Controls Process Engineer

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Controls Process Development & Documentation Engineer - System Architect to capture, formalize, and continuously improve the engineering execution processes used by the HDNU Controls System Architect teams.

You will partner with GEV Architects, Alliance Architects, and the CTH to publish standardized job aids, checklists, and process guides that drive FPY, reduce cycles, and build a culture of execution excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in controls engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical execution role within power generation.
• Strong technical writing skills with ability to author clear, structured process documentation, job aids, checklists, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with GEV Architects, Alliance Controls Engineers, CTH, GDLs, and Controls leadership to validate process documentation for accuracy and applicability.
• Coordinate with CLM administrators and Confluence page owners to maintain platform governance and documentation integrity.
• Present process improvement plans, documentation status, and Lean workout outcomes to team and business leaders.
• Support onboarding of new engineers by ensuring documented job aids and checklists serve as effective training tools.

Skills

Technical writing

Lean methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Process documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ControlST

AVEVA

ACME

Mark VIe

CLM

Confluence

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Controls Process Development & Documentation Engineer - System Architect is responsible for capturing, formalizing, and continuously improving the engineering execution processes used by the HDNU Controls System Architect teams.

The successful candidate will partner closely with GEV Architects, Alliance Architects, and the Controlled Title Holder (CTH) to document current-state processes, apply Lean methodologies to identify and eliminate waste, and publish standardized, repeatable job aids, work instructions, checklists, and process guides that drive first-pass yield (FPY), reduce customer escapes, reduce cycle time, ensure on time delivery, and build a culture of execution excellence.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner with GEV Architects, Alliance Controls Engineers, Controlled Title Holders (CTH), Global Design Leaders (GDLs), and Controls leadership to validate process documentation for accuracy and applicability.
• Coordinate with CLM administrators and Confluence page owners to maintain platform governance and documentation integrity.
• Present process improvement plans, documentation status, and Lean workout outcomes to team and business leaders.
• Support onboarding of new engineers by ensuring documented job aids and checklists serve as effective training tools, eliminating reliance on informally held process knowledge.

Process Documentation & Standardization

• Capture and formalize current-state GT milestone execution processes across all software flavors (HA/B/E/F EO and Extended Scope, CORE) and applicable milestones from PRR through COD, including: PRR, CKoM, A210PIO/FIO, A276, Alpha SW, Integration SW, Customer Demo, Commissioning SW, Charlie SW, First Fire SW, and COD.
• Author, publish, and maintain Job Aids, Checklists, and Process Guides for all GT software milestones.
• Establish and maintain proper linkage between Milestone Review Guides in Confluence and Milestone Test Suites and Child Test Scripts in CLM, and provide internal cross-links between Milestone Review Guides and process step guides within Confluence.
• Reorganize Confluence pages under New Units (GT Fulfillment) to create a logical, navigable, and consistently maintained documentation architecture.
• Update GT Milestone Checklists and Job Aids and support their pilot use on projects to validate accuracy and usability.

Lean Process Improvement

• Apply Lean tools and methodologies — including Problem Solving Reports (PSR), Gemba Walks, Kaizen Events, 3x5 Why (Root Cause Analysis), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and daily management practices — to identify waste, reduce cycle time, and improve execution quality across GT milestone processes.
• Lead or support VSM Current State and Future State exercises for GT milestone execution, building on the VSM review conducted during the Lean Workout.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline) from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in controls engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical execution role within the power generation industry.
• Strong technical writing skills with demonstrated ability to author clear, structured process documentation, job aids, checklists, and work instructions.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated experience with Gas Turbine or Steam Turbine Controls environments, including familiarity with milestone-based software execution processes (Alpha, Integration, Comm SW, Charlie, First Fire).
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean methodologies in an engineering or manufacturing environment, including VSM, PSR, Gemba, Kaizen, and root cause analysis tools such as 3x5 Why.
• Familiarity with Confluence (or equivalent engineering knowledge management platforms) and CLM (or equivalent test management/checklist platforms).
• Experience with GE Vernova tools and platforms, including ControlST, AVEVA (IO tools), ACME, Mark VIe, and CLM.
• Experience working in a global matrixed environment with strong collaboration and cross-functional influence skills.
• Knowledge of agile execution methodologies and experience structuring engineering work as user stories or checklist-based tasks.
• Lean certification (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, or equivalent GE Vernova Lean training) is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects to completion with minimal oversight, with a bias for action and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

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

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 12, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and 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. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.