Engineer - Controls Engineering

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Pallāvaram, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nādu, IND
In-Office
Mid level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Designs and delivers substation automation engineering solutions up to 765kV, including DCS concepts, technical drawings, IED integration, industrial protocol configuration, testing, troubleshooting, customer approvals, FAT support, commissioning assistance, risk management, and stakeholder coordination. Requires electrical engineering expertise, SAS commissioning experience, knowledge of IEC 61850 and related protocols, multi-vendor IED integration, networking, and industrial control system cybersecurity.
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Job Description SummaryEngineer is responsible to provide solution, execute basic & detailed design engineering for SA projects up to 765kV as per customer specification and internal standards. Initiate technical discussion and secure customer approval on Engineering documents; Deliver quality on-time document for procurement, manufacturing, testing, site erection and commissioning.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Function

  • Study of Technical Specification, Contract/customer requirements, technical inputs
  • Prepare the DCS Design Concept, Design strategy, List of deliverables, finalise bill of quantity/ budget man-days, identify risk & mitigation plan based on the products & tender documents.
  • Finalize IEDs, Bought-on-Job materials and raise purchase requisition to meet the delivery schedule.
  • Preparation & Validation of Technical Design, Engineering Documents / Drawings, Sub Station IO List.
  • Visit/Attend Customer discussions to secure document approvals, prepare compliance to customer observation/comments as required.
  • Integration of IEDs with various protocols, Configure, Test/Validate, trouble shoot the SAS database.
  • Release technical design drawings, documents and database to Internal Test team for inspection.
  • Co-ordinate with stakeholders like FAT team for internal validation and participate in customer FAT as required.
  • Provide support to the service team to resolve technical issues and snag lists.
  • Co-ordinate with Product Line for closure of technical issues in design, FAT & SAS commission.
  • Share Return of Experience across the team & implement the applicable RoEs in design phase.
  • Manage technical interface with sub suppliers & partners.
  • Technical support for project at ITO stage.
  • Travel for customer visit / site if required.
  • Adhere to all safe working procedures in accordance with EHS instructions.

Time schedule & On Time delivery

  • Participate with Engineering Leader / Project Manager and finalize deliverables and project plan
  • Manage design time spent on relevant activities
  • Ensure on-time delivery of Quality design deliverables
  • On weekly basis provide Team lead and /or PM with project reviews

Project strategy, risk management, Process & Tools

  • Follow project strategy & highlight scope or design changes (data for claims, VO)
  • Propose quality & cost-effective solutions.
  • Track, manage & mitigate identified or potential deviations / risks.
  • Comply with GE Quality Procedures, work instructions and process for seamless project execution.
  • Anticipate and mitigate delivery issues and recommend change

Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical & Electronics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.         
  • Relevant field experience of 4 to 8 years in SAS Engineering/Commissioning.
  • Independent to handle the project Engineering, Customer discussion/approvals, Test, validate & troubleshoot the SAS products/system.
  • Broad knowledge on Substation Automation System Engineering, Communication architecture, Industrial protocols like IEC 61850, Modbus, T104, Network concepts (Layer-2 &3), Process bus based Digital Substation, Automation and control system standards and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience to integrate IEDs of multiple vendors like Hitachi, Siemens, SE, SEL; DCS/Network Troubleshoot tools.
  • Expertise in cybersecurity best practices and security hardening techniques for industrial control systems.
  • Basic Knowledge on Engineering process, Protection, Commissioning of SAS systems, India region utility/industry practices and standards.

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and responsive skills
  • Ability to work independent & Problem-solving skills
  • Proficient to Work with cross function teams.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork; Innovation; Convince and Influence

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
  • 4 to 8 years of relevant experience in Substation Automation System engineering or commissioning
  • Ability to independently handle project engineering, customer discussions and approvals, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of SAS products or systems
  • Broad knowledge of Substation Automation System engineering, communication architecture, IEC 61850, Modbus, T104, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, process bus digital substations, automation and control standards, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience integrating multi-vendor IEDs including Hitachi, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and SEL
  • Experience with DCS and network troubleshooting tools
  • Expertise in cybersecurity best practices and security hardening for industrial control systems
  • Basic knowledge of engineering processes, protection, SAS commissioning, and India-region utility or industry practices and standards
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and responsive skills
  • Ability to work independently and solve problems
  • Ability to work proficiently with cross-functional teams
  • Collaboration, teamwork, innovation, and influencing skills

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

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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