Senior Gas Turbine Controls Engineer
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled controls engineers in the renewable energy sector has seen a significant surge, with a 25% increase in job postings over the last year. As companies like GE Vernova continue to push the boundaries of gas turbine and combined cycle technology, the need for experts who can design, develop, and execute advanced control systems has never been more pressing. With its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, GE Vernova stands out as a leader in the field, and this role offers a unique opportunity for experienced engineers to make a real impact. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical expertise, as well as their ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Gas Turbine Controls Engineer is a critical role at GE Vernova, responsible for providing technical oversight of Gas Turbine Controls development for customer projects. This involves guiding and mentoring software development teams, leading design reviews to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met, and overseeing project execution from initial planning through to commissioning and startup. As a key technical expert, the successful candidate will 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.The role requires a deep understanding of gas turbine and combined cycle control systems, as well as the ability to apply lean principles to drive productivity, solve problems, and improve quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, combined with excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed environment.
As a senior member of the team, the Senior Gas Turbine Controls Engineer will play a key role in shaping and delivering advanced control system solutions, and will be expected to provide technical direction and mentoring to junior engineers. This is a challenging and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects, and to make a real impact on the success of GE Vernova's customers.
What You Will 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 We Are Looking For
- 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
- 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
Nice to Have
- Experience with Excel and other data analysis tools
- Knowledge of lean principles and their application in a technical environment
- Experience working with global, cross-functional teams
- Certification in a relevant engineering discipline
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Collaborative, dynamic work environment
- Flexible, remote work arrangements
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plan
- Paid time off and holiday leave
- Opportunities for travel and international work experience
How to Stand Out
- Be prepared to showcase your technical expertise in gas turbine and combined cycle control systems, as well as your experience with the Mark VIe platform.
- Highlight your ability to work collaboratively in a global, matrixed environment, and your experience with project management tools and methodologies.
- Emphasize your leadership skills and experience in providing technical direction and mentoring to junior engineers.
- Make sure to demonstrate your understanding of lean principles and their application in a technical environment.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with data analysis tools, such as Excel, and your ability to translate customer requirements into practical, high-quality controls solutions.
- Research GE Vernova's company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how your own values and goals align with theirs.
- Practice your communication skills, as you will be working with customers, field personnel, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
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