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The Role
Provides technical leadership for generator controls and excitation system engineering projects. Leads design reviews, root cause investigations, project execution, customer witness and site acceptance testing, commissioning support, field troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration. Develops engineering standards, mentors engineers, evaluates technical risks, supports quoting, drives quality and continuous improvement, and contributes to product strategy. Requires expertise in generator applications, power electronics, control integration, and multiple excitation architectures, with remote and on-site customer support.
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Job Description SummaryRole Summary: We are seeking a Lead Generator Controls Engineer to 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 in generator 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 from 35A 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
Additional Information#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in generator 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 from 35A 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
- Lead Customer Witness Tests (CWT) and support Site 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 in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 6+ years of 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 to 25%.
Desired Characteristics:
- Deep knowledge of generator 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 from GE, 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field
- Master’s degree
- 6+ years of engineering experience in generator controls, excitation systems, power systems, or related industrial applications
- Experience in a technical leadership, lead engineer, or project leadership capacity
- Successful delivery of complex engineering projects in cross-functional environments
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
- Deep knowledge of generator controls, excitation systems, and power electronics
- Experience with potential source, bus-fed, brushless, DC rotating, and compound excitation systems
- Familiarity with GE, Emerson, ABB, Rockwell, Siemens, Brush, Reivax, Alstom, or similar control platforms
- Troubleshooting and diagnostic experience involving installation, commissioning, and field performance
- Understanding of electrical and mechanical control systems integration
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional leadership
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Experience mentoring and developing engineering talent
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.
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The Company
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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