Senior Energy Management & Automation Solutions Leader
Job Description Summary
GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business delivers advanced energy conversion and storage solutions to meet electrification needs across industries, including Oil & Gas and Data Centers. Our focus is on power stability, multi-source energy management, and automation, enabling customers to tackle complex challenges and accelerate their transition to a sustainable, decarbonized future.
If you are passionate about energy management systems, automation architectures, and integration of diverse energy sources-such as Gas Turbines, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewables, and hybrid configurations (islanded or grid-connected)-for demanding environments like Oil & Gas plants, marine, industrial facilities, and hyperscale data centers, this is the right opportunity with the right team at GE Vernova.
He/She will be the technical authority responsible for reviewing, validating, and deploying our next-generation control platforms that ensure maximum reliability and efficiency for our clients' critical power infrastructure.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement advanced Energy Management System (EMS) strategies for multi-source energy environments, including Gas Turbines, BESS, renewables, and hybrid systems.
- Extend EMS capabilities to data centers, enabling real-time optimization of power flows, UPS integration, and renewable/battery dispatch for grid-tied and islanded modes.
- Design automation architectures leveraging centralized & decentralized controllers for ensuring scalability, redundancy, and fault tolerance.
- Create control algorithms and dispatch strategies for islanded and grid-connected operations, optimizing energy flow, load balancing, and predictive analytics.
- Integrate power conversion equipment with EMS, SCADA, and digital platforms for real-time monitoring, fault-tolerant control, and predictive maintenance.
- Collaborate with the Order-to-Remittance team to ensure smooth project execution, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction through proactive technical support and issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC, IEEE, UL) and support certification processes for multi-source energy systems.
- Perform system modeling and validation using tools like MATLAB/Simulink, ETAP, and integrate with SCADA platforms & Hardware in the loop test setups.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to digitalization and automation roadmaps.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert supporting the commercial team by conducting technical due diligence, interpreting complex customer requirements, and contributing to high-value proposals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in energy management systems, automation, or industrial control.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.
- Proven expertise in the design, configuration, and commissioning of Distributed Control Systems or SCADA systems for complex power applications.
- For roles outside of the USA- This role requires significant experience in the Engineering/Technology & Controls Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
- For roles in USA - Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
- Strong knowledge of multi-source energy systems (Gas Turbines, BESS, renewables) and their integration into EMS.
- Expertise in automation architectures using centralized and decentralized controllers for hybrid systems.
- Strong project leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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: Yes
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: March 16, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. 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.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on January 22, 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.