Lead Controls Engineer

Job Description Summary GE Vernova Power Conversion & Storage is seeking an enthusiastic electrical engineer to join a small team of excitation controls and systems engineers in Peterborough, Ontario, in the application, specification, and design of Power and Control hardware and software for large custom-built motors, generators, and related equipment. We cover a wide range of industrial applications including Petrochemical, Metals, Generation, Marine, Mining, and Materials Handling and Processing. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with global, multifunctional project teams that include some of the world’s leading machine designers and systems engineers. The position will require some travel and out-of-office work, to a maximum of 25% of a normal work year. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Working from the customer's written or verbal specifications, specify and apply excitation controls and related equipment for synchronous motors and generators. From a solid foundation of engineering expertise, develop and upgrade existing control and power equipment to the standards and functionality required for today and tomorrow, to keep GE in the foreground of technical innovation Design and/or apply PLC or other digitally-based variable voltage power conversion excitation control systems for custom-built large synchronous machines up to 70 MW. Collaborate with technical and project engineering team members in various global locations. Provide technical support to CAD, manufacturing, test, commissioning, and service personnel. Provide technical support to sales and marketing personnel in the pursuit of new business opportunities. Provide leadership in advancing the competitive position of GE’s large motor and generator products through continuous improvement of product designs and design processes or the application of new techniques and technologies. Work with other GE teams in the integration and development of advanced monitoring of motors and control systems to enhance the sales of post-warranty service. Identifying components related to product obsolescence and qualifying potential substitutions & recommendations for product enhancements Qualifications / Requirements Bachelor's or advanced degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent qualifications and experience. 5 years or more of experience in the development of analog and digital power and control systems for industrial drive or power control equipment. 3 years or more of experience in project management, field and installation engineering, fault-finding, and startup. Professional Engineer registration in Ontario or qualification for registration. Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of large rotating electric machines, esp. synchronous machines. Strong overall technical skills. Ability to achieve excellent performance in individual and team environments. Demonstrated ability for on-time performance in a high-pressure work environment. Demonstrated excellent communications and people skills. Strong proactive performer who will establish a network of experienced engineers to widen his/her knowledge base. Solid understanding of electromagnetic theory for reactors, transformers, and autotransformers for drive and power system applications. Proven experience in the application of electromagnetic theory and design practices to the design of large ac machines. Demonstrated experience with the application of GE control and power equipment products. Experience in designing and programming for PLC-based control and regulating systems Knowledge of industrial electrical machine applications, such as centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, ore grinding and crushing, wood chippers, pulp refiners, water pumps, etc. Knowledge of Canadian, North American, and international standards for heavy industrial and power systems equipment. Experience with power system analysis, motor starting studies, protective relay settings and coordination, harmonic analysis, and power factor correction. Note: To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Specify and apply excitation controls for large synchronous motors and generators while collaborating with global engineering teams. Provide technical support for manufacturing, commissioning, and service personnel to ensure product innovation and performance.

Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 5 years of experience in power and control systems. Candidates must be eligible for Professional Engineer registration in Ontario and possess strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical machines.

• Relocation assistance

• Project managementPreferred
• Technical SupportPreferred

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• Excitation controls
• Synchronous machines
• PLC programming
• Power conversion
• Electrical engineering
• Project management
• Fault-finding
• Electromagnetic theory
• Power system analysis
• Harmonic analysis
• Motor starting studies
• Protective relay settings
• Industrial drive systems
• CAD
• Commissioning
• Technical support
• Installation Engineering
• Project Engineering
• Electrical Machines
• Technical Support
• Electrical Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Centrifugal Compressor
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Control Systems
• Electric Machinery
• Sales
• Grinding
• Leadership
• Harmonic Analysis
• Marketing
• Innovation
• International Standards
• Project Management
• Motor Soft Starter
• Petrochemical
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Energy Transformation
• Electric Power Systems
• Water Pumps
• On-Time Performance
• Transformers (Electrical)
• Voltage
• Coordinating
• Enthusiasm

• Engineering
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Lead Controls Engineer
• Electrical Controls Engineer
• Electrical Engineers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 21, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week