GE Vernova

Lead Controls Designer

GE Vernova$88K — $118K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical design
  • Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation
  • Ability to travel up to 10%, including to remote or international locations
  • Familiarity with industry standards including IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NEC, AUS, CSA, and NESC

Responsibilities

  • Design and modify protection and control drawing packages for custom FACTS solutions
  • Develop and update Bills of Material ensuring design documentation quality
  • Contribute to the improvement of standard control documentation for FACTS equipment
  • Coordinate with offshore resources and project teams on technical matters
  • Interface with engineers and project managers to ensure specifications are met
  • Facilitate cost reduction programs, including vendor selection and design improvements
  • Support project quality procedures in alignment with ISO9001 standards

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to a 24/7 Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • Life insurance and generous paid time-off policies
  • Relocation assistance provided
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Design or modification of protection and control drawing packages, including physical layouts, schematics, logic diagrams, wiring/interconnection, grounding, cable schedules and other required custom control hardware for custom FACTS solutions for orders and proposals.
  • Develop or update Bills of Material for all designs, ensure consistency and quality throughout all design documentation.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of standard control documentation for FACTS equipment including protection and control systems.
  • Coordinate with offshore design resources and the project team members on technical matters to meet project specifications, cost control and schedule objectives.
  • Interface with internal and external team members such as principal engineers, control engineers, civil engineers, electrical designers, project managers, engineering leaders and support organizations.
  • Facilitate the development and execute cost reduction programs that vary in scope and may include low-cost vendor selection, design improvements, process improvements, automation, and new product introduction.
  • Excellent personal computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and Word, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation.
  • Support project quality procedures and initiatives including aspects of ISO9001.


Candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future for this open position.

Required Qualifications:
  • Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and with 3 years of experience in the specific field of electrical design.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% as required, which may include remote locations and international travel, and be willing to comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.


Desired Characteristics:
  • Electrical schematic drawing experience
  • Proficient in Standard Drafting practices
  • Knowledge of and experience using IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NEC, AUS, CSA, and NESC standards and codes, and ability to design packages when no clear customer specification is provided.
  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated creativity and ability to be accountable for team results in order to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget.


The salary range for this position is 88,600.00 - 118,100.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. 88,600.00 - 118,100.00 - 147,600.00 USD Annual

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Projected Close Date: August 1st, 2025

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 September 16, 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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