Heavy Duty New Unit (HDNU) Controls Engineer
About The Position
GE Vernova is seeking an Operations Lead within Heavy-Duty New Unit (HDNU) Controls Engineering. The role is an operational partner to a global engineering organization of more than 400 employees, enabling teams to deliver Gas Turbine (GT), Steam Turbine (ST), Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), and Balance of Plant (BOP) projects. The position provides business and operational insights to engineering leadership through accurate data, effective planning, and disciplined execution. The Operations Lead owns operational infrastructure and reporting, aligns resource plans with project milestones and business objectives, identifies bottlenecks, and leads process improvements. The role oversees annual and quarterly budgeting, labor funding, project expenditures, department overhead, KPI reporting, and financial reviews. It also administers operating reviews, tracks actions, supports compliance with company policies for time-tracking, project capitalization, and resource management, and translates operational data into decision-support reporting. The position partners with HR and Engineering leadership on headcount logistics, onboarding, and organizational design, and serves as the primary operational liaison between engineering teams and corporate functions. GE Vernova describes the work environment as offering professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Relocation assistance is provided. The posting states that U.S. employment requires legal authorization to work in the United States and that any offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in operational leadership, project management, or financial analysis within an engineering or large-scale project environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, data management, performance reporting, and influencing outcomes within complex matrixed organizations.
- Ability to independently lead high-priority workstreams, manage competing demands, and deliver high-quality results under pressure.
Nice To Haves
- Alignment with the GE Vernova Way: driving innovation, serving customers, winning as one team, and maintaining accountability for results.
- Practical experience in the power generation industry, including GT, ST, HRSG, or BOP, and understanding of project-based engineering operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying trends, developing actionable insights, and driving process improvements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to lead operational initiatives and drive execution in a global, matrixed organization.
- Proficiency with engineering and operational tools, including Power BI, CLM/ELM, PLM, PALM, Tableau, and workforce planning and reporting systems.
Responsibilities
- Own organizational infrastructure and ensure consistent reporting, data integrity, and operational excellence across the global team.
- Partner with engineering, finance, and project leadership to align resource planning with project milestones and business objectives.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and lead process improvements to accelerate organizational throughput.
- Lead annual and quarterly budgeting processes and oversee labor funding, project expenditures, and department overhead.
- Track and report KPIs, including headcount utilization, budget variance, and software licensing, to provide data-driven financial insights.
- Facilitate regular financial reviews to help the organization meet funding targets and maintain fiscal health.
- Administer internal operating reviews, develop data-backed narratives, and track critical action items for accountability.
- Ensure adherence to GE Vernova policies regarding time-tracking, project capitalization, and resource management.
- Translate operational data into concise reporting that informs and influences management strategy.
- Collaborate with HR and Engineering leadership on headcount logistics, onboarding, and organizational design.
- Serve as the primary operational point of contact between technical engineering teams and corporate functions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity, 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.
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional development and competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
