Heavy Duty New Unit (HDNU) Controls Engineer

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

As an Operations Lead within Heavy-Duty New Unit (HDNU) Controls Engineering, this role serves as an operational partner to a global engineering organization of more than 400 employees. The position drives operational excellence through financial management, workforce planning, resource allocation, and performance tracking, supporting delivery of Gas Turbine (GT), Steam Turbine (ST), Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), and Balance of Plant (BOP) projects. It provides operational insights to engineering leadership and supports decisions through accurate data, effective planning, and disciplined execution.

The Operations Lead owns organizational infrastructure and operating processes, partners with engineering, finance, and project leadership on resource planning, and leads improvements to organizational efficiency. The role oversees budgeting and financial reviews, monitors KPIs, administers operating reviews, ensures adherence to company policies, and translates operational data into management reporting. It also collaborates with HR and Engineering leadership on headcount logistics, onboarding, and organizational design, serving as a liaison between engineering teams and corporate functions.

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 in an engineering or large-scale project environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, data management, performance reporting, and influencing outcomes in complex matrixed organizations.
• Ability to independently lead high-priority workstreams, manage competing demands, and consistently deliver high-quality results under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Alignment with the GE Vernova Way, including driving innovation, serving customers, working as one team, and maintaining accountability for results.
• Practical experience in the power generation industry, including Gas Turbines (GT), Steam Turbines (ST), Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), or Balance of Plant (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, with the ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with a record of leading operational initiatives and driving execution in a global, matrixed organization.
• Proficiency with engineering and operational tools, including Power BI, CLM/ELM, PLM, PALM, Tableau, and other workforce planning and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Own organizational infrastructure, 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 increase organizational throughput.
• Lead annual and quarterly budgeting, overseeing labor funding, project expenditures, and department overhead.
• Track and report KPIs, including headcount utilization, budget variance, and software licensing.
• Facilitate financial reviews to monitor funding targets and fiscal health.
• Administer internal operating reviews, prepare data-backed narratives, and track action items for accountability.
• Ensure adherence to company policies for time-tracking, project capitalization, and resource management.
• Translate operational data into clear reporting to inform management strategy.
• Collaborate with HR and Engineering leadership on headcount logistics, onboarding, and organizational structure.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact between technical engineering teams and corporate functions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Coach access and a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k), company matching contributions, and company retirement contributions
• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off
• Professional development
• Competitive compensation
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

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