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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Control Systems Engineer - Grid Code

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBelfort, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An engineering diploma in automation, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, general engineering, or equivalent training is required.
  • Significant experience in control systems is required, ideally in combustion or steam turbines.
  • Strong understanding of Grid Code fundamentals is required, including droop, frequency response, rate of change of frequency (RoCoF), and Governor-type modeling.
  • Fluent French and technical English at a minimum B2 level are required.
  • Ability to communicate in writing and orally in an international environment is required.
  • Technical leadership and the ability to influence multidisciplinary and international teams are required.
  • Analytical, rigorous, and methodical problem-solving ability is required.
  • Customer orientation and focus on results, while respecting safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements, are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and architecture of software libraries that enable turbines to meet grid operator requirements (Grid Code) and provide high-performance frequency response.
  • Ensure the technical integration of developments into the overall control system, including controllers, operator interfaces (HMI), electrical cabinets, and automation tools.
  • Oversee and validate complex simulation strategies and solutions using advanced simulation platforms and multiphysics modeling tools before commissioning on site.
  • Resolve major technical problems and provide expert-level support to project, execution, and worldwide customer-support teams.
  • Lead major design reviews and collaborate across engineering departments to align technical strategy.
  • Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers, sharing Grid Code expertise and fostering skills development.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by applying Lean principles and optimizing tools, methods, and processes in accordance with company standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Field experience in commissioning or maintenance is an important asset.
  • Experience in control systems acquired in combustion or steam turbines is ideally suited to the role.

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

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, MA
Founded
2024

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