Senior Engineer – Controls Engineering

GE Vernova

Global Design Leader for Plant Controls at GE Vernova leading engineering projects and collaborating with internal and external customers to ensure project success. Responsible for control systems design, verification, and commissioning.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Global Design Leader - Plant Controls responsible for leading extended scope controls engineering projects
Compile the project level controls strategy and document requirements
Lead the design and implementation of controls system projects
Be an empowered project level decision maker
Own projects from ITO-COD for high risk complex projects as defined by internal risk review
Support ITO/ Proposal efforts
Work and Lead in an Agile software methodology
Support and influence product requirements definition
Lead globally and be accountable for overall Control System Requirements definition and management
Drive overall Architecture, top level design, verification, validation and commissioning requirements
Ensure adequate system function, performance, interface, reliability, maintainability and safety requirements, goals and margins are defined and managed
Support & influence comprehensive test plans for system verification and validation, new article and customer system Software Acceptance Tests (SwATs), site pre-operation, startup and commissioning
Coordinate flow down of internal and external customer requirements/ tasks
Partner with Project Managers to establish Projects Baseline Master Schedule and Cost Roll-ups
Lead customer discussions/reviews for an improved controls solution and customer experience and expectations
Drive consistent solutions across all controls (GT, ST, HRSG, BOP, Electrical)
Demonstrate System Level thinking
Lead fulfillment teams with an inclusive adaptable style
Collaborate with and maintain close, responsive, and productive working relationships with internal GE groups as well as with external customers
Be accountable for Controls cost and schedule targets working with functional managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering from an accredited college or university
10 years work experience in the combined cycle power plant industry, controls
Experience in design & application of GE power generation controls, electrical, or accessory systems
Experience in power generation requisition, working with customers, project mgt. or EPCs
System integration experience
Proven oral and written communication and presentation skills to the team and business leaders
Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine and/or Plant controls knowledge / experience
Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects to completion
Demonstrated Technical writing expertise
Demonstrated experience in working successfully in technical leadership of a diverse team

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, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
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

controls engineeringcontrols system designsystem integrationtechnical writingproject managementAgile methodologyverification and validationGas Turbine knowledgeSteam Turbine knowledgepower generation controls

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunication skillscollaborationdecision makingadaptabilitycustomer engagementproject completionrelationship managementinfluenceteam management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering