Lead Controls Engineer

Key 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.
• Auxiliary 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with utility-scale solar or energy storage systems.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, or Python.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and grid codes such as IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800, and UL 9540.
• Awareness of cybersecurity considerations for control systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, or field performance analysis.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 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.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.