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GE Vernova

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Plant Controls development, including technical oversight, design, and validation of software for Steam Turbine, BOP, and HRSG controls. Proven ability to lead teams, manage project execution, and drive process improvements in a multi-discipline environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Plant Controls DevelopmentMark VIe Platform ExperienceSteam Turbine ControlsLeadership in Software DevelopmentEmissions Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Plant ControlsCombined Cycle ControlsStartup/Shutdown SequencesAuxiliary System LogicControl StrategiesSystem IntegrationThermodynamic PrinciplesControl Design SolutionsCommissioning SupportFAT/SAT Reviews
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CollaborationExcellent CommunicationInfluence SkillsMentoringProblem Solving
Industry Keywords
Gas PowerPower Conversion EngineeringNERC Reliability StandardsIEC/IEEE Control System StandardsNFPA 85Grid Code Requirements

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
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Plant Controls software engineers
  • Support field personnel with commissioning Engineering Report cases involving plant-wide controls, 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 from internal engineering teams, internal customers, and external customers
  • Coordinate interface control documents, signal lists, and functional design specifications for integrated plant solutions
  • Oversee 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 to manage scope, schedule, and quality of software deliverables
  • Oversee project execution from ITO through OTR and commissioning using lean principles to solve problems, improve productivity, 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 the following subsystems: 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 unit master load control, frequency response, emissions compliance (NOx, CO), and grid code requirements
  • Leadership skills guiding teams through software development in a multi-discipline plant controls environment
  • Experience working in a global matrixed environment
  • Strong influence and cross-functional collaboration skills 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
  • Competitive compensation
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • 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 and 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
  • Relocation assistance not provided