Lead Gas Turbine Controls Engineer

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

About The Position

At GE Vernova, the Lead Gas Turbine Controls Engineer designs advanced control solutions for global power delivery, supporting carbon capture, decarbonization, fast power, and grid stabilization. The role collaborates with more than 500 global engineers to deliver clean, efficient power from concept through upgrades. The engineer leads gas turbine controls development and works with multidisciplinary engineering teams, standards teams, and project execution teams. The role includes technical mentorship and support for project execution from launch through on-site commissioning and validation testing. Travel of up to 10% may be required for field validation and customer meetings. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; applicable final offers are contingent on obtaining U.S. Government authorization for access.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Computer Engineering.
At least 3 years of engineering work experience.
Ability to travel up to 10% for field validation and customer meetings.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to obtain U.S. Government authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Computer Engineering.
Demonstrated knowledge of control systems, ladder logic, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) user interfaces.
Leadership skills and the ability to influence others.
Experience in power generation controls, electrical systems, or accessory systems.
Experience with GE ToolboxST application code and MarkVIe controllers.
Experience supporting controls commissioning, validation, or issue resolution at customer sites.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define and drive gas turbine control and accessory requirements.
Partner with standards and project execution teams to align milestones, sprint commitments, and software releases.
Lead New Product Introduction controls development as an empowered decision-maker, incorporating field lessons into software standards.
Provide technical mentorship and communicate clear status updates to team members and leaders.
Support project execution engineers from project launch through on-site commissioning and validation testing.

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 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 opportunities.