Senior Engineer - Utility Communications Infrastructure   Employer: G E Energy Job Location: Houston , TX Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Related Professions Job Description: Role Summary/Purpose The Senior Engineer – Utility Communications Infrastructure position will be specializing in utility / industrial communications applications, within our new Smart Grid COE working across several other teams and cross functionally within GE Energy. # Essential Responsibilities Provide critical knowledge and analysis for customer projects involving utility / industrial communications infrastructure and equipment # Analyze current utility/industrial communication assets of customers, and impact of Smart Grid applications on the communications infrastructure # Propose new communications technologies to alleviate trafficking and latency issues, and perform business case modeling of new technologies that includes upfront and life cycle costs # Service customers and partner with them to build communications infrastructures to support Smart Grid applications # Keep track of communications trends and developments to ensure Smart Grid COE maintains external focus and leadership position in industry # Partner with internal stakeholders, as needed # Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are critical # Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or electric power / power systems engineering, or telecommunications # Minimum 5 years communications technologies experience in the power distribution or utility industry, including experience with latency / delay analysis and bandwidth and traffic analysis ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: # Ability to travel and work overtime as needed Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. # Desired Characteristics Masters degree in electrical engineering, or electric power / power systems engineering, or telecommunications # Hands on experience with communications equipment, including routers, networks, wireless technologies, etc, and application and cost of equipment # Familiarity and understanding of utility / industrial business modeling with communications infrastructure, including analysis of Smart Grid applications on communications equipment and infrastructure # MBA preferred # Professional Engineer license desirable # Experience with utility transmission and distribution equipment (meters, breakers, transformers) and automation equipment (diagnostics and controls) # Experience with thought leadership activities in power industry, including professional society committees, speaking at conferences, etc. # IEEE active membership # CIGRE active membership # Strong project management and technical writing skills # Attention to details and strong analytical and problem solving skills to resolve difficult technical issues # Desire and ability to work in a fun and fast paced, consulting oriented, team environment # EEDP or OMLP grad, and Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification (internal GE only) # Strong leadership skills and influencing skills # Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels of customer staff) # Atlanta, GA or Schenectady, NY are the preferred locations for this role. However, other US locations may be considered Why join one great company when you can join many? When you join GE, you join a company made up of 5 exciting businesses. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. GE's Energy Infrastructure segment is leading the field in the development, implementation and improvement of the products and technologi Company Description: More people around the world turn to us for advanced power systems and around-the-clock energy services than any other company. Since we installed our first steam turbine in 1901, our installed base of steam and heavy-duty gas turbines has grown to over 10,000 units, representing over a million Megawatts (MW) of installed capacity in more than 120 countries. With over 5,500 wind and 3,600 hydro turbines, the installed capacity of renewable energy exceeds 160,000 MW. A Powerful Future GE works closely with customers to achieve mutual growth and success. We work in tandem with governments and communities to manage complex international relationships and develop critical infrastructures. We also work intimately with suppliers, enabling them to become extended GE factories and platforms for accelerated globalization. Through these powerful partnerships, we create innovative products and technologies that serve the world's people.