Job Description SummaryThe Consulting Application Engineer (CAE) - Protection and Control is responsible for providing consultant level application support in a presales and post sales environment on the GE Grid Automation Protection & Control product portfolio. This includes working closely with the customers to determine requirements, demo solutions and promote the business value proposition of Grid Automation’s products and solutions. This is a remote position located in the South (United States).Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities
Acts as expert consultant to guide customers in planning and development of technical solutions
Assists with technical development of proposals, assuring compliance to Customer's specs by working closely with engineering, product managers, and proposal managers to ensure valid statement of product or work for competitive proposal generation
Ability to interpret single line diagrams and convert to product specifications
Acts as technical support to the commercial teams, providing technical expertise during Customer presentations, demonstrations, evaluations and testing
Assists customers in trouble-shooting and analysis of protection and control systems including: 61850 applications, Transmission protection, and industrial protection applications
Track issues discovered during demonstration, evaluation, and testing of product and follow through with Technology team to provide a resolution.
Lead technical presentations presented to customers in support of sales or service
Provide product training to customers and sales force
Adhere to customer and GE Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements
Assist customers in product testing at customer location
Work directly with customers to influence technical specifications and support sales team to achieve closing key orders
Responsible for the pre-sales technical support of customers and the sales team
Outline, present, and sell the value of GE products and services that can benefit GE's customer needs
Develop and cultivate long-term relationships at all levels of customer organizations
Coordinate with sales teams to make customer calls and presentations and participate in bid meetings and site walk-through meetings with customer as necessary
Support the development of new leads and market opportunities in the Sales Region
Provide an essential link from the customer to marketing, engineering and product development teams
Partner with peers and management to enhance selling techniques and approaches in line with both the region's growth objectives and Grid Automation’s initiatives
Provide market dynamics input such as competitive intelligence and industry trends to the Marketing and Business teams
Prepare and present technical presentations, white papers, and case studies at industry conferences
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
Minimum 8 years of experience in power system protection and control
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
Desired Characteristics
Conveys deep understanding of industrial and utility protection, control and communications applications
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Experience using GE Multilin Substation Automation products
Power system automation and communication expertise
Ability to perform communication analysis (Wireshark, etc.) and recommend settings or application modifications
Hands on expertise in configuring and troubleshooting protection and control systems
Ability to maintain professional demeanor and interact with all levels of customers
Work efficiently without direct supervision
Strong creative and problem-solving skills
Flexible and adaptable; open to change and modification of tasks
Able to share ideas and work well in a team environment and takes a proactive approach to tasks - displays initiative
Strong organizational & communication skills and a proactive and open approach to conflict resolution
Customer focused attitude with proven positive results
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
The base pay range for this position is $98,400.00-$140,000.00 USD annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% variable incentive bonus. This posting is expected to close on 12/2 /24 .Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.Additional InformationGE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) . 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 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).Relocation Assistance Provided: No#LI-Remote - This is a remote position