GE Vernova

GE Vernova Gas Turbine Controls Engineer

GE Vernova$72K — $108K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field such as Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 0-1 year of relevant engineering experience.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and manage engineering solutions for control systems.
  • Execute system retrofits and migrations following established protocols.
  • Apply control technologies to various energy systems including turbines and heat recovery.
  • Test and develop application code for control systems.
  • Implement new control technologies into product offerings.
  • Participate in customer interactions and testing phases.
  • Contribute to cross-functional projects, focusing on safety and quality.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance programs.
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
What impact you'll make:
In support of GE Vernova's mission, you will design and implement control solutions that have meaningful impact on people's lives and enable the transformation of the energy sector. You will be empowered, work in a scaled agile environment, and have the opportunity to drive meaningful change and continuous improvement using Lean principles. You will have a complete life cycle experience from initial concept development through detailed design, implementation, and upgrades, working with over 1000 global engineers with a single purpose: deliver the cleanest, most efficient power to our customers.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Identify, develop, evaluate, introduce, and manage engineering solutions for product control and control system technology needs. Apply control theory and mathematical modeling to design and control systems with desired behaviors. Includes operability, setting of boundaries, cycle optimization, control logic, control related software, sensors, hardware and software algorithms, and feedback to control the performance of devices, subsystems and systems.
  • Execute Control System retrofits and migrations, following standard work.
  • Apply control technologies to Aero Gas turbine, Steam Turbine, Heat Recovery Steam Generator, Balance of Plant or Grid Response New Product Introduction or Development of World-Class Standards and Capabilities
  • Test and develop requirements for Aero GT, ST, HRSG, BOP and Grid Response application code in MarkVIe Control system.
  • Implement new control technologies into packaged product offerings.
  • Participate in Customer Witnesses Tests / Kick-Off Meetings and other interaction with customers.
  • Contribute to projects with responsibility for safety, quality and delivery metrics.
  • Support Controls Software Engineering process, Production and Field Engineering
  • Contribute to software development for Changes, Modifications & Upgrades and perform validation tests.
  • Provide engineering technical support to cross functional teams to improve or resolve Controls design.
  • Use and improve software automation tools.
  • Ensure proper documentation of technical data is generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
  • Participate on the implementation of innovative analysis design, development concepts of processes and systems.
  • Work in Agile environment, delivering in Sprints and participating in Daily Scrum Meetings.
  • Travel to customer's power plants to support site installations and gather data required to execute the Control System retrofit/migration.
  • Collaborate with others to solve issues. Develop strong customer relationships and serve as the interface between customer and GE Vernova. Exchange technical information, be boldly inquisitive and always yearning to grow.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or a related technical field.
  • 0-1 year of relevant engineering experience.


Eligibility Requirements:

  • The required work location is Greenville, SC (relocation assistance is available)
  • Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States of America is required. We will not provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.
  • 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.


What Will Make You Stand Out - Desired Characteristics:
  • Passion for continuous learning and applying best practices to achieve practical solutions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data-driven modelling, simulation, or algorithm development as part of studies or projects.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and innovation-driven environments.
  • Exposure to programming languages such as C/C++, Python, R, or similar, for algorithm development, data analysis, and simulation.
  • Exposure to power plant control systems, grid modelling, and turbine control operational challenges.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for cross-functional and academic collaboration.
  • Recent university graduate with past internship experience.


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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,000.00 and $108,000.00. 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 August 12, 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.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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There has never been a more opportune time to join GE Vernova, a leader in innovative energy solutions. As a pivotal player in the energy sector, GE Vernova offers a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a diverse range of skills and professional aspirations.

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Embark on a career at GE Vernova and contribute to the transformation of the energy landscape. GE Vernova’s team is at the forefront of innovation, driving growth and sustainability with cutting-edge technology. Lead in a unique role where industry expertise meets leadership in energy innovation. GE Vernova provides a platform where professionals can leverage their skills to influence global energy solutions. Engage with a team of experts dedicated to pioneering developments in the energy sector. GE Vernova is home to a dynamic team focused on creating impactful solutions that address global energy challenges.

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