Senior Plant Controls Engineer - Global Design Leader

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

24/7 nurse line

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Global Design Leader - Plant Controls to steer extended scope controls projects from kick-off through commissioning for GT, HRSG/ST, and BOP systems. You will shape controls strategy, document requirements, and lead design, verification, and testing while collaborating with internal teams and customers worldwide.

The role demands 10+ years in power plant controls, strong leadership, and the ability to drive complex projects in a hybrid work environment with global coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering field from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years work experience in the combined cycle power plant industry.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership by making independent decisions at the project level.
• Own projects from ITO-COD for high risk complex projects as defined by internal risk review.
• Support ITO/ Proposal efforts.
• Work and Lead in an Agile software methodology.
• Support and influence product requirements definition.
• Lead globally and be accountable for overall Control System Requirements definition and management.
• Drive overall Architecture, top level design, verification, validation and commissioning requirements.
• Ensure adequate system function, performance, interface, reliability, maintainability and safety requirements, goals and margins are defined and managed.
• Support & influence comprehensive test plans for system verification and validation, new article and customer system Software Acceptance Tests (SwATs), site pre- operation, startup and commissioning.
• Coordinate flow down of internal and external customer requirements/ tasks.
• Partner with Project Managers to establish Projects Baseline Master Schedule and Cost Roll-ups.
• Lead and promote customer discussions/reviews for an improved controls solution and customer experience and expectations.
• Drive consistent solutions across all controls (GT, ST, HRSG, BOP, Electrical).
• Demonstrate System Level thinking.
• Lead fulfillment teams with an inclusive adaptable style – able to quickly learn diverse and varying organizational interfaces with professional astuteness and agility.
• Collaborate with and maintain close, responsive, and productive working relationships with internal GE groups as well as with external customers.
• Be accountable for Controls cost and schedule targets working with functional managers.
• Provide clear communication to the team and the business leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Systems thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering field

Job description

Job Description Summary

Global Design Leader - Plant Controls is responsible for leading extended scope controls engineering projects through kick-off, hardware design, software development, commissioning to commercial plant operation. The GDL will support the requisition, design, structuring, validation and commissioning control systems for GT, Bottoming Cycle (HRSG & ST) and Balance of Plant (BOP). This role, in addition to closely collaborating with our internal & external customers, is critical in driving a team culture of technical system & domain depth, contemporary leadership, on-time quality execution and a customer-focused mindset.

Job Description Summary

Global Design Leader - Plant Controls is responsible for leading extended scope controls engineering projects through kick-off, hardware design, software development, commissioning to commercial plant operation. The GDL will support the requisition, design, structuring, validation and commissioning control systems for GT, Bottoming Cycle (HRSG & ST) and Balance of Plant (BOP). This role, in addition to closely collaborating with our internal & external customers, is critical in driving a team culture of technical system & domain depth, contemporary leadership, on-time quality execution and a customer-focused mindset.

Job Description

The GDL will be responsible for multiple projects/programs with the overall goal to make the project successful. The GDL will compile the project level controls strategy, document requirements, lead the design and implementation of controls system projects, covering GT, Bottoming Cycle (HRSG & ST) and Balance of Plant (BOP). In addition, the GDL will:

• Demonstrate leadership by making independent decisions at the project level
• Own projects from ITO-COD for high risk complex projects as defined by internal risk review.
• Support ITO/ Proposal efforts.
• Work and Lead in an Agile software methodology.
• Support and influence product requirements definition.
• Lead globally and be accountable for overall Control System Requirements definition and management.
• Drive overall Architecture, top level design, verification, validation and commissioning requirements.
• Ensure adequate system function, performance, interface, reliability, maintainability and safety requirements, goals and margins are defined and managed.
• Support & influence comprehensive test plans for system verification and validation, new article and customer system Software Acceptance Tests (SwATs), site pre- operation, startup and commissioning.
• Coordinate flow down of internal and external customer requirements/ tasks.
• Partner with Project Managers to establish Projects Baseline Master Schedule and Cost Roll-ups.
• Lead and promote customer discussions/reviews for an improved controls solution and customer experience and expectations.
• Drive consistent solutions across all controls (GT, ST, HRSG, BOP, Electrical).
• Demonstrate System Level thinking.
• Lead fulfillment teams with an inclusive adaptable style – able to quickly learn diverse and varying organizational interfaces with professional astuteness and agility.
• Collaborate with and maintain close, responsive, and productive working relationships with internal GE groups as well as with external customers.
• Be accountable for Controls cost and schedule targets working with functional managers.
• Provide clear communication to the team and the business leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering field from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years work experience in the combined cycle power plant industry.

Eligibility Requirements

• This opportunity is eligible for a Hybrid work format (2 days on, 3 days off) for U.S GEV Hubs (Longmont (CO), Greenville (SC), Schenectady (NY)).
• Opportunity may see up to 15% travel for US candidates.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in design & application of GE power generation controls, electrical, or accessory systems.
• Experience in power generation requisition, working with customers, project mgt. or EPCs.
• System integration experience.
• Proven oral and written communication and presentation skills to the team and business leaders.
• Gas Turbine (experience GE Mark Vie is preferred), Steam Turbine and/or Plant controls knowledge / experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects to completion.
• Demonstrated Technical writing expertise.
• Demonstrated experience in working successfully in technical leadership of a diverse team.

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

Application Deadline: October 12, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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.