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Lead Gas Turbine Controls Engineer

GE Vernova

Greenville, CAJob$89–149K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$89–149K/yr
Location
Greenville, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Lead Gas Turbine Controls Engineer designs and verifies advanced gas turbine control systems for new product introduction customer projects. The role partners with cross-functional engineering teams, supports project execution through commissioning and field validation, aligns milestones, and provides technical mentorship. Candidates need a BS in a listed engineering discipline and at least three years of control systems engineering experience; several controls technologies and experiences are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Control Systems, requiredLadder Logic, nice to haveHMI Design, nice to haveProject Goal Achievement, nice to haveCross-Functional Leadership, nice to haveGE Power Generation Controls, nice to haveToolboxST Programming, nice to haveMark VIe Controllers, nice to haveControl Commissioning, nice to haveValidation Testing, nice to have

Qualifications

BS in Listed Engineering Field, required3+ Years Control Systems Engineering, requiredMS in Engineering, nice to haveAbility to Travel Up to 10%, requiredU.S. Work Authorization, required

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description Summary

Shape the future of energy by designing advanced control solutions that power the world sustainably. You will drive energy transformation through decarbonization and grid stabilization technologies, collaborating with global engineers to deliver efficient power solutions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, verification, and documentation of advanced gas turbine (GT) control systems for New Product Introduction (NPI) customer projects.

  • Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to define and deliver control features for standard software libraries.

  • Support project execution teams from initial launch through commissioning and field validation.

  • Align quarterly milestones with the product owner and communicate development status to business leaders.

  • Provide technical mentorship and serve as a technical leader across assigned programs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a collaborative and technically rigorous engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Computer Engineering.

  • 3+ years of engineering experience with control systems.

Preferred:

  • Master of Science (MS) degree in Engineering.

  • Experience in ladder-logic, and human-machine interface (HMI) design.

  • Demonstrated ability to meet project goals and lead cross-functional peers.

  • Experience with GE power generation controls, ToolboxST programming, and Mark VIe controllers.

  • Field experience supporting control commissioning and validation testing.

Eligibility Requirement :

  • Ability to travel up to 10% for field validation and customer meetings.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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

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 November 10, 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.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,269 open Controls Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$89–149K/yr
  • California median$135–186K/yr156 salary ranges
  • US median$110–160K/yr1,317 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $119K, is 24% below the California median midpoint ($156K) — in the lowest quarter of Controls Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 203 open Controls Engineer jobs in California and 2,269 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Controls Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,928 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,092 of the 2,269 open Controls Engineer jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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