HMI Technical Lead Engineer

GE Vernova
Longmont, CO, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$125,000.0 - $208,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Software Applications Software as a Service Communications Protocols CompTIA Network+ Cyber Security Global System for Mobile Communications Human-Computer Interaction Knowledge Management LabVIEW MATLAB Machine Learning
+17 more
Microsoft Visio Modbus OLE for Process Control Red Hat Enterprise Linux Salesforce.Com Software Engineering Software Requirements Analysis Verification and Validation (Software) Systems Integration TCP/IP PIC Microcontroller HMI Screens Vba Programming Language Extreme Programming Cisco Servicenow Vmware

Job description

Leads technical execution of complex controls HMI and industrial networking projects for gas and steam turbines, generators, and balance-of-plant systems. Owns architecture, design, validation, testing, commissioning, technical risk mitigation, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance. Mentors controls engineers, supports proposals and product requirements, coordinates project deliverables, and collaborates with customers, project teams, and EPCs. The role requires deep experience with power generation controls, HMI software, Cisco networks, industrial communication protocols, cybersecurity, and turbine controller platforms., The controls HMI and Networking TLE is an engineering Technical Leader for Services Projects with overall responsibility for technical scope execution, design and implementation into production of controls system projects, covering all rotating equipment and balance of plant market segments. When assigned to a project, the TLE will be responsible for Technical Risk Identification and Mitigation across complete HMI and Networking scope using technical mentoring and direction skills with assigned functional controls engineers. The overall goal of the TLE role is to ensure projects are executed successfully by assigned project resources., * The HMI and Networking TLE position requires an individual that possesses a solid understanding of visualization software, industrial communication, cyber security and control systems as well as exhibits strong project management and communication skills.

  • Technical ownership and project execution from commercial inquiry to customer commercial operation for high risk and complex projects as directed by leadership
  • Support project and functional engineers to achieve on-time schedule performance, project milestones, customer deliverables, and compliance with regulations and standards
  • Support the commercial teams for technical inputs needed to generate customer proposals
  • Support and influence new products and product sustaining requirements definition
  • Drive overall architecture, top level design, verification, validation and commissioning requirements through assigned project and functional engineers
  • Ensure adequate system function, performance, interface, reliability, maintainability and safety requirements through design reviews
  • Support and influence assigned controls, HMI and networking engineers to develop comprehensive test plans for system verification and validation, and customer system tests, site installation, startup and commissioning
  • Coordinate flow down of internal and external customer requirements/ tasks to assigned functional engineers
  • Support Project Engineers in customer discussions/reviews as needed
  • Drive consistent solutions across all controls scope where appropriate
  • Collaborate with and maintain close, responsive, and productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Enforce the application of controls HMI and networking design standards and practices, Supports Falcon Flex deal structures across the Americas Enterprise Sales organization. Reviews deal requests, manages approval workflows, ensures policy and revenue compliance, evaluates commercial terms through financial modeling, and coordinates with Sales, Finance, Legal, Operations, and partners. The role also communicates deal risks and recommendations, manages the deal lifecycle, supports non-standard transactions, and improves processes and systems in Salesforce CPQ.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in power generation and/or process control design, HMI and industrial networking
  • Strong background in HMI application software including Proficy iFix, Cimplicity, and Historian based products
  • Recent experience working on complex Cisco network/HMI upgrades for steam turbine/gas turbine/balance of plant controllers with Modbus/GSM/OPC communication with installed DCS
  • Demonstrated ability to meet goals and objectives
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of time, as required
  • Proven strong interpersonal and leadership skills, * Master’s degree in engineering
  • Prior experience in Enhanced CDM, DLN Upgrades, Control Curve upgrades and other modification kits for Gas only/Dual - Fuel frame 6FA, 7FA, 7E, 9E, 9FA Gas Turbines on Mark V/VI/Vie controller platforms
  • Expertise in legacy HMI systems (Windows NT/XP/7) and Mark V/Mark VI Controllers
  • Prior experience in performing software modifications for Mark V/Mark VI/Mark VIe Controllers for turbine applications
  • Experience in design & application of GE power generation controls, electrical, cyber, mechanical, or accessory systems
  • Experience implementing cyber security systems
  • Field installation experience for UCVx Upgrades, system integration/testing, network upgrades
  • Cisco Shell, MS Office (including visio), VBA (limited), RedHat Linux (Basic OS), Windows NT/XP/7 (Basic OS), VMWare applications for virtualization, GE ControlST, GE eTCSS, Cimplicity, Proficy Machine Edition (Basic), National Instrument’s Labview, MATLAB, MPLAB C (Microcontroller compilers), Good software design practice for Mark V/VI/Vie controllers
  • Knowledge or understanding of communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, TCP / IP
  • CompTIA Network+ certified
  • Strong computer skills in setting up Windows based applications including Windows XP, Windows 2000, Win7
  • Combined Cycle Power Plant design experience
  • Experience providing technical mentoring and oversight to less experienced engineers
  • Strong experience in power generation requisition, working with customers, project management or EPCs
  • Proven oral and written communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated System Level thinking
  • Agile product development process experience
  • Experience in a matrix structure organization, working cross-functionally, Supports enterprise sales teams with Falcon Flex deal structuring, policy compliance, approval workflows, lifecycle management, financial modeling, and non-standard transaction reviews. Partners with Sales, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Alliance teams to evaluate commercial terms, margins, risks, and governance. Communicates deal recommendations and status while identifying process improvements and enhancing Salesforce CPQ workflows. Requires strong SaaS economics knowledge, analytical judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and experience using AI to improve business processes. Top Skills: AISalesforce CpqSalesforce CRM

Benefits & conditions

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., For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $124,500.00 and $207,700.00. 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 September 29, 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., 41K-83K Annually Mid level 41K-83K Annually Mid level Machine Learning * Payments * Security * Software * Financial Services Provides enterprise technology support through phone, ticketing, and potentially chat channels. Troubleshoots hardware, software, network, access, and application issues; manages incidents and escalations; documents resolutions in ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools; analyzes trends and operations data; supports knowledge management, training, process improvement, and automation; and coaches junior analysts while maintaining customer service, security, and confidentiality standards. Top Skills: Call Center TechnologiesHardware InfrastructureItsmNetworkingServicenow

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