ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The controls HMI and Networking TLE is an engineering Technical Leader for Services Projects with overall responsibility for technical scope execution, design and implementation into production of controls system projects, covering all rotating equipment and balance of plant market segments. When assigned to a project, the TLE will be responsible for Technical Risk Identification and Mitigation across complete HMI and Networking scope using technical mentoring and direction skills with assigned functional controls engineers. The overall goal of the TLE role is to ensure projects are executed successfully by assigned project resources.
What You’ll Do:
- The HMI and Networking TLE position requires an individual that possesses a solid understanding of visualization software, industrial communication, cyber security and control systems as well as exhibits strong project management and communication skills.
- Technical ownership and project execution from commercial inquiry to customer commercial operation for high risk and complex projects as directed by leadership
- Support project and functional engineers to achieve on-time schedule performance, project milestones, customer deliverables, and compliance with regulations and standards
- Support the commercial teams for technical inputs needed to generate customer proposals
- Support and influence new products and product sustaining requirements definition
- Drive overall architecture, top level design, verification, validation and commissioning requirements through assigned project and functional engineers
- Ensure adequate system function, performance, interface, reliability, maintainability and safety requirements through design reviews
- Support and influence assigned controls, HMI and networking engineers to develop comprehensive test plans for system verification and validation, and customer system tests, site installation, startup and commissioning
- Coordinate flow down of internal and external customer requirements/ tasks to assigned functional engineers
- Support Project Engineers in customer discussions/reviews as needed
- Drive consistent solutions across all controls scope where appropriate
- Collaborate with and maintain close, responsive, and productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Enforce the application of controls HMI and networking design standards and practices
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in power generation and/or process control design, HMI and industrial networking
- Strong background in HMI application software including Proficy iFix, Cimplicity, and Historian based products
- Recent experience working on complex Cisco network/HMI upgrades for steam turbine/gas turbine/balance of plant controllers with Modbus/GSM/OPC communication with installed DCS
- Demonstrated ability to meet goals and objectives
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of time, as required
- Proven strong interpersonal and leadership skills
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- Master’s degree in engineering
- Prior experience in Enhanced CDM, DLN Upgrades, Control Curve upgrades and other modification kits for Gas only/Dual – Fuel frame 6FA, 7FA, 7E, 9E, 9FA Gas Turbines on Mark V/VI/Vie controller platforms
- Expertise in legacy HMI systems (Windows NT/XP/7) and Mark V/Mark VI Controllers
- Prior experience in performing software modifications for Mark V/Mark VI/Mark VIe Controllers for turbine applications
- Experience in design & application of GE power generation controls, electrical, cyber, mechanical, or accessory systems
- Experience implementing cyber security systems
- Field installation experience for UCVx Upgrades, system integration/testing, network upgrades
- Cisco Shell, MS Office (including visio), VBA (limited), RedHat Linux (Basic OS), Windows NT/XP/7 (Basic OS), VMWare applications for virtualization, GE ControlST, GE eTCSS, Cimplicity, Proficy Machine Edition (Basic), National Instrument’s Labview, MATLAB, MPLAB C (Microcontroller compilers), Good software design practice for Mark V/VI/Vie controllers
- Knowledge or understanding of communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, TCP / IP
- CompTIA Network+ certified
- Strong computer skills in setting up Windows based applications including Windows XP, Windows 2000, Win7
- Combined Cycle Power Plant design experience
- Experience providing technical mentoring and oversight to less experienced engineers
- Strong experience in power generation requisition, working with customers, project management or EPCs
- Proven oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated System Level thinking
- Agile product development process experience
- Experience in a matrix structure organization, working cross-functionally
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 $124,500.00 and $207,700.00. 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 September 29, 2026.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
- At least 10 years of experience in power generation and/or process control design, HMI, and industrial networking
- Strong experience with HMI application software, including Proficy iFix, Cimplicity, and Historian-based products
- Recent experience with complex Cisco network and HMI upgrades for steam turbine, gas turbine, or balance-of-plant controllers
- Experience with Modbus, GSM, and OPC communication involving installed DCS systems
- Ability to meet goals and objectives
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the time
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Master's degree in engineering
- Experience with Enhanced CDM, DLN upgrades, control curve upgrades, and modification kits for GE gas turbines
- Experience with legacy HMI systems and Mark V, Mark VI, and Mark VIe controllers
- Experience modifying software for Mark V, Mark VI, and Mark VIe turbine controllers
- Experience with GE power generation controls and electrical, cybersecurity, mechanical, or accessory systems
- Experience implementing cybersecurity systems
- Field installation experience involving UCVx upgrades, system integration, testing, and network upgrades
- Experience with Cisco Shell, Microsoft Office, Visio, VBA, Red Hat Linux, VMware, GE ControlST, GE eTCSS, Proficy Machine Edition, LabVIEW, MATLAB, and MPLAB C
- Knowledge of Modbus, OPC, and TCP/IP communication protocols
- CompTIA Network+ certification
- Experience setting up Windows-based applications
- Combined-cycle power plant design experience
- Experience mentoring and providing technical oversight to less experienced engineers
- Power generation requisition experience and experience working with customers, project management teams, or EPCs
- Strong oral, written, and presentation skills
- Systems-level thinking
- Agile product development experience
- Experience working in a matrix organization and cross-functionally
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
GE Vernova Insights
What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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