The Control Systems Lead Project Engineer will act as the single point of contact for engineering on the project. You will develop a solid knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical control systems for turbines, Generators, Compressors and Plant Controls. You will coordinate technology resources in support of application of the correct customer solution. In this role you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers to develop and implement custom solutions that supply the world with energy. Design the solution, see it through manufacturing, and support commissioning at domestic and international customer sites. This is a great opportunity to expand your professional career and gain invaluable hands-on experience.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for retrofit control systems under the overall management responsibility of the project manager. Be accountable for project deliverables, customer CTQ compliance, on-time schedule execution and team performance.
- Apply electrical and mechanical engineering principles to analyze, propose, design, test, and troubleshoot control systems.
- Lead Project team to achieve business Key Performance Indicators and on-time execution of the project deliverables, while ensuring conformance to applicable design practices & procedures, assuring product quality
- Own the Project Engineering hours budgets and assign them to the project team(s).
- Own the Project Milestone schedules and make sure all deliverables are provide on schedule.
- Ensure regulatory compliance of deliverables
- Review contract documentation and customer specifications for technical impact.
- Co-Responsible for technical review and response to customer specifications. Provides support to commercial/sales organization to interpret requirements and define responses in proposals and Tables of Compliance.
- Work alongside, receiving mentoring from, Senior Project Engineers.
- Help Design systems for interface to existing turbine control equipment, and evaluate all system components, requirements, and interactions.
- Responsible to coordinate and Co-lead technical design reviews of projects and insure all required documentation is archived.
- Apply knowledge of industry practices and international standards to produce high-quality and cost-effective designs.
- Support customer meetings, factory acceptance testing, and eventually installation and commissioning of control systems.
- Frequently interact with customers and suppliers.
- Demonstrated expertise in technical problem resolution, especially with regards to power plants operation.
- Domestic and international travel may be required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of experience including a detailed understanding of power application with turbine-generator control systems for Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines and respective Excitation Controls or Minimum 6 years if the candidate holds a Masters Degree in a STEM field.
- Knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical control systems.
- Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a matrix management environment.
Desired Characteristics
- Familiarity with non-GE turbines or non-GE control systems.
- Experience on ALSTOM Steam Turbines and Compressor Controls.
- Experience on MarkV, MarkVI, MarkVIe and EX2100e Systems.
- Familiarity on GE HMIs, Networking and Cyber Solutions.
- Experience in interfacing with all levels of GE internal and external customers (GE employees only).
- Green Belt certified, or other lean training.
- Familiarity with the ControlST software suit.
- Familiarity with power plant methods of communication and networking with DCS systems such as MODBUS, OPC and IEC Protocols etc.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of experience with power applications and turbine-generator control systems, or 6 years with a master’s degree in a STEM field
- Knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical control systems
- Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a matrix management environment
- Familiarity with non-GE turbines or non-GE control systems
- Experience with ALSTOM steam turbines and compressor controls
- Experience with Mark V, Mark VI, Mark VIe, and EX2100e systems
- Familiarity with GE HMIs, networking, and cyber solutions
- Experience interfacing with internal and external customers
- Green Belt certification or other lean training
- Familiarity with ControlST software
- Familiarity with MODBUS, OPC, IEC protocols, and DCS communications
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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