Job Description Summary
Do you want to play a key role in the energy transition? Thermal power plants remain essential to grid stability, especially as we integrate increasing amounts of intermittent renewable energy sources.
By joining the GE Vernova Gas Power Controls team, you will become part of an international community of engineers with diverse expertise. You will help design advanced control solutions for our gas turbines, ensuring the reliability, flexibility, and performance required to balance the power grids of the future.
Working in an Agile and Lean environment, you will be involved throughout the entire product lifecycle-from design to aftermarket support-while actively contributing to the continuous improvement of our tools, methods, and processes.
GE Vernova Gas Power develops high-performance technologies and services centered on natural gas, as well as decarbonization solutions to support the electrification of a low-carbon future. As leader in gas turbines and power plants, GE Vernova leverages the largest installed base in the Industry.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
As a Grid Code Controls Engineer, you will play a strategic role in ensuring the optimal integration of our power plants into increasingly demanding and complex electrical grids. In this position, you will:
Design and develop software libraries that enable our turbines to meet grid operator requirements (Grid Codes) and ensure high-performance frequency response.
Ensure the technical integration of your developments within the global control system, including PLCs, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), electrical cabinets, and automation tools.
Simulate and validate solutions using advanced simulation platforms and multi-physics modeling tools prior to site commissioning.
Provide technical support to project, execution, and customer support teams, specifically in the analysis and resolution of complex issues.
Collaborate closely with various engineering teams to define technical specifications, lead design reviews, and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations.
Contribute to continuous improvement by applying Lean principles and optimizing tools, methods, and processes, in alignment with GE Vernova's standards and values.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in control systems, ideally within the gas or steam turbine industry, or in a role requiring equivalent technical skills.
Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Solid understanding of Grid Code fundamentals: droop control, frequency response, Rate of Change of Frequency (RoCoF), and governor modeling.
Field experience in commissioning or maintenance is a significant asset.
Desired Characteristics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable working in an international environment.
Technical leadership skills with the ability to work autonomously and align diverse stakeholders on complex topics.
Strong analytical mindset, rigorous, and methodical in technical problem-solving.
Customer-oriented and results-driven, with an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
A strong drive for continuous improvement and the optimization of work practices.
What We Offer
The opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies at the heart of the energy transition.
A stimulating, collaborative, and international work environment.
The chance to develop expertise in critical and complex control systems.
A framework that fosters innovation, performance, and professional development.
Career progression opportunities within a global industrial organization.
A competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your personal and family needs.
The flexibility of remote work options, in accordance with current company policies.
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: No
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 October 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.
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