Global Design Leader
Job Summary
The Global Design Leader for Plant Controls manages end-to-end engineering projects, covering controls strategy, design, and software development for gas turbines, steam turbines, and balance of plant systems. This role involves leading global project teams, ensuring technical depth, and overseeing verification, validation, and commissioning efforts. The position requires strong leadership, system-level thinking, and collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external customers to deliver high-quality, efficient control solutions.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end controls engineering projects
- Define and manage system architecture and requirements
- Lead design, verification, and commissioning phases
- Coordinate with internal teams and external customers
- Ensure project cost, schedule, and safety compliance
Required Skills
- 10+ years in power plant industry
- System integration expertise
- Project management and technical leadership
- Controls systems (GT, ST, BOP, GE Mark Vie)
- Strong technical communication
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Compile project-level controls strategy and document requirements.
- Lead the design and implementation of controls system projects (GT, HRSG, ST, BOP).
- Make independent decisions at the project level for complex, high-risk projects.
- Support and influence product requirements definition and ITO/Proposal efforts.
- Lead globally and be accountable for overall Control System Requirements definition and management.
- Drive overall Architecture, top-level design, verification, validation, and commissioning requirements.
- Ensure adequate system function, performance, interface, reliability, maintainability, and safety requirements are met.
- Support and influence comprehensive test plans for system verification, validation, and Software Acceptance Tests (SwATs).
- Coordinate flow down of internal and external customer requirements.
- Partner with Project Managers to establish Project Baseline Master Schedules and Cost Roll-ups.
- Lead customer discussions to improve controls solutions and experiences.
- Drive consistent solutions across all controls (GT, ST, HRSG, BOP, Electrical).
- Lead fulfillment teams using an inclusive, adaptable leadership style.
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, project management, or EPCs.
- Proven system integration experience.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of Gas Turbine (GE Mark Vie preferred) and Steam Turbine controls.
- Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects to completion and technical writing expertise.