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Controls System Architect – Plant Controls
GE Vernova. Provide technical oversight of Plant Controls development for customer projects .
Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Plant Controls development, including Steam Turbine, BOP, and HRSG controls, while effectively guiding teams through software design, execution, and validation. Possesses strong leadership and communication skills to manage cross-functional collaboration and drive process improvements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Plant Controls DevelopmentMark VIe Platform ExperienceSteam Turbine ControlsBOP ControlsHRSG Control Strategies
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Hard Skills
Controls DevelopmentPlant ControlsCombined Cycle ControlsStartup/Shutdown SequencesAuxiliary System LogicControl Design SolutionsSystem IntegrationEmissions ComplianceGrid Code RequirementsThermodynamic Principles
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationMentoringCollaborationProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Factory Acceptance TestsSite Acceptance TestsProject Management ToolsLean Principles
Industry Keywords
NFPA 85NERC Reliability StandardsIEC StandardsIEEE StandardsPower Plant Commissioning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical oversight of Plant Controls development for customer projects
- Guide teams in the design, development, execution, and validation of Plant Controls software for Steam Turbine, BOP, and HRSG controls
- Develop and maintain documentation and work instructions for Plant Controls software requisition processes
- Conduct milestone design reviews and verify cross-system integration points, including ST/GT/BOP interface logic, unit master coordination, and load dispatch
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Plant Controls software engineers
- Support field personnel in resolving commissioning Engineering Report cases involving plant-wide controls issues, startup sequencing, and interlock verification
- Maintain relationships within Gas Power and Power Conversion Engineering communities
- Define and deliver productivity and process improvements for the Plant Controls team
- Gather requirements and deliver quality products on schedule for power plant startups and commissioning milestones
- Coordinate ICDs, signal lists, and functional design specifications for integrated plant solutions
- Provide oversight of plant-level protection logic, unit sequencing, auxiliary system controls, and emissions-related control strategies
- Support development and review of Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests
- Collaborate with project management and the ITO/OTR team on scope, schedule, and quality of Plant Controls software deliverables
- Oversee project execution from ITO through OTR and commissioning, applying lean principles to solve problems and improve quality
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science in Engineering — Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 8 years of experience with controls development in the Mark VIe platform
- Demonstrated experience with Plant Controls across at least two of: Steam Turbine Controls, Balance of Plant (BOP) Controls, or HRSG Controls
- Technical skills and expertise in Plant Controls / Combined Cycle Controls, including steam turbine startup/shutdown sequences, BOP auxiliary system logic, and HRSG control strategies
- Familiarity with plant-level control strategies including unit master load control, frequency response, emissions compliance (NOx, CO), and grid code requirements
- Demonstrated leadership skills guiding teams through software development in a multi-discipline plant controls environment
- Experience working in a global matrixed environment, with cross-functional collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines
- Excellent communication skills and ability to lead customer-facing meetings, including FAT/SAT reviews and commissioning readiness discussions
- System Integration mindset across GT, ST, BOP, and HRSG subsystems
- Ability to drive improvement initiatives and incorporate lessons learned
- Knowledge of power plant thermodynamic principles and ability to translate plant process behavior into control design solutions
- Experience supporting commissioning of combined cycle or cogeneration power plants, including resolution of real-time control issues in the field
- Familiarity with NFPA 85, NERC reliability standards, and applicable IEC/IEEE control system standards
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary annual bonus
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Health Coach access
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
- Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
- Company retirement contributions
- Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Relocation assistance is not provided