Job Description Summary

Job Description

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Let’s Talk about the Role
As an On Site Services Specialist within the Service Operations Team, you will actively contribute to delivering exceptional customer support and continuously improving field service performance. Reporting directly to the Services Leader, you will provide Application Engineering expertise and perform Field Service activities to ensure optimal equipment performance, customer satisfaction, and alignment with business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning activities for Protection, Control, Substation Automation Systems, and Industrial Communications.

• Serve as the main technical resource on site, leading problem resolution and providing technical direction to field teams.

• Perform Protection and Control engineering consulting: relay setting calculations, configuration of control units/gateways, coordination and selectivity studies, and short-circuit analysis.

• Ensure full compliance with EHS regulations and promote a strong safety culture during all field activities.

• Deliver customer training and provide installation and service guidance.

• Maintain effective communication with customers and internal teams (engineering, manufacturing, sales) to ensure smooth project execution.

• Prepare accurate, timely, and professional internal and external reports.

• Conduct, audit, and implement quality controls during field activities to ensure high standards and customer satisfaction.

• Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives to enhance processes and operational efficiency.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Degree in Engineering (any discipline), preferably in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent professional training in the electrical/electronic field.

• Willingness to travel an average of 150–160 days per year.

• Fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written).

• Valid work permit within the European Union

• Must be based in Bilbao or willing to relocate prior to the start date, as this is an on-site position

What will make you stand out

• Previous experience as a Project, Product, System, or Testing Engineer, preferably in the same industry.

• Experience with electrical protection relays and control systems (LV, MV, HV); project and power plant experience it’s a plus.

• Knowledge of other languages such as French, Italian, German, and/or Russian will be a plus.

• Based in Bilbao or surrounding areas is preferred.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent term position based in our Bilbao office.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.

Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We're determined to be the best place to grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity 

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

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