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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 AI revolution, health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. The Senior Project Engineer – Control Systems serves as the primary engineering point of contact for assigned projects, working closely with customers, Project Managers, and cross functional teams. In this role, you will lead the coordination of engineering and technology resources to ensure delivery of high quality, customer specific control system solutions. You will be responsible for overseeing & designing and executing technical solutions from initial concept through manufacturing and final commissioning. This position offers direct customer engagement and the opportunity to support system startup and commissioning at both domestic and international customer sites.As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will work alongside experienced professionals to develop customized solutions that help power the world’s energy infrastructure. This role provides meaningful technical ownership, hands on project experience, and strong opportunities for professional growth within a global organization.Job Description
Provide engineering oversight & support for retrofit control systems partnering with the project managers. Be accountable for project deliverables, customer requirements compliance, solid execution and team performance
Work weekly with Alliance Project Planner from the Alliance, reviewing project action items, status of tasks/schedule, evaluating risk on projects, making plans for proper escalation
Coordinate with Technical Leader and Control Title Holder to consult on bigger complex challenges
Lead Project team to achieve business Key Performance Indicators On-Time Delivery execution (OTD) of the project and with First Pass Yield (FPY) mindset, 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 provided on schedule
Review of contract documentation and customer specifications for technical impact
Provides mentoring, direction, and leadership to team members
Design systems for interface to existing turbine control equipment, and evaluate all system components, requirements, and interactions
Support customer meetings, factory acceptance testing, and eventually installation and commissioning of control systems
Frequently interact with customers and suppliers
Up to 15% Domestic and international travel may be required
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline.
5 years of experience and knowledge in control systems.
Desired Characteristics:
- Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a matrix management environment.
- Experience in the power generation industry is preferred.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving ability and adept at communicating with several levels of the organization.
- Strong influence, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong process discipline with sound analytical and statistical skills.
- Strong customer service mindset.
What will make you stand out
Familiarity with GE non-GE turbines and control systems.
Experience in interfacing with all levels of GE internal and external customers (GE employees only).
Lean training.
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 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: Yes
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For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $108,200.00 and $180,400.00. 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.Â
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Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.Â
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This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 02, 2026.Â
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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.Â
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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.Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
