Controls Systems – Commissioning Engineer

GE Vernova
Washington, US
Remote

Job Description

Job Description:

  • Lead the safe, efficient, and timely commissioning, trial runs, and acceptance testing of the GE Mark VIe control system for Combined Cycle Power Plants
  • Perform pre-checks, system energization, and network verification to ensure seamless communication and full functionality across all devices and subsystems
  • Supervise and execute loop checks, functional tests, and protection testing with rigorous documentation and operational log standards
  • Manage system turnovers across all phases — from installation through commissioning to final customer handover — ensuring full compliance with procedures and documentation requirements
  • Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, review control logic against engineering design documents, and implement HMI screen modifications and alarm configurations
  • Champion a strong safety culture by implementing and enforcing EHS procedures, including risk assessments, safety walks, and subcontractor compliance monitoring
  • Ensure all commissioning activities adhere to site safety standards and regulatory requirements
  • Deliver clear, actionable technical feedback and detailed site reports to engineering and project teams
  • Manage commissioning test equipment inventory, including inspection, usage tracking, and timely return
  • Contribute to lessons-learned initiatives and continuous improvement programs across the commissioning organization

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Willingness and ability to travel for long-term field assignments (up to 100%) across the United States and internationally

Benefits:

  • medical, dental, vision, and 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, a 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

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Ge mark vie control systemCombined cycle power plantsCommissioningTrial runsAcceptance testingPre-checksSystem energizationNetwork verificationLoop checksFunctional testsProtection testingDocumentationOperational log standardsSystem turnoversTroubleshootingControl logicHmi screen modificationsAlarm configurationsEhs proceduresRisk assessmentsSafety walksSubcontractor compliance monitoringSite safety standardsRegulatory requirementsTechnical feedbackSite reportsCommissioning test equipment inventoryLessons-learned initiativesContinuous improvement programsLeadershipCollaborationProblem solvingAnalytical skillsCommunicationSafety cultureEngineeringControls engineeringElectrical engineeringMechanical engineeringPower plantsCommissioningSafetyRegulatory compliance

Level

Mid-Level

Posted

4/12/2026

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