Lead Control System - Commissioning Engineer

GE Vernova; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GE Vernova as a Lead Control System - Commissioning Engineer where you will play a critical role in the commissioning of the Mark VIe control system for Combined Cycle Power Plants. Your leadership will ensure project delivery, operational readiness, and customer satisfaction while working alongside a dedicated team, contributing to GE Vernova's mission of sustainable energy.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

On-the-job learning and development opportunities

Healthy work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma with at least 5 years of experience.
• Min. 3-5 years experience in commissioning/installation of GE Mark VIe Controls System.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, trial runs, and acceptance testing of the GE Mark VIe control system.
• Troubleshoot issues and supervise testing and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with EHS procedures and lead a team of ICS Commissioning Engineers.

Skills

PID loop tuning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GE Mark VIe Controls System

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Job Description Summary

Vernova Purpose

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver 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?

What Impact you'll make

In this role as our Commissioning Leader of the GE Plant Controls System (Mark VIe) for Combined Cycle Power Plants;

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of the projects assigned. You will expertly plan, prepare, and execute commissioning activities, lead operations during the construction phase, and coordinate all trial runs and performance tests.

Your leadership will be key in achieving operational readiness and securing final acceptance before transitioning the site to our Commercial Portfolio Manager.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the safe and timely commissioning, trial runs, and acceptance testing of the GE Mark VIe control system for Combined Cycle Power Plants.
• Coordinate system turnovers from installation to commissioning and from commissioning to customer handover, ensuring compliance with procedures and documentation standards.
• Perform pre-checks, energization, and network verification of the Mark VIe control system, ensuring communication and functionality across all devices.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, review logic against engineering documents, and implement HMI screen modifications and alarm configurations.
• Supervise and support loop checks, functional and protection tests, and ensure accurate commissioning records and operational logs are maintained.
• Implement and enforce EHS procedures, including risk assessments, safety walks, and subcontractor compliance monitoring.
• Manage commissioning test equipment, including inspection, usage tracking, and timely return.
• Provide technical feedback and site reports to engineering and project teams, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Hand over the commissioning, quality and feedback documentation and software (originals) with a document list to the Commissioning Manager for compiling and release
• Lead and mentor a team of ICS Commissioning Engineers, fostering collaboration and high performance.
  
  

Basic requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of experience with GE Mark Vle )
• Min. 3-5 years of experience in commissioning/Installation of the GE Mark VIe Controls System related to Combined Cycle Power Plants
  
  

Other Eligibility

• Available to travel for long term assignments (100%) at Construction sites within the US
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Experienced and Savvy with PID loop tuning.
• Knowledge of communication protocols: Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus
• Strong analytic and problem-solving capability.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills
  
  

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
  
  

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is; $87,000 - $145,000 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. This position will stay open on the career website until at least June, 30th 2025

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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

• This is a remote position
  
  

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation

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