Lead Gas Turbine Controls Engineer

Employer description

Job Description SummaryYou want to help shape the future of energy. At GE Vernova, you will design advanced control solutions that transform global power delivery, working on carbon capture, decarbonization, fast power, and grid stabilization. You will collaborate with 500+ global engineers to deliver clean, efficient power from concept to upgrades.

Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define and drive gas turbine (GT) control and accessory requirements.Partner with standards and project execution teams to align milestones, sprint commitments, and software releases.Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) controls development as an empowered decision-maker, incorporating field lessons into software standards.Provide technical mentorship and clear status communication to team members and leaders.Support project execution engineers from launch through on-site commissioning and validation testing. 

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile: You are an innovative problem-solver who thrives on complex technical challenges, questions the status quo, and embraces experimentation to advance cleaner power generation technologies.

Required

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Computer Engineering.3+  years of working experience in engineering. 

Preferred

Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Computer Engineering.Demonstrated knowledge of Control Systems, Ladder-logic, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) user interfaces.Leadership skills with the ability to influence othersExperience in power generation controls, electrical, or accessory systems and GE ToolboxST application code with Mark*VIe controllers.Experience supporting controls commissioning, validation, or issue resolution on customer sites. 

Eligibility

Ability to travel up to 10% for field validation and customer meetings.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional InformationGE 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 $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 November 06, 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.