Senior NPI Controls Engineer – Energy Storage Systems
About The Position
The Senior Controls Engineer – Energy Storage Systems serves as a key member of the New Product Introduction (NPI) Controls Engineering Team within GE Vernova, operating in a global and collaborative environment. This role is responsible for developing and delivering innovative controls solutions for new Energy Storage initiatives while driving the continuous improvement of existing Solar & Storage Solutions. Scope of responsibility includes, but is not limited to, AC and DC systems, power conversion systems, plant-level controls, and integration with customer and supervisory control systems, ensuring reliable, scalable, and high-performing control architectures across the product portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience with developing software & controls, with minimum 2 years dedicated to energy storage systems.
Nice To Haves
- Expert-level knowledge of energy storage controls, validation and verification, formal design methodology, systems integration, advanced controls or related technologies.
- Expert in the application of GE’s MarkVIe product family and of GE’s Cimplicity software (SCADA).
- Knowledge of power conversion systems and controls.
- Knowledge of communication networks (copper, FO) and their design, SW and Hardware.
- Familiarity with standard industrial protocols such as OPC-UA and Modbus, as well as standard messaging protocols such as MQTT.
- Experience with Matlab, Simulink, and/or Python.
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodology.
- Technical project leadership experience.
- Experience working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc.
- Strong ability to summarize and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences while articulating technical plans in a manner that reflects customer needs,
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, combined with a passion for excellence and a proven ability to deliver high-quality results on schedule.
- Self-start attitude.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical innovation and influence product direction for energy storage systems.
- Lead development and validation of energy storage systems including auxiliary systems e.g. chillers, BMS.
- Mentor other team members and provide technical oversight for development work.
- Drive performance and reliability enhancements back to the product.
- Understand the rules and regulations associated with regional electricity markets.
- Support problem identification and resolution of new and installed products.
- Have close interaction with customers to drive requirements and customer satisfaction.
- Interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity.
- Work across engineering and services organizations to prepare product-level documentation for installation, commissioning, and operations for use by internal GE employees and our customers.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
