Technical Lead – Plant I&C Systems Design and Implementation

GE Vernova

. Lead and mentor teams responsible for Control and Monitoring, DCS development, and instrumentation associated with plant cross-disciplinary and cross-systems simulation .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $111,200 - $213,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams, with a strong focus on control and monitoring systems, DCS development, and compliance with nuclear regulatory standards. Proficient in project planning, execution metrics, and technical oversight throughout the lifecycle of industrial systems.

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Control And Monitoring System DesignDigital Control System (DCS)Nuclear Regulatory AffairsProject Planning And SchedulingIndustrial Controls Networking

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Hard Skills

Instrumentation ApplicationField Installation EngineeringEquipment QualificationModeling And Simulation ToolsData Communications Architecture

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationFacilitation SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectJIRAOracle Primavera P6WSC 3KEYMASTERGE Mark*VIeSiemens SIMATIC S7

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (US or Canada)Bachelor Of Science In EngineeringMaster Of Science In Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Heavy IndustrialThermal PowerNuclear IndustrySafety-Related SystemsIEEE StandardsIEC Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor teams responsible for Control and Monitoring, DCS development, and instrumentation associated with plant cross-disciplinary and cross-systems simulation
Lead integrated approaches and solutions across plant disciplines and specialties
Coordinate matrixed cross-disciplinary Engineering teams to assess work products and support requests
Analyze plant system requirements, operations and maintenance goals, I&C and DCS architectures, equipment selection, and phased implementations
Prepare clarifications and exceptions, proposals, scope, conformance matrices, risk scorecards, work plans, cost estimates, and schedules
Lead work planning, scheduling, and resource loading across Engineer-Procure-Construct and new product introduction lifecycle phases
Support project engineering or managers with execution metrics, status, issues, risks, mitigation or recovery plans, and team productivity KPIs
Drive compliance with scope, level 5 work plans, budgets, schedules, design processes, and discipline-specific practices and tools
Identify, document, and lead resolution of technical, risk, and emergent issues
Provide technical oversight and mentorship to ensure system designs and deliverables comply with requirements through design release, manufacturing or supplier activities, production, validation, installation, and commissioning tests
Support strategy, planning, statements of work, resource loading, and mobilization involving employees, contractors, suppliers, partners, and other GE entities
Remain current on nuclear regulatory issues and system, component, and equipment product knowledge

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics or equivalent 4-year technical degree
10 years experience in heavy industrial, thermal power, or nuclear industry working in plant instrumentation application, control and monitoring system design, digital control system (DCS), networking, and data communications architecture definition including requisition engineering, implementation, test, installation, and commissioning
10 years experience in application engineering, field installation, and test engineering of systems, equipment, and components including selection, sizing calculations, and equipment qualification to diverse industry standards
Ability to travel 10%
Professional Engineer in the US or Canada preferred
Experience with schedule, planning, and tracking activities using Microsoft Project, JIRA, Oracle Primavera P6, or similar tools
Experience in nuclear analog and digital instrumentation, control, monitoring, electric power system, and field engineering
Working knowledge of safety-related, significant to safety, and non-safety-related systems, hardware, software, theory of operation, instrument set point and calibration methodologies, and equipment environmental and seismic testing and qualification
Experience in US and international nuclear regulatory affairs, licensing, laws, rules, regulations, guidance applicable to power and test reactors, IEEE, IEC, and quality standards for nuclear power plants
Competency in industrial controls networking, data communications architectures, and protocols
Competency in modeling, simulation, and test data collection tools, including WSC 3KEYMASTER, GE Mark*VIe virtual controller, and Siemens SIMATIC S7 series
Strong verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills for technical and business audiences
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable
Shortlisted candidates subject to heightened security checks
Master of Science in Engineering preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova
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
Relocation assistance