Senior NPI Controls Engineer – Energy Storage Systems

The Senior Controls Engineer – Energy Storage Systems serves as a key member of the New Product Introduction (NPI) Controls Engineering Team within GE Vernova, operating in a global and collaborative environment. This role is responsible for developing and delivering innovative controls solutions for new Energy Storage initiatives while driving the continuous improvement of existing Solar & Storage Solutions. Scope of responsibility includes, but is not limited to, AC and DC systems, power conversion systems, plant-level controls, and integration with customer and supervisory control systems, ensuring reliable, scalable, and high-performing control architectures across the product portfolio.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead technical innovation and influence product direction for energy storage systems.
• Lead development and validation of energy storage systems including auxiliary systems e.g. chillers, BMS.
• Mentor other team members and provide technical oversight for development work.
• Drive performance and reliability enhancements back to the product.
• Understand the rules and regulations associated with regional electricity markets.
• Support problem identification and resolution of new and installed products.
• Have close interaction with customers to drive requirements and customer satisfaction.
• Interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity.
• Work across engineering and services organizations to prepare product-level documentation for installation, commissioning, and operations for use by internal GE employees and our customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with developing software & controls, with minimum 2 years dedicated to energy storage systems.

Eligibility Requirements

• The preferred work location for US-based candidates is Niskayuna, NY; however, highly qualified remote candidates within the United States will be considered.

Desired Characteristics

• Expert-level knowledge of energy storage controls, validation and verification, formal design methodology, systems integration, advanced controls or related technologies.
• Expert in the application of GE’s MarkVIe product family and of GE’s Cimplicity software (SCADA).
• Knowledge of power conversion systems and controls.
• Knowledge of communication networks (copper, FO) and their design, SW and Hardware.
• Familiarity with standard industrial protocols such as OPC-UA and Modbus, and standard messaging protocols such as MQTT.
• Experience with Matlab, Simulink, and/or Python.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodology.
• Technical project leadership experience.
• Experience working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc.
• Strong ability to summarize and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences while articulating technical plans in a manner that reflects customer needs,
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, combined with a passion for excellence and a proven ability to deliver high-quality results on schedule.
• Self-start attitude.

and Storage Solutions

GE Vernova’s Solar and Storage Solutions business provides innovative technologies to a reliable, affordable and dispatchable integration of renewable energies, driving the transition to a clean energy future.

By integrating renewable energy generation sources with one another (i.e. Wind + Solar) and/or energy storage, dispatchable, competitive green MWhs can be enabled through intelligent plant and system design, software & controls, and O&M synergies.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and…