Description

The Global Design Leader (GDL) – Plant Controls is responsible for leading extended‑scope controls engineering projects from kickoff, through hardware design, software development, commissioning, and commercial plant operation. This role supports the requisition, design, validation, and commissioning of control systems for gas turbines, bottoming cycles (HRSG & steam turbine) and balance‑of‑plant (BOP). By collaborating closely with internal and external customers, the GDL drives technical depth, contemporary leadership, on‑time quality execution, and a customer‑focused mindset.

The GDL compiles project‑level controls strategies, documents requirements, and leads design and implementation across GT, HRSG, ST, and BOP. As an empowered decision‑maker, the GDL owns high‑risk projects from ITO to COD, supports proposal efforts, and applies Agile software methodology to define product requirements, architecture, verification, validation and commissioning. The role ensures system performance, reliability, maintainability and safety, and oversees comprehensive test plans, software acceptance tests, and site pre‑operation activities.

The GDL coordinates the flow‑down of internal and external customer requirements, partners with project managers to establish baseline schedules and cost roll‑ups, and leads customer discussions to improve controls solutions and expectations. Consistent solutions are driven across all plant systems, and the GDL demonstrates system‑level thinking while leading fulfillment teams with an inclusive, adaptable style.

• Lead end‑to‑end controls engineering projects from kickoff through commercial operation.
• Define and manage control system requirements, architecture, verification, validation and commissioning for GT, HRSG, ST and BOP.
• Own high‑risk projects from ITO to COD, make project‑level decisions, and support proposal efforts.
• Apply Agile methodology to drive software development and test plan creation.
• Coordinate requirement flow‑down and partner with project managers on schedule and cost baselines.
• Engage with customers to shape controls solutions and ensure consistent design across all plant systems.
• Maintain accountability for controls cost, schedule targets and clear communication with stakeholders.

Requirements

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline and at least ten years of experience in the combined‑cycle power‑plant industry with a focus on controls. Desired characteristics encompass experience with GE power‑generation controls design, system integration, strong oral and written communication, technical writing expertise, and proven ability to independently drive projects to completion while leading diverse technical teams.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related engineering and at least 10 years of combined‑cycle power plant controls experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in GE power generation controls design, system integration and technical leadership of diverse teams.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills, including technical writing.

Benefits

GE Vernova offers a competitive salary ranging from $113,200 to $188,800, geographic differentials, discretionary annual bonuses and relocation assistance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, a health‑coach service, 24/7 employee assistance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, twelve paid holidays and permissive time off.

• Offer competitive salary ($113k–$188k) with geographic differentials, discretionary bonus and relocation assistance.
• Provide comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, life insurance, holidays and permissive time off.

Training + Development

Interview process

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