Controls Systems - Commissioning Engineer

GE Vernova

2d • $69,600 - $104,400 • Remote

About The Position

As a Commissioning Engineer specializing in the GE Mark VIe Plant Controls System, you will be at the forefront of powering the world's energy transition. You will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of complex Combined Cycle Power Plant projects — from planning and preparation through execution and customer handover. GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy while helping customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. If you are excited by the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Willingness and ability to travel for long-term field assignments (up to 100%) across the United States and internationally

Nice To Haves

• Deep intellectual curiosity with a genuine passion for energy, technology, and innovation
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with a drive to continuously learn and grow
• Comfort with ambiguity and adaptability in fast-paced, high-pressure field environments
• Clear and confident communicator — able to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient, and timely commissioning, trial runs, and acceptance testing of the GE Mark VIe control system for Combined Cycle Power Plants
• Perform pre-checks, system energization, and network verification to ensure seamless communication and full functionality across all devices and subsystems
• Supervise and execute loop checks, functional tests, and protection testing with rigorous documentation and operational log standards
• Manage system turnovers across all phases — from installation through commissioning to final customer handover — ensuring full compliance with procedures and documentation requirements
• Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, review control logic against engineering design documents, and implement HMI screen modifications and alarm configurations
• Champion a strong safety culture by implementing and enforcing EHS procedures, including risk assessments, safety walks, and subcontractor compliance monitoring
• Ensure all commissioning activities adhere to site safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Deliver clear, actionable technical feedback and detailed site reports to engineering and project teams
• Manage commissioning test equipment inventory, including inspection, usage tracking, and timely return
• Contribute to lessons-learned initiatives and continuous improvement programs across the commissioning organization

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level