Lead Project Engineer Control Systems - Americas

Location: Longmont

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to AI revolution, health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. The Senior Project Engineer – Control Systems serves as the primary engineering point of contact for assigned projects, working closely with customers, Project Managers, and cross functional teams. In this role, you will lead the coordination of engineering and technology resources to ensure delivery of high quality, customer specific control system solutions. You will be responsible for overseeing & designing and executing technical solutions from initial concept through manufacturing and final commissioning. This position offers direct customer engagement and the opportunity to support system startup and commissioning at both domestic and international customer sites.As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will work alongside experienced professionals to develop customized solutions that help power the world’s energy infrastructure. This role provides meaningful technical ownership, hands on project experience, and strong opportunities for professional growth within a global organization.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Provide engineering oversight & support for retrofit control systems partnering with the project managers.  Be accountable for project deliverables, customer requirements compliance, solid execution and team performance

• Work weekly with Alliance Project Planner from the Alliance, reviewing project action items, status of tasks/schedule, evaluating risk on projects, making plans for proper escalation

• Coordinate with Technical Leader and Control Title Holder to consult on bigger complex challenges

• Lead Project team to achieve business Key Performance Indicators On-Time Delivery execution (OTD) of the project and with First Pass Yield (FPY) mindset, while ensuring conformance to applicable design practices & procedures, assuring product quality

• Own the Project Engineering hours budgets and assign them to the project team(s)

• Own the Project Milestone schedules and make sure all deliverables are provided on schedule

• Review of contract documentation and customer specifications for technical impact

• Provides mentoring, direction, and leadership to team members

• Design systems for interface to existing turbine control equipment, and evaluate all system components, requirements, and interactions

• Support customer meetings, factory acceptance testing, and eventually installation and commissioning of control systems

• Frequently interact with customers and suppliers

• Up to 15% Domestic and international travel may be required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline.

• 5 years of experience in the power gen Industry & knowledge and experience with control systems.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a matrix management environment.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving ability and adept at communicating with several levels of the organization.

• Strong influence, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong process discipline with sound analytical and statistical skills.

• Strong customer service mindset.

What will make you stand out

• Familiarity with GE non-GE turbines and control systems.

• Experience in interfacing with all levels of GE internal and external customers (GE employees only).

• Lean training.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $108,200.00 and $180,400.00. 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 April 22, 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.