Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Facilities Electrical Engineer will support the site operations of GE Research.

• Manage electrical shutdowns for maintenance and troubleshooting

• Provide direction to Electricians, Technicians and other trade labor

• Lead electrical designs for new equipment and renovated spaces

• Develop electrical design drawings using AutoCAD

• Generate electrical equipment material lists for procurement

• Work with Project Managers, Researchers and other staff disciplines

• Perform field work to validate construction drawings with as-built conditions

• Participate in developing on-site facility electrical requirements

• Maintain/Update plant electrical single line diagrams

• Utilize NFPA, New York State Building Code and OSHA regulations

• Apply engineering software for electrical design and evaluations.

• Manage multiple activities simultaneously

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Electrical Facilities or Design Engineering or associate’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Electrical Facilities or Design Engineering

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong project and team leadership

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• 15years of experience in Electrical Engineering

• Experience with medium and high voltage equipment

• Experience in Facility Engineering

• Experience as a Project Manager

• Systems Experience: Fire Alarm, Toxic Gas Monitoring, Security, Communications, Building Management, Controls

• VFD programming and troubleshooting

• Experience interacting with a union workforce

The base pay range for this position is $98,000 - $163,000 USD Annually. 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 an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on December 30th, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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.

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GE Aerospace 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.