Lead Generator Controls Engineer

GE Vernova; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Lead Generator Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership in generator controls, excitation systems, and power electronics.

You will mentor engineers, guide design and execution strategy, and support installation, commissioning, and field troubleshooting both remotely and on-site. You will collaborate across engineering, product management, commercial, quality, and field services to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with customer and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 6+ years in generator controls, excitation systems, power systems, or related industrial applications.
• Proven experience in technical leadership or project leadership roles.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects in cross-functional environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical expert for generator controls and excitation system applications.
• Establish and uphold engineering standards, best practices, and technical rigor across projects.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers.
• Lead technical reviews, design discussions, and root cause investigations.
• Support resolution of high-impact technical issues across development, manufacturing, commissioning, and field operations.

Skills

Generator controls

Excitation systems

Power electronics

Technical leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical/Controls

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GE controls

Emerson

ABB

Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

Job Description Summary

Role Summary: We are seeking aLead Generator Controls Engineerto provide technical leadership, drive innovation, and guide the successful execution of complex engineering projects that shape the future of our power systems portfolio. In this role, you will serve as a key technical authority, partnering across engineering, product management, commercial, quality, and field services teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with customer and business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise ingenerator controls, excitation systems, and power electronics, along with a strong ability to lead technical problem-solving, mentor engineers, and influence design and execution strategy. This role requires hands-on knowledge of potential source, bus-fed, brushless, DC rotating, and compound units, as well as experience supporting installation, commissioning, field troubleshooting, and customer interactions both remotely and on-site.

You will work with excitation systems ranging from35A voltage regulators to 8000A static multi-bridge designs, requiring a strong understanding of generator applications, control systems integration, and field performance optimization. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.

The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the lead technical expert for generator controls and excitation system applications.
• Establish and uphold engineering standards, best practices, and technical rigor across projects.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, supporting capability development and career growth.
• Lead technical reviews, design discussions, and root cause investigations for complex engineering challenges.
• Support the resolution of high-impact technical issues across development, manufacturing, commissioning, and field operations.

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects in collaboration with commercial, OEM, manufacturing, and field services teams.
• Define project scope, objectives, risks, and technical deliverables with key stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are executed in alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Evaluate technical complexity and project risk to support quoting, planning, and successful execution.
• Drive accountability and clear communication across cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Customer & Field Support

• LeadCustomer Witness Tests (CWT)and supportSite Acceptance Tests (SATs)with professionalism and technical confidence.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for installation, commissioning, and operational issues related to excitation and generator control systems.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret field data to identify issues, recommend corrective actions, and improve product performance.
• Serve as a trusted technical interface for customers, providing remote and on-site support as needed.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve engineering tools, processes, product quality, and execution efficiency.
• Partner with NPI, quality, and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement across the engineering value stream.
• Promote innovation by evaluating and adopting new technologies, methods, and design approaches.
• Contribute to product strategy by providing technical insight based on field experience, customer needs, and industry trends.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, design practices, and engineering processes throughout the development lifecycle.
• Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable technical and quality requirements.
• Support the development and tracking of quality and performance metrics.
• Champion a culture of technical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree inElectrical Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Controls Engineering, or a related technical field;Master’s degree preferred.
• 6+ yearsof engineering experience in generator controls, excitation systems, power systems, or related industrial applications.
• Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership, lead engineer, or project leadership capacity.
• Proven success delivering complex engineering projects in cross-functional environments.
• Willingness to travel up to25%.

Desired Characteristics:

• Deep knowledge ofgenerator controls, excitation systems, and power electronics.
• Experience with potential source, bus-fed, brushless, DC rotating, and compound excitation systems.
• Familiarity with control systems and platforms fromGE, Emerson, ABB, Rockwell, Siemens, Brush, Reivax, Alstom, and similar providers.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills related to installation, commissioning, and field performance.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical control systems integration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead across functions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Passion for mentoring, knowledge sharing, and developing engineering talent.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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