FACTS, etc. Perform analytical work to define, meet or exceed customer entitlements. Participate in the development and identification of technology, product and service opportunities. Effectively communicate results by preparing written reports and making presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and value obtained. Connect the organization to the latest technology developments and trends. Demonstrate awareness of competing and disruptive technologies. Contribute to proposals for GE businesses as well as government agencies. Required Qualifications. Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in electric power systems or related field. Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY - Must be 18 years or older Eligibility Requirements: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Masters level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran, Cuba, and Sudan). Please note that citizens of embargoed countries who have either “U.S. person” status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country can be considered. Desired Characteristics. Demonstrated power system engineering experience in at least two of the following: Power system impact of renewable energy systems Network modeling Protection and stability Transmission or distribution system planning and optimization Impact of novel and intelligent devices on power systems (e.g. HVDC, FACTS, energy storage, electric vehicles, solid state transformers etc.) System integration of electric power Control and communication technologies. Machine Learning Applications for Power System. Experience in leading big multi-million-dollar projects with multiple partners and stakeholders as Principal Investigator. Experience in product development and familiarity with customer and competitive landscape. Patents and publications on the power system modeling, simulation, optimization, control, AI - Extensive experience with power system simulation software such as PSCAD, MATLAB-Simulink, EMTP, PSLF, MAPS, Open. DSS, Grid. LAB-D or cymdist Experience with implementation of control algorithms and analytics in control hardware or energy/distribution management systems in a field or lab hardware in the loop environment using RTDS, Opal-RT etc. Experience in control theory with a focus on control algorithms for power or energy systems Experience in Machine Learning applications for power systems. Experience with alternative energy and distributed generation, e.g. wind, PV, fuel cells, combined heat and power applications Global mindset & customer focus Strong analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating humility and candor. Self-motivated and ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.