Gas Turbine Controls System Architect

Job Description Summary

The System Architect is responsible for the technical oversight of Gas Turbine Controls development for customer projects. This is a key technical role that spans development and improvement of Control software work processes, guiding and mentoring software development teams, and leading design reviews to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met. The successful candidate will oversee project execution from ITO through OTR and commissioning, applying lean principles to solve problems, drive productivity and improve quality.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Guide teams in the design, development, execution and validation of Gas Turbine Controls software to project/product requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation and work instructions for Gas Turbine Controls software requisition processes.
• Conduct milestone design reviews to ensure controls features and quality meet the established acceptance criteria.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Gas Turbine Controls software engineers.
• Support field personnel with resolution of commissioning ER cases.
• Maintain relationships within the Gas Power Engineering community to communicate requirements and drive project solutions for Gas Turbine Controls.
• Define and deliver productivity and process improvements that increase the capacity of the Controls team.
• Work with internal engineering teams, internal customers, and external customers to gather requirements and deliver a quality product on time to meet Power Plant startups and commissioning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience with controls development in the Mark VIe platform.

Desired Characteristics

• Technical skills and expertise in Gas Turbine / Combined Cycle Controls.
• Demonstrated leadership skills guiding teams through software development.
• Experience working in a global matrixed environment, with influence and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver concise messaging and lead customer facing meetings.
• System Integration mindset to understand customer requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
• Ability to drive improvement initiatives and incorporate lessons learned for future projects

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 $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 March 18, 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.

Client-provided location(s): Greenville, SC

Job ID: GE_power-302672361

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-19T18:31:28