Job Description Summary
We are seeking a results-driven Data Engineer to join our Grid Innovation team. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure and data pipelines that enable effective data collection, processing, storage, and analysis for cutting-edge AI/ML applications in the energy domain.
Experience in the energy sector, smart infrastructure, or industrial automation is fundamental, as this role supports AI-driven innovation in mission-critical systems with high regulatory and operational complexity.
As part of the CTO organization, reporting to the AI Leader, you will work closely with Grid Automation (GA) product lines, R&D teams, product management, and other GA functions. You will also support cross-functional initiatives by developing scalable and unified data frameworks to address critical customer problems and enable rapid prototyping and deployment, both at the edge and in the cloud.
Responsibilities
Job Description
- Develop and maintain database structures, schemas and data models.
- Apply efficient storage technologies (Relational, Data lakes, NoSQL etc.) to manage data storage, access and data security.
- Developing and maintaining effective scalable and reliable data pipeline for data cleaning, munging, feature extraction, transformation of structured and unstructured data.
- Build and maintain integrations with internal and external data sources and APIs.
- Identify and integrate new datasets that can be leveraged through our product capabilities.
- Automate Integration of data from various sources in a unified format and create transformation structure to based on business specific utilisation needs.
- Monitor and optimise data pipeline for scalable system.
- Establish appropriate data quality checks and follow data governance policies.
- Work closely with other adjacency functions such as Data Scientists and ML engineers to cater relevant data expectations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams of product management, R&D, and other functions, to understand their needs and develop innovative solutions.
Must-Have Requirements
- PhD, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field with a focus on data engineering or electric power engineering.
- Proven experience in the energy sector, smart infrastructure, or industrial automation, such as electric power systems, smart grids, connected buildings, utilities, SCADA/PLC systems, or Industry 4.0 platforms
- Proven experience and demonstrable applied knowledge from previous operational deliveries in data engineering, with hands-on expertise in building and managing data pipelines.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and at least one other programming language commonly used in data engineering (e.g., Scala, Java).
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP for deploying and managing data systems.
- Extensive experience with demonstrable knowledge of ETL processes (Extract, Transform, Load) and automating data pipeline workflows.
- Experience building data pipelines designed for GenAI models.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate smoothly with cross-functional teams and resolve conflicts proactively. Adaptable to work in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment, with the ability to address evolving challenges.
Nice-to-Have Requirements
- Familiarity with big data technologies like Hadoop, Kafka, or Spark for processing large-scale data.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms for building reports and dashboards.
- Hands-on experience with GraphDB, SQL/NoSQL databases, and data warehousing technologies like Snowflake or Redshift.
- Data analytics, storytelling and visualization.
At GE Vernova - Grid Automation, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of energy. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will make a tangible impact. Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation and excellence in control systems.
About GEV Grid Solutions
At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why We Come To Work
At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What We Offer
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
