
Data Center Solution Architect
GE Vernova · California, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $181,000 / year
- California, United States
Job highlights
- Lead grid-to-GPU power train architecture for hyperscalers.
- Serve as customer-facing technical authority for data center opportunities.
- Develop campus power reference architectures and power system designs.
- Author technical proposals and power system studies.
- Collaborate on new product designs and conduct technical training.
About the role
Data Center Solution Architect
GE Vernova is in a rapid growth phase in the data center market. Come join a global operation delivering innovative power solutions uniquely from "generation to GPU", to the world's leading AI data center gigawatt-scale infrastructure projects. You will be a pivotal hyperscaler and colocation data center solution technical advocate and have a pulse on the latest architecture and design trends and tradeoffs to usher GEV into the next exciting era in data center evolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a “grid-to-GPU” power train technical architect for hyperscalers (AI training, AI inference, general purpose cloud), colocation (AI-centric and general tenancy models). Should be very knowledgeable about industry migration to 800V DC architectures.
- Serve as GEV's primary customer-facing technical authority for all AI training campus and hyperscale DC opportunities. Must have good customer presence and confident in solution architecture.
- Develop and own GEV "Campus Power Reference Architectures" — experience in designing and documenting single-line diagrams and power system designs for each of the data center archetypes using GEV products
- Lead technical discovery sessions with hyperscaler DC engineering teams — documenting power requirements, site constraints, and competitive install base
- Author technical proposals and power system studies (load flow, fault analysis, arc-flash) in support of RFP responses
- Collaborate with NPI/PM team to validate new product designs against real customer power systems (system design, sizing, and integration)
- Conduct internal technical training sessions for COE BD team and BU sales (minimum quarterly) on Data Center power architecture
- Represent and drive standards for GEV in OCP, Nvidia, other relevant organizations (joint role with Standards Liaison)
- Build and maintain a library of GEV data center customer case studies and reference designs for use in proposals and marketing. Help generate detailed competitive analysis.
- Serve as the center of competency for data center infrastructure design and operations/maintenance (full lifecycle perspective and knowledge). Disseminate knowledge withing GEV technical community
- Be able to guide roadmap, optimizations, TCO planning and analysis
- Must be able to travel, particularly within North America and EU, plus other locations
- Should have experience in infrastructure facility monitoring, telemetry, AI training and inference workload profiles
- Exposure in designing facility cooling and liquid cooling at the rack a plus
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
- Overall 10+ years of relevant data center power train architect experience at hyperscaler, colocation, or top-tier OEM supplier with extensive hyperscale experience
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time including local and international.
- Must have personally designed, peer-reviewed, and/or operated/maintained the electrical systems for at least one hyperscale AI training (>=500MW) campus
- Must have experience with:
- AC/DC (esp 800VDC) power train and distribution architecture
- MV/LV switchgear and distribution architectures and equipment
- MV/LV UPS, solid-state transformers
- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Source/load Power Quality issues and ways to resolve
- System TCO / design tradeoffs
- Aware of relevant Open Compute Project, NVidia/AMD, IEEE, NEMA, UL/IEC, ASHRAE, Uptime/TIA standards, protocols, and practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Selected candidate preferred to be based in a major US Data Center markets: Pacific Time Zone (esp. SF Bay Area, Seattle)
- Real-world Uptime / Reliability standards and compliant implementations
- Grid and islanded/microgrid architecture
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Vernova 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
This is a remote position
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $108,600.00 and $181,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 12, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Key skills/competency
- Data Center Solution Architect
- Hyperscale Data Centers
- Colocation Data Centers
- 800V DC Architectures
- Power Train Architecture
- Electrical Engineering
- Technical Proposals
- Data Center Infrastructure
- AC/DC Power Distribution
- System TCO Analysis
Skills & topics
- Data Center
- Solution Architect
- Electrical Engineering
- Power Systems
- Hyperscale
- Colocation
- 800V DC
- Technical Proposal
- Infrastructure Design
- AI Data Center
How to get hired
- Research GE Vernova's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to tailor your application.
- Customize your resume: Highlight your extensive experience in data center power train architecture, specifically mentioning hyperscale projects and 800V DC systems.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your customer-facing skills, ability to develop reference architectures, and experience authoring technical proposals for data center opportunities.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with AC/DC power distribution, switchgear, UPS systems, and power quality issues.
- Showcase your understanding of industry standards: Be prepared to discuss your knowledge of OCP, Nvidia, IEEE, and other relevant data center standards.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific experience is required for the Data Center Solution Architect role at GE Vernova?
- GE Vernova requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with over 10 years of relevant data center power train architect experience. This includes significant hyperscale experience, and hands-on design, peer-review, or operation of electrical systems for at least one hyperscale AI training campus (>=500MW). Experience with AC/DC power, 800VDC, switchgear, UPS, battery storage, power quality, and system TCO is essential.
- Is this Data Center Solution Architect position remote, hybrid, or on-site at GE Vernova?
- This Data Center Solution Architect position at GE Vernova is a remote role, offering flexibility for candidates to work from their location. While preferred locations are mentioned, the role is explicitly stated as remote.
- What kind of data center projects will a Data Center Solution Architect at GE Vernova work on?
- As a Data Center Solution Architect at GE Vernova, you will focus on gigawatt-scale infrastructure projects for leading AI data centers, serving hyperscalers (AI training, inference, cloud) and colocation providers. You'll be involved in "grid-to-GPU" power solutions, addressing industry migration to 800V DC architectures and designing campus power reference architectures.
- What are the salary expectations for a Data Center Solution Architect at GE Vernova?
- For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for the Data Center Solution Architect role at GE Vernova is between $108,600.00 and $181,000.00 annually. The actual pay may vary based on factors like experience, education, and skill set, with potential geographic differentials influencing the final salary.
- Does GE Vernova offer relocation assistance for the Data Center Solution Architect role?
- No, GE Vernova does not provide relocation assistance for this Data Center Solution Architect position. Candidates should be aware of this when applying, especially if they are not located within commuting distance of a preferred work area.
- What industry standards and organizations are important for the Data Center Solution Architect at GE Vernova?
- The Data Center Solution Architect at GE Vernova should be aware of and potentially represent GEV in organizations like the Open Compute Project (OCP) and with Nvidia. Knowledge of relevant standards from IEEE, NEMA, UL/IEC, ASHRAE, and Uptime/TIA is also crucial for this role.
- What is the expected travel percentage for the Data Center Solution Architect position at GE Vernova?
- The Data Center Solution Architect role at GE Vernova requires a willingness to travel up to 30% of the time. This travel can include both local and international destinations, particularly within North America and the EU.