Lead Gas Turbine Controls Engineer

GE Vernova; South Carolina; On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an engineer to shape next-generation gas turbine control and accessory systems. You will collaborate with global engineers to define requirements, drive software releases, and mentor teams across projects from concept through onsite commissioning.

The role emphasizes control systems expertise, field lessons in software standards, and travel up to 10%. A BS in engineering and 3+ years of experience are required; MS degree and leadership skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Computer Engineering.
• 3+ years of working experience in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define and drive gas turbine (GT) control and accessory requirements.
• Partner with standards and project execution teams to align milestones, sprint commitments, and software releases.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) controls development as an empowered decision-maker, incorporating field lessons into software standards.
• Provide technical mentorship and clear status communication to team members and leaders.
• Support project execution engineers from launch through on-site commissioning and validation testing.

Skills

Control systems

Ladder-logic

HMI interfaces

Leadership

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical/CS Eng

MS in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical/CS Eng (preferred)

Tools

GE ToolboxST

Mark VIe controllers

Job description

Job Description Summary

You want to help shape the future of energy. At GE Vernova, you will design advanced control solutions that transform global power delivery, working on carbon capture, decarbonization, fast power, and grid stabilization. You will collaborate with 500+ global engineers to deliver clean, efficient power from concept to upgrades.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define and drive gas turbine (GT) control and accessory requirements.
• Partner with standards and project execution teams to align milestones, sprint commitments, and software releases.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) controls development as an empowered decision-maker, incorporating field lessons into software standards.
• Provide technical mentorship and clear status communication to team members and leaders.
• Support project execution engineers from launch through on-site commissioning and validation testing.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile: You are an innovative problem-solver who thrives on complex technical challenges, questions the status quo, and embraces experimentation to advance cleaner power generation technologies.

Required

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

Preferred

• Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Computer Engineering.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Control Systems, Ladder-logic, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) user interfaces.
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence others
• Experience in power generation controls, electrical, or accessory systems and GE ToolboxST application code with Mark*VIe controllers.
• Experience supporting controls commissioning, validation, or issue resolution on customer sites.

Eligibility

• 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

Pay Range

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 06, 2026.

Benefits

• 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.

Legal Notice

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.