Senior Plant Controls Engineer (Global Design Leader)

Quick Facts

• Role: Global Design Leader – Plant Controls (Senior Plant Controls Engineer)
• Focus: Lead controls engineering projects across Gas Turbine, Bottoming Cycle (HRSG & Steam Turbine), and Balance of Plant (BOP)
• Method: Agile software methodology
• Work model: Hybrid for U.S. hubs (2 days on / 3 days off)

Description

The Global Design Leader (GDL) leads extended-scope plant controls engineering projects from kickoff through hardware/software design, commissioning, and commercial plant operation. This role owns the project controls strategy and leads design and implementation across gas turbine, HRSG/steam turbine, and BOP controls systems, while driving architecture and verification/validation/commissioning requirements. The GDL also promotes a culture of technical depth, on-time quality execution, and customer-focused delivery.

Responsibilities

• Compile project-level controls strategy and document requirements
• Lead design and implementation of controls systems for GT, Bottoming Cycle (HRSG & ST), and BOP
• Make independent project-level decisions; own high-risk complex projects from ITO-COD
• Support ITO and proposal efforts
• Work and lead in an Agile software methodology
• Define, manage, and drive Control System Requirements (including flow-down of internal/external customer requirements)
• Lead architecture, top-level design, verification, validation, and commissioning requirements
• Ensure system function, performance, interfaces, reliability, maintainability, and safety requirements are defined and managed
• Support comprehensive test plans for system verification/validation and Software Acceptance Tests (SwATs), including pre-operation, startup, and commissioning
• Partner with Project Managers on baseline master schedule and cost roll-ups
• Lead customer discussions/reviews to improve controls solutions and customer experience
• Drive consistent controls solutions across GT/ST/HRSG/BOP and Electrical domains
• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers; communicate clearly; be accountable for controls cost and schedule targets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering (accredited college/university)
• 10+ years of work experience in the combined cycle power plant industry
• U.S. work authorization eligibility
• Hybrid work availability in designated U.S. hubs (2 days on / 3 days off)
• Ability for up to 15% travel for U.S. candidates

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Coach (24/7 nurse-based resource)
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral)
• Retirement: GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with 401(k) matching and contributions
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits and life insurance
• 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility