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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Engineer – Controls

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$98.4k - $164k+ Discretionary annual bonus
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Schenectady, NY, USA
RemoteTravel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in controls, electrical engineering, or a similar field from an accredited college or university is required.
  • At least five years of experience in controls engineering roles in the power generation or electrification field is required.
  • At least one year of experience with the controls new product introduction process is required.
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% is required.
Responsibilities
  • Support integration of cross-business control system solutions for complex power projects, including data center applications and large hybrid systems, in collaboration with controls engineering and product management teams across GE Vernova business units.
  • Define control system architecture and functional requirements for data center and large hybrid power solutions, including fully islanded and grid-connected configurations.
  • Harmonize control strategies across equipment-level, plant-level, and system-wide applications.
  • Establish a structured framework for defining functional requirements, control philosophy, operability constraints, and protection strategies to support cross-business and cross-technology controls development.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration so engineering teams align on requirements, limitations, and system operability needs.
  • Communicate technical requirements for data center and hybrid systems across controls engineering teams and explain impacts on components of the integrated power solution.
  • Identify gaps in system-level controls solutions and lead cross-business new product introduction initiatives to develop solutions for those gaps.
  • Support new control products through their lifecycle from concept and definition through design, validation, and deployment.
  • Coordinate new product introduction efforts within GE Vernova businesses and align development initiatives with other business units.
  • Coordinate systems simulation testing and validation to verify that control systems and new control products meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements for data center and large hybrid applications.
  • Participate in strategic planning and development of controls products, service offerings, and new product or technology introductions, focusing on system operability, stability, and integration in collaboration with CS teams.
Desired Qualifications
  • An advanced degree in electrical, controls, or electric power systems engineering from an accredited university or college is desired.
  • Experience designing control systems for islanded and grid-connected power systems is desired.
  • Hands-on experience with control platforms such as Mark VIe, EX2100, SCADA, EMS, HPCi controls, and PLC-based systems is desired.
  • Experience with GE Vernova control systems testing and commissioning is desired.
  • Extensive understanding of grid code compliance and ability to translate grid code requirements into control system functional specifications is desired.
  • Experience or recognition in industry institutions such as ESIG, GPST, IEEE, IEC, or CIGRE, including technical publications, standards, and regulatory requirements, is desired.
  • Understanding of data center power supply needs, electronic load characteristics and profiles, and grid integration risks and requirements is desired.
  • Experience in grid automation and control, cross-sector and cross-technology integration, power transfer capability, voltage and frequency stability, first-swing dynamics, sub-synchronous oscillations, transient voltage recovery, harmonics and system transients, insulation coordination, and application of series-compensated transmission is desired.
  • Understanding of power electronic hardware and controls for utility and industrial applications, including SVC, TCSC, STATCOM, HVDC, wind turbines, solar and energy storage inverters, variable-speed pumped hydropower storage, and motor drives is desired.
  • Understanding and experience in planning and executing electrical and mechanical tests in thermal and renewable power plants to meet grid code and interconnection requirements, and validating utility planning models against NERC and other global jurisdiction requirements, is desired.
  • Strong project management, coordination, and planning skills are desired.
  • Familiarity with grid codes, protection schemes, and system-level operational constraints in power networks is desired.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity requirements for industrial control systems and grid-connected solutions is desired.
  • Experience using and modeling with power system simulation and analytical tools such as GE PSLF, PSS/e, DigSilent Power Factory, GE MAPS, GE MARS, Plexos, Promod, Tara, TSAT, PSCAD, and Python is desired.

About the company

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$17.6M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2024

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What believers are saying

  • Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
  • Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
  • Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.

What critics are saying

  • Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
  • Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
  • Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.

What makes GE Vernova unique

  • Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
  • Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
  • Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Mental Health Support
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Performance Bonus

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Oct 22nd, 2026
GE Vernova Q3 preview: $176B backlog and 145% expected EPS growth ahead of October 28 report

GE Vernova will report third-quarter 2026 results on October 28. Analysts expect earnings of $4.03 per share, up more than 145% from a year earlier. In the second quarter, equipment orders more than doubled and service orders rose 15%. Total backlog climbed to $176 billion. For the third quarter, the company expects Power segment revenue growth of 17%–19% and an EBITDA margin of about 17%–18%, up from 13.3% a year earlier. Electrification revenue is forecast at $3.8 billion–$4.0 billion. The stock is about 26% below its 52-week high, which has eased valuation concerns. Most analysts rate it a "Strong Buy.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 22nd, 2026
GE Vernova up 600% since spin-off, with a $176B backlog: is the dip a buying chance?

GE Vernova's shares have risen nearly 600% since the company was spun off from GE Aerospace in 2024, driven by demand for electricity from artificial intelligence data centres. The stock has been in a lull since April. In the second quarter, its power division's revenue grew 14% to $5.5 billion, while new orders rose 134% to $16.7 billion, mostly for natural gas turbines. Its electrification arm's revenue climbed 68% to $3.6 billion, with orders up 93% to more than $6.3 billion. Total backlog stands at $176 billion, more than three times next year's expected revenue of $53 billion. Manufacturing capacity is the main bottleneck. About 80% of customers are traditional, and 20% are data centres. Most analysts rate the stock a strong buy, with a consensus price target of $1,199.47.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 22nd, 2026
GE Vernova stock down 10.1% as gas turbine prices and $12.5B cash guide face six-month test

GE Vernova stock has fallen 10.1% since April 21, 2026, while the S&P 500 gained 9.8%. Investors appear to be betting that customers will keep paying rising prices for its gas turbines, with cash up front. Management expects at least 125 gigawatts of equipment under contract by the end of 2026. The company's third-quarter results, due around October 28, will show whether turbine prices keep climbing. In July, management said first-half equipment orders were priced more than 20% above fourth-quarter 2025 orders. Full-year free cash flow is due around January 26, 2027. Management raised its 2026 guide to $11.5 billion to $12.5 billion, from $6.5 billion to $7.5 billion. Wind revenue is expected to fall at a low double-digit rate in the third quarter.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 21st, 2026
GE Vernova shares rise 3.5% to $921 as Nvidia tie-up links grid planning to AI; backlog hits $176B

GE Vernova is working with Nvidia on infrastructure and digital-twin tools that link grid planning to the needs of AI factories. The company's shares rose 3.46% to $921.12 at 11:04 EDT on Wednesday. AI facilities need electricity, and GE Vernova supplies equipment that helps deliver it. The collaboration adds a digital planning layer to that opportunity. Through the second quarter, the company reported more than $5 billion in data-center orders, over twice its full-year 2025 total. Quarterly orders hit $24.2 billion, and backlog reached $176 billion, up $13 billion from the previous quarter. Revenue rose 22% to $11.1 billion. Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 11.3%. The next test is execution: turning backlog into revenue and reaching a projected 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin of 12% to 14%.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 16th, 2026
GE Vernova wins five Venture Global grid reservations; $3,400 model target implies 267% upside

GE Vernova has reserved five grid equipment packages for Venture Global, under an agreement signed October 9. GE Grid Solutions will supply transformers and gas-insulated switchgear for up to 21 power island projects, with purchase orders starting in late 2026. Venture Global also reserved eight power islands with GE Vernova, and expects to order its first by the end of 2026. Beyond reservation fees, neither deal binds the buyer; the roughly $17.2 billion total assumes every order proceeds. GE Vernova shares closed at $926.44 on October 15, 21.14% below their June record but up about 42% in 2026. The company's Electrification backlog has grown to $45 billion from $6 billion at the end of 2021. Third-quarter results are due October 28.