Global Design Leader Controls
Job Summary
The Global Design Leader for Plant Controls manages complex engineering projects from inception through hardware design, software development, and commissioning. This role involves overseeing control systems for Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, and Balance of Plant (BOP) within a power generation environment. The position requires strong technical leadership to drive project success, customer satisfaction, and cross-functional team collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end control system engineering projects
- Define system architecture and technical requirements
- Lead project verification, validation, and commissioning
- Collaborate with customers and project managers on strategy
- Ensure system reliability, safety, and cost targets
Required Skills
- 10+ years in combined cycle power plants
- Control system design (GT, ST, BOP)
- GE Mark Vie experience
- Technical leadership and project management
- System integration and technical writing
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Compile project-level controls strategy and document requirements.
- Lead design and implementation for GT, Bottoming Cycle (HRSG & ST), and BOP control systems.
- Make independent project-level decisions and manage high-risk complex projects from ITO to COD.
- Support and influence product requirement definitions and lead global control system requirements management.
- Drive system architecture, verification, validation, and commissioning requirements.
- Ensure reliability, safety, and performance standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to establish baseline schedules and cost roll-ups.
- Lead customer reviews to improve controls solutions and overall project experience.
- Promote consistent technical solutions across all controls (GT, ST, HRSG, BOP, Electrical).
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.
- Proven project management experience or working with EPCs.
- Strong system integration skills and technical writing expertise.
- Proficiency in Gas Turbine (GE Mark Vie preferred) and Steam Turbine controls.
- Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects to completion and lead diverse teams.