Job Description Summary
The Lead Instrumentation Engineer has technical ownership and responsibility for instrumented systems of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and balance of plant (BOP) fluid systems.
GE Vernova is looking for an experienced and driven engineer to join our global Instrumentation Engineering team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and execution of instrumentation solutions across new unit projects and product applications, supporting cutting-edge gas turbine technology that powers millions of homes and businesses worldwide.
As a Lead Instrumentation Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for instrumented systems across gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and balance of plant (BOP) fluid systems. You will ensure execution excellence through engineering analysis, design studies, drawings, specifications, bills of material, wiring diagrams, and resolution of complex customer and field technical issues. You will also act as a key technical interface across functions and help drive standardization, quality, and continuous improvement.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead New Unit project execution globally, from design through customer delivery
- Provide technical ownership for instrumentation scope across GE Vernova’s product portfolio — Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Generator, and Balance of Plant
- Develop, review, and approve instrumentation drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and technical specifications in GTCC PLM
- Develop, review, and approve wiring diagrams in EPLAN
- Oversee and maintain project documentation, including schematics, instrument lists, and signal lists, in AVEVA
- Perform and lead analysis and design studies for instrumented fluid systems
- Drive resolution of complex technical issues related to instrumentation design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and field operation
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, controls, electrical, systems, and project engineering teams to ensure robust and integrated design solutions
- Lead design reviews and support milestone discussions across the product lifecycle
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers
- Support standardization, process improvement, and lessons-learned incorporation across the instrumentation engineering function
- Interface with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, sourcing, and field/service teams as required to ensure successful technical execution
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience in instrumentation, control systems, power generation, turbomachinery, industrial systems, or related applications
Desired Characteristics
- Strong experience with instrumentation engineering principles, instrumented fluid systems, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and control system interfaces
- Demonstrated experience executing engineering scope for complex projects in power generation, oil & gas, process
Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
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 $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 May 15, 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.
