Lead Controls Engineer

1 week ago


Schenectady, New York, United States GE Vernova Full time
Job Title:

Lead Controls Engineer - Energy Storage Systems

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Controls Engineer to join our NPI Controls Engineering Team in an international environment. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) solutions within Solar & Storage Solutions. This includes AC systems, DC systems, Power Conversion, and Plant-level controls, as well as interfaces with upper-level customer control systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, validate, and install all BESS systems, including auxiliary systems such as chillers and BMS
  • Participate in all phases of software and controls development from product definition to production release
  • Drive performance and reliability enhancements back to the product
  • Participate actively in design, code reviews, testing, and software validation
  • Understand rules and regulations associated with regional electricity markets
  • Support problem identification and resolution of new and installed products
  • Support on-site start-up and integration of system controls
  • Collaborate with customers to drive requirements and customer satisfaction
  • Interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
  • Develop, improve, and administer customer overview and operational training material for energy storage
  • Work across engineering and services organizations to prepare documentation for installation, commissioning, and operations for internal GE Vernova employees and customers
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Science from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with developing software and controls for energy storage systems
Desired Characteristics:
  • Demonstrated expertise in energy storage controls, validation, and verification, formal design methodology, systems integration, advanced controls, or related technologies
  • Knowledge of or familiarity with GE Vernova's product family and GE Vernova's Cimplicity software (SCADA)
  • Experienced embedded firmware developer
  • Knowledge of power conversion systems and controls
  • Knowledge of communication networks (copper, FO) and their design, SW, and Hardware
  • Familiarity with standard industrial protocols such as OPC-UA and Modbus, as well as standard messaging protocols such as MQTT
  • Experience with Matlab, Simulink, and/or Python
  • Familiarity with Agile software development methodology
  • Technical project leadership experience
  • Advanced Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Experience working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc.
  • Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information
  • Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
  • Curiosity, passion for excellence, drive to deliver on-time
  • Ability to present technical plans in the voice of the customer
  • Self-start attitude
Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Saving account options, such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee assistance program
  • Defined contribution 401(k) plan
  • Employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CareLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional person legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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