Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the engineering and design of CCS (Conventional Control System) & BBP (Busbar Protection), M&D (monitoring and diagnose) Projects, any other GA (Grid Automation) related projects.
- Manage the workload of the projects to ensure 90% and above billable ratio.
- Liaise with other members of a multidisciplinary team.
- Support to Operations team to Control projects effectively in terms of budgeted profitability, planning, and general reporting (internal / external).
- Ensure that agreements with customer for documentation lead times, delivery, reliability and quality are achieved within the budgetary constraints agreed within the Unit.
- Follow workplace EHS issues and ensure availability of suitable PPE for T&C personnel, both internal and subcontracted.
- Manage and secure approval as well as renewal of approvals of engineering engineers from key accounts.
- Ensure commitments to customer are met in accordance with contract with clear feedback through consistent customer interaction, e.g. communication, (phone, e-mail, etc.) and customer meetings, periodic reviews etc.
- Implementation of ServiceMax during the project execution.
- Have experience and able to handle engineering and field service works for [Protection Relays, Panels modification, protection logic diagram, GA/LA, Bill of Materials, Purchasing requests, Protection/SCMS/LCC Schematics, SCMS/Cyber Security Architectures, SCMS Signal list, Cable Schedule, Control Desk Drawing, IEC61850 signal mapping, etc..].
- Support for all Production documents (Wiring Table/Label list/Cable Schedule/Interpanel wiring files), CT/VT Adequacy check, Relay setting calculations.
- Have experience for busbar protection engineering and site works.
- Experienced in all protection relays software, test kits, and Microsoft office.
- Revise drawings against comments and replying to customer / Consultant comments.
- Provide technical clarification to Suppliers/Customers.
- Coordinating with panel manufacturer.
- Representing GE before customer & consultants in technical discussions and workshop.
- Providing input and securing design documents of required quality on time from design out-sourcing partners.
- Assisting and guiding a small team of draftsmen in their daily design
- activities to bring out collaborative performance.
- Able to handle the testing, panel integration, and internal validation at GEV facility.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electronic/electrical engineering or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in protection, CCS (Conventional Control System), M&D (monitoring and diagnose) systems such as MiCOM, UR family protection relays, DGA900, MS3000, etc.
- Minimum of 3 years of working experience in high voltage substation engineering and field activities.
- Strong knowledge in protection main relays and busbar philosophy.
- Strong knowledge in Conventional Control System (CCS), distributed control system (DCS) and cyber security system implementation and design activities.
- Strong knowledge in field devices, instruments and CCS systems.
- Ability to understand and implement technical drawings (wiring diagram, P&ID, General Arrangement, etc…).
- Strong communication skills in English
- The role is based in the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) and requires regular travel, including approximately 20% within the UAE and 10% across the region.
Desired Characteristics
- PMP certification is an advantage but not compulsory.
- Fluency in Arabic is an advantage
- Knowledge of schemes and application of protection relays in electrical networks including HV & EHV systems, and state-of-the-art technologies in substation automation.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel
- Ability to read / interpret tender / contract documentation, schematics, procedures, and policy guidelines.
- Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to define problems, collect relevant data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines, work under pressure, take ownership of onsite activities.
- Experience of managing projects for protection and control systems is a distinct advantage.
- Willing to travel, in country and worldwide, and to work over-time.
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electronic/electrical engineering or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in protection and CCS systems
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in high voltage substation engineering and field activities
- Strong knowledge in protection main relays and busbar philosophy
- Strong knowledge in field devices and CCS systems
- Strong communication skills in English
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
GE Vernova Insights
What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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