Senior Engineering Manager Controls

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Schenectady, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 131700 - 219300
Posted on: 8 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The global energy storage market is evolving rapidly and the controls engineering at the heart of it determines whether systems perform scale and endure. As Senior Engineering Manager for Energy Storage Controls at GE Vernova you will lead a global team building the control solutions that make utility-scale storage work in the real world.

You will shape how the team operates how technology gets introduced and how engineering practice improves over time. This is a role for someone who wants to lead at the intersection of deep technical work and organizational impact building a team that solves hard problems and delivers with consistency.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead the global Energy Storage Controls engineering team setting direction developing talent and partnering with regional execution teams to ensure full project ownership at the local level.

  • Drive the New Product Introduction (NPI) process end-to-end from concept through commissioning including tollgate reviews with business leadership and controlled title holders troubleshooting and performance optimization.

  • Collaborate with Application Engineering Product Engineering and Product Leadership to co-develop technology roadmaps and maintain competitive positioning in the energy storage market.

  • Own controls HMI (Human Machine Interface) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) engineering processes driving lean repeatable operations within the Energy Storage Center of Excellence (COE) while identifying opportunities to share and align processes across other product COEs.

  • Define and advance Verification and Validation (V&V) methods that are efficient transferable and hardware-minimized supporting first-piece qualification field validation and resolution of in-service issues.

  • Represent GE Vernova at industry events and within professional societies and partner with technology organizations across the business to accelerate cost-effective development.

Required Qualifications

You are an experienced engineering leader who combines deep controls expertise with the ability to build and align global teams around shared goals.

  • Bachelors degree in a STEM (Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics) field from an accredited institution is required for this role because the technical depth of control systems engineering at this level demands a foundational engineering education.

  • Significant experience in control systems engineering with a background in energy storage renewable energy or power systems strongly preferred.

  • Proven experience leading cross-functional teams including responsibility for people development process ownership and delivery accountability.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across engineering product and business stakeholders.

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience with utility-scale energy storage projects.

  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems.

  • Familiarity with regulatory standards and grid codes relevant to energy storage including IEEE 2800 IEEE 1547 and UL 9540.

  • Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus Profibus Profinet and EGD (Ethernet Global Data).

  • Demonstrated ability to build team commitment and foster an inclusive high-performing culture.

Why GE Vernova

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. To support that mission we offer varied competitive benefits designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We invest in your growth through continued on-the-job learning and development and were committed to supporting a healthy balanced lifestyle because we know that looks different for everyone.

Additional Information

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: July 29 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $131700.00 and $219300.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 17 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

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.

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Description SummaryThe global energy storage market is evolving rapidly and the controls engineering at the heart of it determines whether systems perform scale and endure. As Senior Engineering Manager for Energy Storage Controls at GE Vernova you will lead a global team building the control s...

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