About this role
CO Salary Range: USD 98,200.00 - 163,600.00 per year
Job Description Summary This position is in Services for Gas Power Controls for New Product Introduction (NPI) and product sustaining engineering. The successful candidate will participate in engineering and designing mechanical and packaged systems for interface to existing nuclear and fossil steam, hydro, and gas turbine equipment as part of overall controls conversions, modifications, and upgrades. The focus for this position is on developing and sustaining standardized products and providing appropriate technical support to global project engineers using those products. As a lead engineer, performing demanding technical work with minimal oversight from more experienced engineers while also providing mentoring and technical direction for less experienced engineers within your own team and across the business is a key part of the role.
Job Description
The lead controls product standards and methods engineer for Services Projects has overall responsibility to develop and maintain structured product solutions for use by global functional engineers responsible to deliver control systems orders for our customers. This includes packaging of digital electronic control system panels and mechanical control system components used on nuclear and fossil steam turbines, gas turbines, and power plant systems. The overall goal of this role is to establish and maintain product standards for aftermarket control systems and ensure the global engineering team is equipped to use these products effectively to execute control system conversion, modification, and upgrade projects around the globe. Apply experience to provide technical direction to less experienced engineers and mentor new engineersPerform as reviewing engineer to provide technical guidance and approval of less experienced engineers' workApply experience to innovate effective product solutions to support business needsRelevant experience developing first of kind and highly customized technical solutionsStrong knowledge of manufacturing practices and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to produce high-quality and cost-effective product designs using solid modeling computer aided design (CAD) softwareExpert at creation and maintenance of material masters and bills of material in the business information system and review others' work in this areaProvide effective customer support related to productsProvide experienced technical sales support for generation of customer proposalsDevelop product test specification procedures, product technical manuals, and training courses targeted towards other technical personnelDevelop instructions for product installation and commissioning for field servicesEnsure compliance with internal and industry technical regulations, standards, and other regulatory requirementsDirect experience interacting with customers and suppliers requiredDrive overall architecture, top level design, verification, validation, and commissioning requirement to be used by global functional engineersEnsure adequate system safety, function, performance, interface, reliability, and maintainability requirements are metSupport and influence comprehensive test plans for system verification and validationDrive consistent solutions across all controls scopeCollaborate with and maintain close, responsive, and productive working relationships with internal and external customers
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited universityMinimum of 5 years of design experience in mechanical systems engineeringProven strong interpersonal and leadership skillsMinimum 2 years of controls systems experience
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS Strong experience in steam, gas, or hydro turbine in a plant control systems operationEngineering experience in nuclear and fossil steam turbine and/or gas turbine auxiliary equipment and applicationsExpert in applying mechanical engineering principles to analyze, design and troubleshoot mechanical and packaged systems associated with control system retrofits for steam and gas turbinesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsResults-oriented and able to complete tasks on scheduleExperienced in proactively identifying and resolving technical issuesExperience in review of contracting documentation and customer specifications, including creating equipment specifications and detailed design documentation for the development of appropriate physical product solutionsSelf-starter with ability to work with minimal supervisionFamiliarity with use of Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS and/or SDRC I-DeasField engineering experience with turbine mechanical retrofits a strong plusExperience with proposal generation and market level pricing for turbine retrofit opportunitiesExperience developing steam, gas, or hydro turbine control system softwareExpertise in machining practices, GD&T , design for manufacturability and lean manufacturingExpert with Autodesk Inventor, Unigraphics, SolidWorks or similar solid modeling design softwareKnowledge of hydraulic systems designNuclear power generation controls or plant operational experienceStrong experience in power generation projects, working with customers, project management, and/or EPCsProven oral and written communication and presentation skillsDemonstrated ability to meet goals and objectivesMaster's degree in a technical discipline
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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: October 01, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,200.00 and $163,600.00. 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 candidate's 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 June 18, 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.