Senior Wind Turbine Controls Engineer – Lead Fleet Solutions

GE Vernova; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova in Greenville, NC is seeking a Senior Wind Turbine Controls Engineer responsible for end-to-end design of control software that interfaces sensors and auxiliary systems, driving cross-functional alignment from ideation to fleet-wide deployment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls, 10+ years in controls engineering, and proficiency in Matlab/Simulink; relocation assistance is provided and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering or similar discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in controls engineering, with a strong background in wind turbine control system design or similar complex systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Matlab/Simulink and model-based design principles.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or senior technical capacity, managing complex projects with high levels of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design lifecycle for major control software features, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with long-term platform strategy.
• Lead the investigation of complex fleet-wide technical issues; perform root cause analysis and implement robust, scalable software solutions.
• Define system-level requirements for complex controls features.
• Partner with cross-functional global teams (Systems, Loads, Electrical, and Field Services) to advocate for and execute high-impact controls improvements.

Skills

Wind turbine controls

Leadership experience

Model-based design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering

Master's or PhD in Engineering (Controls, Electrical, Mechanical or CS)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

WorkstationsST

ToolboxST

M6e

Job description

GE Vernova in Greenville, NC is seeking a Senior Wind Turbine Controls Engineer responsible for end-to-end design of control software that interfaces sensors and auxiliary systems, driving cross-functional alignment from ideation to fleet-wide deployment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls, 10+ years in controls engineering, and proficiency in Matlab/Simulink; relocation assistance is provided and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.