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About the Role

As a Lead Controls Engineer specializing in inverter-based solar and energy storage solutions, you will support the design, implementation, and validation of control systems for inverter products. You will work as a key technical contributor within the controls team, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop reliable and effective control solutions that support system performance, safety, and grid integration.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement control strategies for inverter-based solar and energy storage systems, including coordination with battery management systems (BMS), power conversion systems (PCS), and plant-level controls.
Support design, tuning, and testing of inverter control algorithms to meet performance, reliability, safety, and grid compliance requirements.
Collaborate with systems, software, product, and field teams to clarify requirements and support successful integration of control solutions.
Perform verification and validation activities for controls functions using standard engineering tools.
Assist with product and project execution activities from development through commissioning, including troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as control logic descriptions, specifications, test procedures, and validation results.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for control-related issues identified during testing or field operation.
Work with experienced engineers to improve controls performance, development processes, and product quality.
Stay informed on applicable industry standards, grid requirements, and control technologies relevant to inverter-based systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience working and understanding control algorithm development, system testing, and validation for inverter or energy storage applications.
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of working knowledge in power electronics, grid integration fundamentals, and communication protocols such as Modbus and IEC 61850.
Minimum of 10 years of experience demonstrating strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Minimum of 10 years of experience demonstrating ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Control algorithm development
System testing
Validation for inverter or energy storage applications
Power electronics
Grid integration fundamentals
Communication protocols (Modbus, IEC 61850)
Analytical skills
Troubleshooting skills
Problem-solving skills
Teamwork
MATLAB/Simulink
PSCAD
Python
IEEE 1547
IEEE 2800
UL 9540
Cybersecurity considerations for control systems

Location

U.S. based

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Lead
7-10 years
10 years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Salary/Compensations

$98,400.00 - $164,000.00
Geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas
Discretionary annual bonus

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Relocation Assistance Provided: No

About the Company

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.
Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.
Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Equal Opportunity

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.