Lead Gas Turbine Controls Engineer

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Health coaching and nurse line

Retirement plan with 401(k) matching

Tuition and adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an engineer to lead the design, verification, and documentation of advanced gas turbine control systems for new product introductions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define control features, support execution from launch to field validation, and mentor peers as a technical leader across programs.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 3+ years in control systems, with up to 10% travel for field validation and customer engagements.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Computer Engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering experience with control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, verification, and documentation of advanced GT control systems for NPI projects.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define and deliver control features for standard software libraries.
• Support project execution from launch through commissioning and field validation.
• Align milestones with the product owner and communicate status to leaders.
• Provide technical mentorship and act as technical leader across programs.

Skills

Control systems

Gas turbines

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

ToolboxST programming

Mark VIe controllers

Job description

Job Description Summary

Shape the future of energy by designing advanced control solutions that power the world sustainably. You will drive energy transformation through decarbonization and grid stabilization technologies, collaborating with global engineers to deliver efficient power solutions.

Shape the future of energy by designing advanced control solutions that power the world sustainably. You will drive energy transformation through decarbonization and grid stabilization technologies, collaborating with global engineers to deliver efficient power solutions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, verification, and documentation of advanced gas turbine (GT) control systems for New Product Introduction (NPI) customer projects.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to define and deliver control features for standard software libraries.
• Support project execution teams from initial launch through commissioning and field validation.
• Align quarterly milestones with the product owner and communicate development status to business leaders.
• Provide technical mentorship and serve as a technical leader across assigned programs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a collaborative and technically rigorous engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Computer Engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering experience with control systems.

Preferred

• Master of Science (MS) degree in Engineering.
• Experience in ladder-logic, and human-machine interface (HMI) design.
• Demonstrated ability to meet project goals and lead cross-functional peers.
• Experience with GE power generation controls, ToolboxST programming, and Mark VIe controllers.
• Field experience supporting control commissioning and validation testing.

Eligibility Requirement

• Ability to travel up to 10% for field validation and customer meetings.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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: Yes

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 November 10, 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.

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.