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Lead Generator Controls Engineer
GE Vernova. Serve as the lead technical expert for generator controls and excitation system applications .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in generator controls, excitation systems, and power electronics, with a strong focus on project leadership, technical guidance, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to deliver complex engineering projects while ensuring quality standards and continuous improvement.
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Generator Controls ExpertiseTechnical LeadershipProject ManagementTroubleshooting SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringControls EngineeringPower SystemsExcitation SystemsControl Systems IntegrationDiagnostic SkillsProject Scope DefinitionQuality Standards ComplianceData Analysis
Soft Skills
MentoringCommunicationAccountabilityProblem-SolvingContinuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
GE Control SystemsEmerson Control SystemsABB Control SystemsRockwell Control SystemsSiemens Control SystemsBrush Control SystemsReivax Control SystemsAlstom Control Systems
Industry Keywords
Generator ControlsExcitation SystemsPower ElectronicsIndustrial ApplicationsEngineering StandardsTechnical RigorField OperationsCustomer SupportQuality MetricsDesign Practices
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the lead technical expert for generator controls and excitation system applications
- Establish engineering standards, best practices, and technical rigor across projects
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers
- Lead technical reviews, design discussions, and root cause investigations
- Resolve high-impact technical issues across development, manufacturing, commissioning, and field operations
- Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects
- Define project scope, objectives, risks, and technical deliverables
- Ensure alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
- Support quoting, planning, and project risk evaluation
- Drive accountability and communication across cross-functional teams
- Lead Customer Witness Tests and support Site Acceptance Tests
- Provide troubleshooting support for installation, commissioning, and operational issues
- Analyze field data and recommend corrective actions
- Provide remote and on-site customer support
- Improve engineering tools, processes, product quality, and execution efficiency
- Partner with NPI, quality, and cross-functional teams on continuous improvement
- Evaluate and adopt new technologies, methods, and design approaches
- Contribute technical insight to product strategy
- Ensure quality standards, design practices, and engineering processes are followed
- Lead design reviews and support technical and quality compliance
- Track quality and performance metrics
- Champion technical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field
- 6+ years of engineering experience in generator controls, excitation systems, power systems, or related industrial applications
- Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership, lead engineer, or project leadership capacity
- Proven success delivering complex engineering projects in cross-functional environments
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
- Deep knowledge of generator controls, excitation systems, and power electronics
- Experience with potential source, bus-fed, brushless, DC rotating, and compound excitation systems
- Familiarity with control systems and platforms from GE, Emerson, ABB, Rockwell, Siemens, Brush, Reivax, Alstom, and similar providers
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills related to installation, commissioning, and field performance
- Understanding of electrical and mechanical control systems integration
- Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation Assistance Provided: No
- Remote work arrangement