Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Controls Engineering Manager in the Projects Coordination Office (PCO) to coordinate and project manage the definition integration and delivery of power and controls solutions for GE Vernova systems supporting data center and mission-critical applications. This role sits at the intersection of controls engineering system integration grid interconnection and customer delivery ensuring reliable compliant and scalable controls solutions across multi-vendor platforms leveraging controls architectures developed by Consulting Services and Business Units.
The Controls Engineering Manager will project manage cross-functional teams spanning gas turbines generators BESS EMS protection & control (P&C) and SCADA and will serve as the PCO technical liaison for controls strategy from concept through commissioning.
The position requires deep technical expertise proven field leadership and the ability to manage interfaces across multiple technology domains and business units during the entire lifecycle of project delivery.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and project manage the definition and execution of controls architecture and Concept of Operations for GEV system solutions supporting data centers collaborating closely with Consulting Services and Business Unit engineering teams.
• Serve as PCO technical liaison for controls across gas turbines generators excitation systems protection & control BESS EMS and SCADA.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for GE Mark VIe / Mark VIeS control platforms including hardware architecture I/O design and redundancy schemes.
• Coordinate controls scope from proposal through commissioning and handover ensuring quality schedule and compliance objectives are met.
• Define and manage controls interfaces across GE Vernova businesses EPC partners third-party vendors and customer systems.
• Support grid-connected and behind-the-meter applications including interconnection requirements (e.g. ERCOT).
• Coordinate controls inputs to interconnection protection and stability studies in collaboration with Consulting Services.
• Project manage controls designs to meet applicable NERC IEEE UL and utility standards.
• Support FAT/SAT commissioning and issue resolution for complex multi-unit projects.
• Drive standardization lessons learned and continuous improvement across PCO programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in power generation controls protection & control or power systems integration.
• Experience with gas turbines generators excitation systems and plant-level controls.
• Strong understanding of power system controls protection schemes and grid interconnection.
• Experience supporting data center or mission-critical power applications.
• Ability to lead cross-functional and multi-vendor technical teams.
• Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration and integrated system design.
• Strong understanding of power generation technologies energy storage systems and grid interconnection requirements.
• Familiarity with industry standards codes and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multi-discipline teams in global matrixed organizations

Desired Characteristics

• Masters degree in engineering
• Experience within GE Vernova Gas Power Electrification Systems or Consulting Services.
• Familiarity with ERCOT or other ISO/RTO interconnection processes.
• Experience with EMS BESS and hybrid power plant controls.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills including engagement with hyperscale customers.
• Project leadership experience in PCO EPC or system integration environments.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $132200.00 and $220400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on January 14 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.