Job Description Summary

The System Architect is responsible for development, fulfillment and validation of Plant Controls hardware and software for customer projects. This is a key technical role that spans development and improvement of Plant Controls work processes, guiding and mentoring software development teams, and leading design reviews to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met. The successful candidate will oversee project execution from project release through commissioning and apply lean principles to solve problems, drive productivity and improve quality.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Guide teams in the design, development, execution and validation of Plant Controls software to project/product requirements.

• Develop and maintain documentation and work instructions for Plant Controls software requisition processes.

• Conduct milestone design reviews to ensure controls features and quality meet the established acceptance criteria.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Plant Controls software engineers.

• Support field personnel with resolution of commissioning ER cases.

• Maintain relationships within the Gas Power Engineering community to communicate requirements and drive integrated solutions across HRSG and Balance of Plant.

• Define and deliver productivity and process improvements that increase the capacity of the Plant controls team.

• Work with internal engineering teams, internal customers, and external customers to gather requirements and deliver a quality product on time to meet Power Plant startups and commissioning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering

• Minimum 8 years of experience with controls development in the Mark VIe platform.

Desired Characteristics

• Technical skills and expertise in HRSG, BOP and Integrated Combined Cycle Plant Controls.

• Demonstrated leadership skills guiding teams through software development.

• Experience working in a global matrix environment, with influence and collaboration skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver concise messaging and lead customer facing meetings.

• System Integration mindset to understand customer requirements and deliver innovative solutions.

• Ability to drive improvement initiatives and incorporate lessons learned for future projects

The base pay range for this position is 111,200.00 - 185,400.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15% bonus.

This posting is expected to close on 8/08/2024

Preference will be given to current Gas Power Engineering employees.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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: No