Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is a purpose built global energy company encompassing Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses, supported by Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. With more than 130 years of experience addressing the world’s most complex energy challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to lead the global energy transition—advancing electrification while accelerating decarbonization.
GE Vernova’s Grid Software business delivers advanced software platforms that enable utilities to modernize grid operations, improve resiliency, and integrate growing levels of distributed energy resources through intelligent monitoring, analytics, and control.
As a Senior Pre Sales Solution Architect, you will play a critical role supporting utilities across the Growth Region (Asia Pacific, India, and Sub Saharan Africa) by shaping and delivering solutions centered on Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS). Working as a senior technical leader within the commercial organization, you will partner closely with utility stakeholders to address complex operational challenges associated with distribution automation, DER integration, and grid modernization.
Leveraging GridOS, GE Vernova’s end to end grid orchestration platform, you will help utilities transition to more flexible, resilient, and intelligent distribution networks - enabling secure, reliable operations while supporting the clean energy grid of the future.
Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking a
Senior Pre‑Sales Solution Architect
to lead customer engagements focused on
Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)
and
Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)
across the
Growth Region (Asia Pacific, India, and Sub‑Saharan Africa)
.
This role serves as a
senior technical leader and trusted advisor
, working closely with utilities to design and position solutions that address distribution automation, DER integration, and grid modernization challenges. You will shape solution strategy, influence customer decisions, and support complex, high‑impact opportunities across diverse markets.
Key Responsibilities
Lead technical solution design and customer engagement for
GridOS ADMS(Advanced Distribution Management Systems) and DERMS (Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems
) offerings
Act as a trusted advisor to utility stakeholders, including distribution operations, control room, DER program, and IT/OT leaders
Strong Commercial Acumen with experience with software sales, able to deliver to targets, express strong value propositions while understanding customers’ buying processes
Design end to end solution architectures covering:
SCADA, DMS(
Distribution Management System
), OMS (
Outage Management System)
, VVO, and FLISR
DER monitoring, DER Control (CSIP), Forecasting, Aggregation, Optimization, and Flexibility Markets
Integration with GIS, AMI, EMS, and enterprise systems
Translate regional regulatory, grid interconnection, and operational requirements into practical solution designs
Deliver executive level presentations, workshops, and product demonstrations tailored to customer maturity
Lead technical responses to RFPs and RFIs, ensuring solution completeness, differentiation, and feasibility
Support proof of concepts, pilots, and customer validation activities
Collaborate with sales, product management, and engineering to shape regional solution strategy and product direction
Represent GE Vernova at industry events, conferences, and customer forums
Lead with thought leadership on Future Flexible Networks and bring expertise on emerging industry trends
DERMS(Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems) Focus Areas
DER integration at scale, including:
Rooftop and utility scale solar PV
Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Electric vehicle (EV) charging and V2G
Demand response and flexible loads
Microgrids and islanded operations
Flexibility Markets
DERMS use cases such as:
Realtime and near real time DER control
DER forecasting and visibility
DER Monitoring and Control (based on industry standards like IEEE 2030.5 and OpenADR)
Hosting capacity and constraint management
Coordination between DERMS and ADMS/SCADA
Designing architectures that support centralized and federated DER orchestration models
Addressing operational, communications, and cybersecurity challenges associated with DER control
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems, or a related field
15+ years of experience in utility distribution systems, grid operations, or control systems
10+ years in a customer facing role such as presales, consulting, or solution architecture
Strong experience with ADMS, DMS, OMS, SCADA, and DERMS platforms
Proven ability to lead complex technical discussions with senior utility stakeholders
Willingness to travel up to 35% across the Growth Region
Business Acumen
Desired characteristics:
Experience with GE Vernova GridOS, PowerOn Advantage ADMS, eTerra ADMS, or equivalent industry solutions
Familiarity with cloud or hybrid deployments (AWS, Azure)
Knowledge of international distribution grid codes and standards
Experience working across emerging and developing utility markets
Why Join GE Vernova
Work at the forefront of
grid modernization and DER integration
Influence largescale utility transformation across fast growing global markets
Collaborate with global experts in software, power systems, and energy transition technologies
Take on a senior role with meaningful technical and strategic impact
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided:
No
