Technical Leader - Mechanical Control Systems
Today• Longmont, CO
CO Salary Range: USD 124,500.00 - 207,700.00 per year
Job Description Summary
This position in Services Projects for Gas Power Controls Engineering is responsible fo leadership in driving customer order fulfillment excellence, working across a global technology team focused on controls services fulfillment from order inquiry through customer acceptance and commercial operation. The TLE will support the requisition, design, structuring, validation, and commissioning of mechanical control system components for various turbine types including nuclear power generation steam turbines. This role, in addition to closely collaborating with our internal and external customers, is critical in driving a team culture of technical system and domain depth, contemporary leadership, on-time quality execution and strong customer-focused mindset.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
The controls TLE is an engineering Technical Leader for Services Projects with overall responsibility for technical scope execution, design and implementation into production of controls system projects, covering nuclear steam, steam, gas, and hydro turbine types. When assigned to a project, the TLE will be responsible for technical risk identification and mitigation across complete controls scope. The overall goal of the TLE is to ensure projects are executed successfully.
- Technical ownership from commercial inquiry to customer commercial operation for high risk and complex projects as directed by leadership
- Support the commercial teams for technical inputs needed to generate customer proposals that ensure we have the means to successfully execute projects if they become an order
- Support and influence new product development and product sustaining requirements definition
- Drive overall architecture, top level design, verification, validation, and commissioning requirement to be used by global functional engineers
- Ensure adequate system safety, function, performance, interface, reliability, and maintainability requirements are met
- Support and influence comprehensive test plans for system verification and validation, and customer system tests, site installation, startup, and commissioning
- Coordinate flow down of internal and external customer requirements/tasks
- Support Project Engineers in customer discussions/reviews as needed
- Drive consistent solutions across all controls scope
- Apply knowledge of manufacturing practices and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to produce high-quality and cost-effective product designs using solid modeling computer aided design (CAD) software
- Creation and maintenance of material masters and bills of material in the business information system (SAP)
- Provide customer support related to products
- Ensure compliance with internal and industry technical regulations, standards, and other regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with and maintain close, responsive, and productive working relationships with internal and external customers
- Enforce the application of controls design standards and practices
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of design experience in turbine mechanical controls engineering
- Strong understanding of turbine system operations and integration with other systems
- Proven strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Desired Characteristics
- Experience in design & application of GE power generation controls, electrical, cyber, mechanical, or accessory systems
- Nuclear power generation controls or plant operational experience
- Ability to apply mechanical engineering principles to analyze, design and troubleshoot mechanical systems associated with control system retrofits for steam, gas and hydro turbines
- Strong experience in power generation project, working with customers, project management, and/or EPCs
- Proven oral and written communication and presentation skills to the team and business leaders
- Demonstrated systems level thinking
- Experience in a matrix organization structure, working cross-functionally
- Demonstrated ability to meet goals and objectives
- Master's degree in a technical discipline
- Ability to proactively identify and resolve technical issues
- Familiarity with use of Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS and/or SDRC I-Deas
- Field engineering experience with turbine mechanical retrofits a strong plus
- Experience with proposal generation and market level pricing for turbine controls retrofit opportunities
- Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor, Unigraphics, Solid Works or similar solid modeling design software
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems design
- Proficiency in business computer applications including Microsft Access, Visio, and Office Suite
- Proficiency in programming in MATLAB, Visual Basic, Excel Macros or other software programming platform
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. 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
Application Deadline: January 01, 2027
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $124,500.00 and $207,700.00. 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 March 25, 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): Longmont, CO
Job ID: GE_power-1170938797
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-26T18:33:04
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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