Job Description Summary
Global Design Leader (GDL) - Plant Controls is responsible for leading extended scope controls engineering projects through kick-off hardware design software development commissioning to commercial plant operation. The GDL will support the requisition design structuring validation and commissioning control systems for GT Bottoming Cycle (HRSG & ST) and Balance of Plant (BOP). This role in addition to closely collaborating with our internal & external customers is critical in driving a team culture of technical system & domain depth contemporary leadership on-time quality execution and a customer-focused mindset.
Job Description
The Global Design Leader (GDL) will be responsible for multiple projects/programs with the overall goal to make the project successful. The GDL will compile the project level controls strategy document requirements lead the design and implementation of controls system projects covering GT Bottoming Cycle (HRSG & ST) and Balance of Plant (BOP). In addition the GDL will:
- Be an empowered project level decision maker
- Own projects from ITO-COD for high risk complex projects as defined by internal risk review
- Support ITO/ Proposal efforts
- Work and Lead in an Agile software methodology
- Support and influence product requirements definition
- Lead globally and be accountable for overall Control System Requirements definition and management
- Drive overall Architecture top level design verification validation and commissioning requirements
- Ensure adequate system function performance interface reliability maintainability and safety requirements goals and margins are defined and managed
- Support & influence comprehensive test plans for system verification and validation new article and customer system Software Acceptance Tests (SwATs) site pre-operation startup and commissioning
- Coordinate flow down of internal and external customer requirements/ tasks
- Partner with Project Managers to establish Projects Baseline Master Schedule and Cost Roll-ups
- Lead and promote customer discussions/reviews for an improved controls solution and customer experience and expectations
- Drive consistent solutions across all controls (GT ST HRSG BOP Electrical)
- Demonstrate System Level thinking
- Lead fulfillment teams with an inclusive adaptable style able to quickly learn diverse and varying organizational interfaces with professional astuteness and agility
- Collaborate with and maintain close responsive and productive working relationships with internal GE groups as well as with external customers.
- Be accountable for Controls cost and schedule targets working with functional managers
- Provide clear communication to the team and the business leaders
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical or related Engineering from an accredited college or university
- 10 years work experience in the combined cycle power plant industry controls
Desired Characteristics
- Experience in design & application of GE power generation controls electrical or accessory systems
- Experience in power generation requisition working with customers project mgt. or EPCs
- System integration experience
- Proven oral and written communication and presentation skills to the team and business leaders
- Gas Turbine Steam Turbine and/or Plant controls knowledge / experience
- Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects to completion
- Demonstrated Technical writing expertise
- Demonstrated experience in working successfully in technical leadership of a diverse team
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Application Deadline: February 23 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $113200.00 and $188800.00. 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 17 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.