Senior Wind Turbine Controls Engineer

GE Vernova is helping change the world with a focused portfolio of products and services to meet the need for cleaner power—today and tomorrow.

About the role

As a Senior Wind Turbine Controls Engineer, you will develop controls software that interfaces sensors and auxiliary systems to the rest of the control system. You will drive cross-functional alignment and own complex technical problems from ideation to fleet-wide deployment, ensuring our wind turbine control systems remain at the forefront of the industry in performance, reliability, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design lifecycle for major control software features, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with long-term platform strategy.
• Lead the investigation of complex fleet-wide technical issues; perform root cause analysis and implement robust, scalable software solutions.
• Define system-level requirements for complex controls features.
• Partner with cross-functional global teams (Systems, Loads, Electrical, and Field Services) to advocate for and execute high-impact controls improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering or similar discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in controls engineering, with a strong background in wind turbine control system design or similar complex systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Matlab/Simulink and model-based design principles.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or senior technical capacity, managing complex projects with high levels of autonomy.

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in Engineering (Controls, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Science).
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges.
• Deep domain expertise in wind turbine dynamics, aerodynamics, or power conversion controls.
• Ability to translate high-level business goals into specific, actionable engineering requirements for a global team.
• Expertise with GE internal tools (WorkstationsST, ToolboxST, M6e) and industry-standard version control and configuration management tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• 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, 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.

Pay

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes