GE Vernova Cyber UX Controls Engineer

GE Vernova; Greenville, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a recent STEM graduate to contribute to next-generation control systems for power plants. You will help develop modern control room technologies, design efficient HMIs, and implement security practices in operational technology environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration across platform development, UI design, and cybersecurity, with exposure to AI-enabled features and industry standards. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in STEM required.
• 0-1 year of related engineering or STEM experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop technologies for modern control room environments.
• Support the design and development of the controls and HMI platform for reliable power plant operations.
• Support the design and prototyping of control system interfaces using simulation tools.
• Assist in implementing security controls and best practices for OT systems.
• Gather and analyze feedback from stakeholders to inform controls and platform design and security improvements.
• Contribute to documentation, templates, and standards for customer operations.
• Explore opportunities to integrate advanced technologies into control systems.
• Evaluate computing technologies to support control system features, including generative AI.

Skills

HMI design

Cyber security

AI awareness

Prompt engineering

Industrial protocols

Networking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in STEM

Tools

MODBUS

OPC UA

Hypervisors

Simulation tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and delivering the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world? Looking to make a global impact and solve problems? Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on next-generation control systems for power generation facilities. As the energy sector evolves, there is a growing need to modernize how operators interact with and manage power plants while ensuring these systems remain secure and resilient. Emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, present new opportunities to transform operational efficiency and effectiveness.

You will contribute to projects focused on advancing control system technologies, improving user experiences, and strengthening system security. This role provides exposure to multiple aspects of control system development, from platform development, user interface design to cyber security implementation. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop technologies for modern control room environments
• Support the design and development of the controls and HMI platform for reliable power plant operations
• Support the design and prototyping of control system interfaces using simulation tools
• Assist in implementing security controls and best practices for operational technology systems
• Gather and analyze feedback from stakeholders to inform controls and platform design as well as security improvements
• Contribute to documentation, templates, and standards that support customer operations
• Explore opportunities to integrate advanced technologies into control systems
• Evaluate computing technologies to support control system feature enhancements built on generative AI

Required Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• 0-1 year of related experience in engineering or STEM

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in Human Machine Interface Design with Computer Programming knowledge, computer platform and network devices, or cyber security.
• Interest in control systems, user interface design, computer platforms including operating system and hypervisors, network architecture and devices, or cyber security including compliance and security control implementations.
• Awareness of large language and small language artificial intelligence models and prompt engineering
• Familiarity with zero-trust cyber security principles
• Basic knowledge of industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC UA) or SCADA systems
• Familiarity with network devices and configurations such as switches and firewalls.
• Familiarity with design tools or security control principles
• Awareness of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence

Eligibility Requirements:

• The required work location is Schenectady, NY, or Greenville, SC, or Roanoke, VA (relocation assistance is available)
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States of America is required. We will not provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,000.00 and $108,000.00. 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. 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.