Engineering Business Analyst

Job Description Summary

The ideal candidate brings a combination of analytical rigor, business acumen, and technical understanding to help improve how grid technologies, engineering processes, and operational data are translated into business value.

Job Description

The Engineering Business Analyst supports GE Vernova Grid business’ Global Engineering Centre by connecting engineering, operations, and business priorities to enable efficient execution, improved performance, and data-driven decision-making. This role works across engineering functions, project management, Operations and Commercial teams to analyse processes, define requirements, and deliver insights that support global grid modernization, project delivery, and customer outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of analytical rigor, business acumen, and technical understanding to help improve how grid technologies, engineering processes, and operational data are translated into business value.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering, project, operations, and commercial teams to gather, analyse, and document business and technical requirements

• Support process improvement initiatives related to grid project execution, engineering workflows, quality, and operational performance

• Translate business needs into functional requirements, process documentation, user stories, and workflow improvements

• Analyse project, engineering, and operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for improvement

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs for areas such as project execution, engineering productivity, quality, cost, and schedule performance

• Support business and digital initiatives that improve visibility, standardization, and execution across the GEC

• Collaborate with teams involved in transmission, distribution, substations, grid automation, protection and control, HVDC, or related grid technologies

• Assist in tracking program and project performance, including milestones, resource planning, issue tracking, and delivery metrics

• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, requirements, and outcomes

• Support implementation of new tools, systems, and process changes through documentation, training support, and change coordination

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance customer delivery, operational efficiency, and quality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering along with Master’s in Business Administration (Operations or Equivalent/others), Business, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related field with an overall work experience of 6+ years in the Electrical Substations/Grid Substations/Equivalent.

• Experience in business analysis, engineering operations, project support, or process improvement

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with technical and business data

• Experience documenting requirements, workflows, and business processes

• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with reporting or visualization tools

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and matrixed environment

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in grid, power systems, utilities, energy infrastructure, or industrial project environments

• Familiarity with transmission and distribution systems, substations, protection and control, grid automation, or HVDC/FACTS environments will be an added advantage.

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar analytics and reporting tools

• Knowledge of AI and experience working in automation related initiatives in this field

• Understanding of project execution metrics such as cost, schedule, milestones, quality, and resource utilization

• Familiarity with ERP, project management, engineering documentation, or asset management systems

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or continuous improvement methodologies

• Demonstrated ability to turn complex operational data into clear business recommendations

• High attention to detail with strong organizational and execution skills

• Presentation skills and good with MS Power Point and other Presentation tools.

Leadership Behaviours / Attributes

• Demonstrates ownership and accountability

• Drives simplification and continuous improvement

• Collaborates across engineering and business functions

• Uses data to support effective decisions

• Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical audiences

Helps bring structure, discipline, and execution focus to complex initiatives

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes