Controls Field Services Engineer – Team Lead

GE Vernova

Lead field execution for plant controls and automation systems at GE Vernova. Providing technical direction, troubleshooting, and project support with up to 60% travel required.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $91,400 - $152,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead field execution of retrofit, upgrade, installation, testing, and commissioning activities for plant controls and automation systems
Provide technical direction and guidance to craft labor in support of a power equipment outage
Provide technical direction and site leadership during controls startup, commissioning, and project handover
Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving field devices, instrumentation, control panels, PLCs, DCS systems, HMIs, and industrial networks
Support warranty service, customer callouts, and post-startup troubleshooting activities
Coordinate with project managers, customers, suppliers, and internal teams to support schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives
Perform site planning, scheduling, and field engineering activities
Oversee and support additional field resources as needed
Prepare and complete service reports, trip reports, time sheets, invoicing packages, and other required documentation in a timely manner
Identify change order opportunities and support proposal development for new business opportunities
Participate in factory acceptance tests, as required
Support development of controls strategies, hardware/software configuration, HMI graphics, and network architectures when applicable
Interface with GE Power Services, GE Industrial, and other GE Vernova businesses
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university or college; or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience
Minimum of 6 years of field engineering experience in power generation, industrial plant automation, GE Mark VIe, DCS, PLC, or related environments
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems from field devices through the control system and network layers
Strong customer focus with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, geographically dispersed team environment
Working knowledge of plant controls, instrumentation, electrical systems, and related industrial applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Valid driver’s license and passport, or the ability to obtain one
Ability and willingness to travel up to 60%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

industrial automationfield engineeringtroubleshootingcontrols startupHMI graphicsnetwork architecturesGE Mark VIeDCSPLCplant controls

Soft Skills

customer focusinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsteamworkadaptabilityleadershiporganizational skillstime managementattention to detail

Certifications

degree in Industrial Automationdegree in Electrical Engineeringdegree in Electronic Engineeringvalid driver’s licensepassport