Senior Gas Turbine Controls Engineer
GE VernovaJob Description Summary
The Senior Gas Turbine Controls Engineer is responsible for the technical oversight of Gas Turbine Controls development for customer projects. This is a key technical role that spans development and improvement of Control software work processes, guiding and mentoring software development teams, and leading design reviews to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met. The successful candidate will oversee project execution from ITO through OTR and commissioning, applying lean principles to solve problems, drive productivity and improve quality.Job Description
Job Description
Are you passionate about solving complex controls challenges that keep critical power systems running? We’re looking for a Senior Gas Turbine Controls Engineer to help shape and deliver advanced control system solutions for gas turbine and combined cycle applications.
In this role, you will provide technical leadership across the full controls software lifecycle — from requirements definition and design through validation, commissioning support, and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, customers, and field personnel to deliver reliable, high-quality controls solutions that support successful power plant startups and long-term operational performance.
This is an opportunity for an experienced controls professional to combine deep Mark VIe expertise within Gas Turbine Control, technical leadership, and systems-level thinking to influence both product execution and team capability.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the design, development, execution, and validation of Gas Turbine Controls software to meet project and product requirements
- Provide technical direction and mentoring to controls software engineers across programs and initiatives
- Partner with internal engineering teams, customers, and field teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions on schedule
- Conduct design and milestone reviews to ensure controls features meet performance, quality, and acceptance criteria
- Support field personnel in resolving commissioning and startup issues, including complex ER cases
- Develop and improve documentation, work instructions, and software requisition processes
- Drive productivity, process improvement, and lessons-learned initiatives to increase team capacity and execution quality
- Collaborate across the Gas Power Engineering community to align requirements and implement effective controls solutions
- Bring a systems integration mindset to balance technical performance, customer needs, and execution demands
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or related field)
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in controls development on the Mark VIe platform
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong expertise in Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Controls
- Proven ability to lead teams through software development and technical problem-solving
- Experience working in a global, matrixed environment
- Strong collaboration and influence skills across engineering, field, and customer stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to lead customer-facing discussions
- Systems-level perspective with the ability to translate customer requirements into practical, high-quality controls solutions
- Demonstrated track record of driving continuous improvement and applying lessons learned to future programs
Additional Information
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: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 May 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.