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Lead Control System - Commissioning Engineer
- GE Vernova (NY)
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Job Description Summary
Vernova Purpose
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 health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?
What Impact you'll make
In this role as our Commissioning Leader of the GEV Plant Controls System (Mark VIe) for Combined Cycle Power Plants;
Playing a pivotal role the successful delivery of the projects assigned.
You will expertly plan, prepare, and execute commissioning activities, lead operations during the construction phase, and coordinate all trial runs and performance tests.
Your leadership will be key in achieving operational readiness and securing final acceptance before transitioning the site to our Commercial Portfolio Manager.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
+ Lead the safe and timely commissioning, trial runs, and acceptance testing of the **GEV Mark VIe control system for Combined Cycle Power Plants.**
+ Coordinate system turnovers from installation to commissioning and from commissioning to customer handover, ensuring compliance with procedures and documentation standards.
+ Perform pre-checks, energization, and network verification of the Mark VIe control system, ensuring communication and functionality across all devices.
+ Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, review logic against engineering documents, and implement HMI screen modifications and alarm configurations.
+ Supervise and support loop checks, functional and protection tests, and ensure accurate commissioning records and operational logs are maintained.
+ Implement and enforce EHS procedures, including risk assessments, safety walks, and subcontractor compliance monitoring.
+ Manage commissioning test equipment, including inspection, usage tracking, and timely return.
+ Provide technical feedback and site reports to engineering and project teams, contributing to continuous improvement.
+ Hand over the commissioning, quality and feedback documentation and software (originals) with a document list to the Commissioning Manager for compiling and release
+ Lead and mentor a team of ICS Commissioning Engineers, fostering collaboration and high performance.
Basic requirements:
+ Bachelor's degree in Mech/Civil Engineering, or Electrical from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience)
+ Min. 5 years of experience
Other Eligibility:
+ Available to travel for long term assignments (100% work remote On-Site/Field Services) without restrictions
+ Working "Remote" at the Construction sites as assigned.
Desired Characteristics:
+ Field Service Experienced Preferred and Savvy with PID loop tuning.
+ Knowledge of communication protocols: Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus
+ Strong analytic and problem-solving capability.
+ Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
+ Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
+ Established project management skills
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:** No
\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: November 22, 2025
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $87,000.00 and $145,000.00. 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 November 13, 2025.
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.
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