Global Design Leader Controls
Job Summary
The Global Design Leader (GDL) for Plant Controls manages complex engineering projects from initial kick-off through hardware/software design to commissioning. This role involves leading control system strategies for Gas Turbines, Bottoming Cycles, and Balance of Plant (BOP). The GDL ensures project success by driving technical depth, system architecture, and customer-focused execution within an Agile framework.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end control system engineering projects
- Define system requirements and architecture
- Lead validation, verification, and commissioning
- Partner with project managers on budget and schedule
- Drive technical solutions across GT, ST, and BOP
Required Skills
- 10+ years power plant experience
- Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical)
- System integration & controls expertise
- Technical leadership
- Agile methodology
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Compile project-level controls strategy and document requirements.
- Lead design and implementation of control system projects for GT, Bottoming Cycle (HRSG & ST), and Balance of Plant (BOP).
- Make independent decisions at the project level and manage high-risk, complex projects.
- Support and influence product requirement definitions and lead overall Control System Requirements management.
- Drive overall architecture, top-level design, verification, validation, and commissioning requirements.
- Ensure adequate system function, performance, interface, reliability, maintainability, and safety requirements are defined and managed.
- Support and influence comprehensive test plans for system verification and validation, Software Acceptance Tests (SwATs), site pre-operation, startup, and commissioning.
- Coordinate the flow down of internal and external customer requirements and tasks.
- Partner with Project Managers to establish project baseline master schedules and cost roll-ups.
- Promote customer discussions and reviews to improve control solutions and project expectations.
- Drive consistent solutions across all controls (GT, ST, HRSG, BOP, Electrical) and demonstrate system-level thinking.
- Lead fulfillment teams with an inclusive, adaptable style.
- Maintain productive working relationships with internal groups and external customers.
- Be accountable for controls cost and schedule targets while working with functional managers.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.
- 10+ years of work experience in the combined cycle power plant industry.
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience in design & application of GE power generation controls, electrical, or accessory systems.
- Experience in power generation requisition, working with customers, project management, or EPCs.
- System integration experience.
- Proven oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of Gas Turbine (GE Mark Vie preferred), Steam Turbine, and/or Plant controls.
- Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects to completion and technical writing expertise.