Engineering Leader Jobs in South Carolina

INTRODUCTION

The Controls Engineering Leader for Turbine Functionality is a people leadership position within GE Vernova's Wind Controls Subsystem. This team is responsible for the design and development of the control application software that governs how our wind turbines operate.

In this role, you will lead a globally distributed team of controls engineers focused on developing the software features and functionality embedded in GE Vernova's wind turbine platform. The team operates across multiple concurrent New Product Introduction (NPI) programs while simultaneously supporting a deployed fleet of more than 40,000 turbines worldwide.

The role sits at the intersection of software development, systems engineering, and product delivery. You will work in close partnership with other Controls Engineering teams and Product Management Engineering to ensure turbines operate with high availability, that software is deeply integrated with the broader turbine system, and that diagnostics and control logic enable safe, efficient, and reliable turbine operation at scale.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a team of controls engineers that creates and implements control software functions that meet product needs.
• Manage, forecast, and schedule team workload to meet both the overall software release schedule and the needs of the individual New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Collaborate with the Controls Operations and Systems team to plan and deliver controls functionality needed for new turbine designs or to optimize the running fleet.
• Develop strategies to streamline the flow down of component level requirements to software requirements via Design Memos (DMs).
• Set and ensure adherence to product design and quality standards for the Controls Functionality team.
• Utilize metrics to evaluate program status as well as deliverable quality.
• Work with the other Functional Teams within the Controls & Operability organization to continuously improve the controls software development process.
• Set up operating mechanisms to continuously improve the turbine software based on feedback from the fleet. Understand how people are interacting with turbine to optimize the turbines’ Human-Machine-Interfaces.
• Develop engineering talent and engineering teams and attract new talent to achieve the above goals.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for other engineers.
• Champion the responsible adoption of AI-assisted development tools and workflows within the team.
• Identify opportunities where AI can accelerate software delivery, improve code quality, or enhance diagnostic capabilities, while ensuring appropriate engineering rigor, validation, and human oversight are maintained.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited University.
• 8+ years of experience in controls system development or system integration.
• 8+ years of experience in leading project or functional engineering teams.

DESIRED

• Excellent written and verbal communication included demonstrated ability to simplify complex topics and communicate to non-experts.
• Track record of creating, improving, and maintaining design processes to improve quality.
• Wind Turbine Product Knowledge.
• In-depth understanding of Wind Turbine design processes and the Wind NPI process.
• Experience with Systems Engineering techniques and requirements flow-down.
• Experience implementing control algorithms using Simulink or a comparable software tool.
• Demonstrated ability to plan multiple concurrent projects including work breakdown and resource estimation.
• Design experience in Wind Turbine controls, operability, or systems.
• Design or service experience with real time control systems such as the GE MarkVIe.

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

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 June 09, 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.