Controls System Architect - Steam Turbine Controls

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a System Architect to provide technical oversight for Steam Turbine Controls development, guiding teams from ITO through commissioning and applying lean principles to improve productivity and quality.

The role includes leading design reviews, mentoring engineers, and coordinating with mechanical, thermal, and BOP teams to deliver integrated system solutions for power plant startups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with controls development in the Mark VIe platform.
• Experience with Steam Turbine Controls, including startup/shutdown sequencing, speed/load control, valve management, and turbine protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Guide teams in design, development, execution, and validation of Steam Turbine Controls software to project/product requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation and work instructions for Steam Turbine Controls software requisition processes.
• Conduct milestone design reviews to ensure controls features and quality meet acceptance criteria.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Steam Turbine Controls software engineers.
• Support field personnel with resolution of commissioning ER cases.
• Maintain relationships within the Steam Power Engineering community to communicate requirements and drive project solutions.
• Define and deliver productivity and process improvements that increase the capacity of the Controls team.
• Collaborate with internal/external customers to gather requirements and deliver a quality product on time.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering — Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Mark VIe platform

Job description

Job Description Summary

The System Architect is responsible for the technical oversight of Steam Turbine Controls development for customer projects. This is a key technical role that spans development and improvement of Control software work processes, guiding and mentoring software development teams, and leading design reviews to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met. The successful candidate will oversee project execution from ITO through OTR and commissioning, applying lean principles to solve problems, drive productivity, and improve quality.

Job Description

• Guide teams in the design, development, execution, and validation of Steam Turbine Controls software to project/product requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation and work instructions for Steam Turbine Controls software requisition processes.
• Conduct milestone design reviews to ensure controls features and quality meet the established acceptance criteria.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Steam Turbine Controls software engineers.
• Support field personnel with resolution of commissioning ER cases.
• Maintain relationships within the Steam Power Engineering community to communicate requirements and drive project solutions for Steam Turbine Controls.
• Define and deliver productivity and process improvements that increase the capacity of the Controls team.
• Work with internal engineering teams, internal customers, and external customers to gather requirements and deliver a quality product on time to meet Power Plant startups and commissioning.
• Lead control system architecture definition for steam turbine applications, includingsteam and mechanical auxiliary systems, turbine supervisory instrumentation (TSI), generator control and protection interfaces and steam admission/valve control sequences.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Thermal, Gas Turbine and Balance of Plant (BOP) engineering teams to ensure integrated system-level solutions across the steam cycle.
• Support HRSG and Heat Recovery interface coordination to ensure seamless combined cycle operations where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering — Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with controls development in the Mark VIe platform.
• Demonstrated experience with Steam Turbine Controls, including startup/shutdown sequencing, speed/load control, valve management, and turbine protection systems.

Desired Characteristics

• Technical skills and expertise in Steam Turbine / Combined Cycle Controls, including steam admission, bypass control, and turbine supervisory instrumentation (TSI).
• Demonstrated leadership skills guiding teams through software development lifecycles.
• Experience working in a global matrixed environment, with strong influence and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver concise messaging and lead customer-facing meetings.
• System Integration mindset to understand customer requirements and deliver innovative, reliable solutions across the steam cycle.
• Ability to drive improvement initiatives and incorporate lessons learned for future projects.
• Familiarity with HRSG controls interfaces and combined cycle plant integration is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of steam turbine thermodynamic principles and how they influence control system design decisions.
• Experience supporting commissioning activities at power plant sites, including resolving field-level technical issues under schedule pressure.

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 $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 06, 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.