Lead Generator Controls Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary technical authority for applications involving generator controls and excitation systems.

• Develop and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and technical integrity across various projects.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineering staff.

• Facilitate technical reviews, design discussions, and investigations into root causes.

• Assist in resolving technical challenges throughout development, manufacturing, commissioning, and field operations.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of intricate engineering projects.

• Define the project scope, objectives, risks, and technical outputs.

• Ensure project alignment with scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Assess technical complexities and project risks for estimating and planning purposes.

• Foster accountability and effective communication among cross-functional teams.

• Lead Customer Witness Tests and support Site Acceptance Tests.

• Offer advanced troubleshooting assistance for installation, commissioning, and operational challenges.

• Collect and analyze field data to identify problems and suggest corrective measures.

• Serve as a technical liaison for customers, providing both remote and on-site support.

• Enhance engineering tools, processes, product quality, and execution efficiency.

• Collaborate with NPI, quality, and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Evaluate and integrate new technologies, methodologies, and design techniques.

• Provide technical contributions to product strategy.

• Ensure compliance with quality standards, design practices, and engineering procedures.

• Lead design reviews to ensure adherence to technical and quality specifications.

• Support quality and performance evaluation metrics.

• Advocate for technical excellence, safety, and ongoing improvement efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• 4+ years of engineering experience in generator controls, excitation systems, power systems, or relevant industrial applications.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% both domestically and internationally.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Ability to pass a drug screening, if applicable.

• Proven experience in a technical leadership role, lead engineer position, or project leadership capacity.

• Demonstrated success in delivering complex engineering projects within cross-functional teams.

• Extensive knowledge of generator controls, excitation systems, and power electronics.

• Experience with various excitation systems including potential source, bus-fed, brushless, DC rotating, and compound types.

• Familiarity with control systems and platforms from GE, Emerson, ABB, Rockwell, Siemens, Brush, Reivax, Alstom, and similar providers.

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities related to installation, commissioning, and field performance.

• Understanding of the integration of electrical and mechanical control systems.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related field (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance program.

• Adoption assistance available.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Permissive time off policy.

• Relocation assistance offered.