GE Vernova · 14 hours ago
Lead New Unit Controls Application Engineer
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $164K/yr
5+ years expGE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. The Lead New Unit Controls Application Engineer will be responsible for the technical content of proposals, coordinating customer requirements, and ensuring compliance with specifications for GEV Gas Power projects.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
Responsibilities
Be responsible for the technical content of proposals for GEV Combined Cycle power plant configuration, working with the Commercial Operations, Product Engineering and Product Management teams to win profitable projects for GEV Gas Power
Be responsible for coordinating the timely evaluation of customer requirements, typically via review of the customer or Equipment Prime Contractor (EPC) provided request for proposal (RFP) to ensure proper selection of GEV product controls and DCS scope of supply items
Be responsible for evaluating and developing comments and exceptions to the Request for Proposal (RFP) identifying how the GEV equipment is compliant or where GEV equipment does not fully meet the customer specification
Develop in depth knowledge in all MarkVIe/EX2100e equipment control systems. Collaborate with Plant control DCS team for proposal execution. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy
Identify customer requested special requirements and develop strategies with engineering/sourcing teams that provide competitive solutions to these requirements with 100% timeliness to business need
Develop expertise in requirements management and costing processes, documenting customer specific product configurations and assisting in developing costing to be used in the proposal process. Must be able to clearly communicate the strategy that led to both the configuration and costing details contained within the proposal
Attend internal project meetings to establish strategies for winning, and customer meetings to clarify technical aspects during negotiations with the customer
Interpret customer requirements to determine proper application of General Electric equipment to ensure GE’s competitive position and ultimate customer satisfaction
Ensure the on-time completion of all assigned and proposal activities including business initiatives for Quality, Cost, Reliability, Performances, etc
Recognize and communicate issues with project schedules or requirements sufficiently early so actions can be taken to resolve those items
Be Application Engineering liaison for all Controls engineering related activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or high school diploma/ GED with 9 years of relevant experience
This role requires a min of 5 years of experience in Engineering/Technology, Customer Bid & Proposal expertise, or related Controls and/or Gas Power equipment
Demonstrate GE Vernova Way principles: Drive Innovation, Serve Our Customers, Demonstrate Lean Mindset, Work as One Team and Demonstrate Accountability
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
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
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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