Controls Packaged Systems Technical Lead Engineer

LS3002 GE Vernova Operations LLC; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company?al

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a senior controls engineer to lead the design, verification, and commissioning of packaged control systems for gas power applications. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with customers to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.

This role demands deep GD&T and CAD capabilities and hands-on experience with turbine controls. The position is based in the United States, with a focus on delivering high-quality, field-ready systems across market

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Minimum 10 years design experience in packaged systems.
• Experience with turbine control retrofits a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to engineers and mentor staff.
• Develop and approve control system designs and documents.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to ensure scope.
• Support system verification, validation, and field commissioning.

Skills

Turbine control systems

Leadership / mentoring

GD&T

CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Excel

ERP systems (SAP)

PLM systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

This position in Services Projects for Gas Power Controls Engineering is responsible for leadership in driving customer order fulfillment excellence, working across a global technology team focused on controls services fulfillment from order inquiry through customer acceptance and commercial operation. The TLE will support the requisition, design, structuring, validation, and commissioning of control systems for Packaged Systems (Control Panels) Engineering supporting all market segments including all rotating equipment such as turbines and generators and balance of plant applications. This role, in addition to closely collaborating with our internal & external customers, is critical in driving a team culture of technical system & domain depth, contemporary leadership, on-time quality execution and strong customer-focused mindset.

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

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Apply long experience to provide technical direction to less experienced engineers and mentor new engineers Perform as reviewing engineer to provide technical guidance and approval of less experienced engineers’ work Apply experience to innovate effective control solutions to support business needs High experience developing first of kind and highly customized technical solutions Expert knowledge of manufacturing practices and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to produce high-quality and cost-effective product designs using solid modeling computer aided design (CAD) software Expert at creation and maintenance of material masters and bills of material in the business information system and reviewing others’ work in this area Provide effective customer support related to project deliverables Provide expert technical sales support for generation of customer proposals Develop instructions for product installation and commissioning for field services Ensure compliance with internal and industry technical regulations, standards, and other regulatory requirements High experience interacting with customers and suppliers required Drive overall architecture, top level design, verification, validation, and commissioning requirement to be used by global functional engineers Ensure adequate system safety, function, performance, interface, reliability, and maintainability requirements are met Support and influence comprehensive test plans for system verification and validation Drive consistent solutions across all controls scope Collaborate with and maintain close, responsive, and productive working relationships with internal and external customers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Minimum of 10 years of design experience in packaged systems engineering

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

Strong understanding of steam, gas, and hydro turbine and plant control systems operation High engineering experience in nuclear and fossil steam turbine and/or gas turbine auxiliary equipment and applications Expert in applying engineering principles to analyze, design and troubleshoot packaged systems associated with control system retrofits for steam and gas turbines High experience in review of contracting documentation and customer specifications, with experience creating equipment specifications and detailed design documentation for the development of appropriate physical product solutions Field engineering experience with turbine control retrofits a strong plus Expertise in machining practices, GD&T, design for manufacturability and lean manufacturing Expert with Autodesk Inventor, Unigraphics, SolidWorks or similar solid modeling design software Proficiency in the following additional software applications / platforms: MATLAB, Visual Basic, Excel Macros Autodesk 2D and 3D CAD software Microsoft Access, Visio, and Office Suite Microsoft Windows SAP or other ERP systems PLM systems Nuclear power generation controls or plant operational experience

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Application Deadline: December 28, 2026. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $124,500.00 and $207,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 30, 2026.

• 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
• 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
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com