Lead Project Engineer

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Lead controls engineering for solar, BESS, inverter and hybrid plant projects: detailed engineering, controls software validation, commissioning support, field implementation, system integration, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
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Job Description SummaryThe Lead Project Engineer works as part of the Power Conversion & Storage controls engineering team in an international environment and will be responsible for detailed engineering, validation, field implementation and maintenance of GE’s Solar, BESS, Inverter and Hybrid Control Systems for Projects. This includes but it is not limited to AC system, DC system, Inverter, Unit level control and Plant level control, SCADA up to and including interfaces with the upper-level customer control systems.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Take care of project deliverables, co-ordinate with multiple stake holders, detailed engineering, controls software validation, commissioning support for Solar, Battery energy storage system (BESS) & Hybrid Plant Control System and Inverter.
  • Support on-site startup and integration of various systems to our hardware and software.
  • Track overall status of project deliverables for the assigned projects to meet goals of the control team.
  • Have close interaction with Project Manager, customers to drive requirements and customer satisfaction.
  • Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with customers with confidence and clarity.
  • Develop, improve, and administer customer overview and operational training material for the control system.
  • Work across the Hybrid engineering and services organizations to prepare documentation for installation, commissioning, and operations for use by internal GE employees and our customers.
  • Work in a team to design, develop and deploy the control hardware configuration for each project and design the communication network, including but not limited to DI/DO, Ethernet, FO etc.
  • Support problem identification and resolution of new and installed products.
  • Drive performance and reliability enhancements back to the product
  • Participate actively in controls design, Software code reviews, testing and software validation.
  • Work on standardization of controls project execution, software validation, implementation

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor/Master degree in Electrical /Electronics/Instrumentation/Controls Engineering / Science or in STEM from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 8+ years of experience with detailed engineering, EPC, Project execution, Control software design/development/implementation.

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong experience in GE’s MarkVIe product & tools like GE’s Toolbox ST, Workstation ST, Cimplicity software (SCADA), P80i software, HDM & Simulink.
  • Demonstrated Software expertise in Solar, Energy storage, Plant level controls, validation and verification, systems integration, advanced controls, or related technologies.
  • Experience in leading large scale engineering projects, EPC, detailed engineering, Simulation models, Product design, site experience.
  • Familiarity with standard industrial protocols such as OPC-UA, Modbus, EGD, Profibus & CAN bus, IEC 61850, IEC 104 etc.
  • Experience in various countries grid code compliance
  • Worked in any power generation industry like renewable, thermal, nuclear etc.
  • Strong experience in communication networks equipment’s functionality, Selection, Software features and Hardware & Cyber security.
  • Demonstrated implementation of controls or systems integration in products and field engineering experience.
  • Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information
  • Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
  • Curiosity, passion for excellence, drive to deliver on-time
  • Knowledge of power conversion systems and controls.
  • present technical plans in voice of customer
  • Experience working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc.
  • Self-start attitude is strongly requested

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Controls Engineering, Science, or STEM
  • Minimum of 8+ years experience in detailed engineering, EPC, project execution, control software design/development/implementation
  • Experience with GE MarkVIe and GE tools (Toolbox ST, Workstation ST)
  • Experience with Cimplicity SCADA, P80i, HDM, and Simulink
  • Expertise in solar, energy storage (BESS), plant-level controls, validation and verification, systems integration
  • Experience leading large-scale engineering projects, EPC, simulation models, product design, and site commissioning
  • Familiarity with industrial protocols: OPC-UA, Modbus, EGD, Profibus, CAN bus, IEC 61850, IEC 104
  • Experience with grid code compliance in various countries
  • Background in power generation industries (renewable, thermal, nuclear)
  • Knowledge of communication network equipment functionality, selection, software features, and hardware & cyber security
  • Proven ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information and collaborate with customers
  • Strong problem analysis and resolution skills; self-starter with drive to deliver on-time
  • Experience preparing installation, commissioning, and operations documentation and customer training materials

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

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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