Lead Control Automation System Engineer

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Stafford, Staffordshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Lead design, implementation, testing and integration of HVDC digital control and protection systems. Oversee IEC61850-based substation automation, network and cybersecurity design, HMI/SCADA integration, panel design, FAT witnessing, and mentor engineering staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.
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Job Description SummaryAs a Lead Control Automation System Engineer, you will be responsible to lead the requirement, design, implementation, and development of digital control system of the HVDC Control & Protection system. As part of this role, you will be working closely across various engineering disciplines within HVDC business. Solution and engineering centre (NPI, ITO, OTR and Product Care) in all aspects of HVDC Control & Protection system, this includes developing organizational talent and Engineering process management, provide technical guidance, mentoring, drive consistent design practices, common global processes for projects implementation and also provide technical solution that meets the NPI, project delivery and Tender objectives.

Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities

Overseeing the overall technical solution that meets customer Requirement based on reference Solution.

This includes the following actives:

  • Responsible for leading overall requirement, design, implementation, and testing of digital control system of the HVDC Control & Protection system this includes network & Cybersecurity design
  • Lead the configuration of IEC61850 IED’s via vendor specific tools and System Configuration Tools for complete system integration.
  • Lead the generation of Substation Configuration description Language (SCL) files for system integration.
  • Knowledge of Sequencing & interlocking principles used in substation automation systems and their implementation on IEC61850 IED’s.
  • Lead the design, configuration and testing required to deliver on time and within defined budgets the HVDC Control System hardware.
  • Lead the testing and debugging of complex IEC61850 communication systems using industry standard tools such as IEDScout, Wireshark etc.
  • Good experience with HMI/SCADA technologies, implementation, testing and installation.
  • Coordinate and interface the HVDC Control System with Balance of Plant equipment and SCADA systems.
  • Define the main IO Lists of the control system.
  • Analyze signal interfaces and ensure compatibility with the control system.
  • Lead in collaboration with NPI teams, the configuration of Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Bay Controllers (BCU) and Merging Units for signal acquisition in digital substation environments.
  • Lead the design of LAN networks/Communication Architectures and configuration of industrial ethernet switches/routers and satellite clocks
  • Follow the departments standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines.
  • Define Control Panel requirements and produce detailed design documentation for the control system using standard design blocks under the guidance of lead engineers.
  • Panel Electrical Schematics (using Engineering Base tool)
  • Wire/Cable Schedules
  • Routine Test specification
  • General Assembly drawings
  • Bill of Materials
  • Oversee the testing and FAT witnessing of the Control System.
  • Prepare and present technical information for Substation Control Systems to internal and external customers.
  • Assist site activities relevant to the installation and commissioning of the control system.
  • Share engineering information and promote open dialogue.
  • Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for coaching and developing department talent.
  • Continuously improving the product in terms of delivery speed, stability and reliability
  • Review and approve design documents, implement, and ensures quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.
  • Strong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers/Merging Units/ IEC61850 IED’s/HMI/SCADA technologies.
  • Demonstrated expertise in control and protection system design
  • Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as IEC61850 and Ethernet based protocols.
  • Control & Protection Relay logics Design techniques
  • Experienced in developing electrical designs for industrial control systems
  • Knowledge of communication networks Security/Hardening and Cybersecurity best practices and excellent knowledge of commonly used Layer2&3 protocols
  • Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems and Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation and SCADA

Desired Characteristics

  • Well versed with MS Visio, STAMP-Confluence/Jira , Lesson learnt tools
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
  • Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams. Can make decisions independently, and involves experts when needed.
  • Demonstrates track record of designing quality systems/components that exceed design reqs, beat cost targets, and exceed reliability targets
About GE Vernova's Grid Solutions:

At Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow.  With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Vernova plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. We help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Vernova has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector. 

Why we come to work:  

At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

•    Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Ex-cellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford.
•    A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexi-bility of work agreements 
•    Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills Required

  • Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field
  • Strong background configuring Substation Bay Controllers, Merging Units, IEC61850 IEDs, HMI/SCADA technologies
  • Demonstrated expertise in control and protection system design
  • Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as IEC61850 and Ethernet-based protocols
  • Control & Protection relay logic design techniques
  • Experience developing electrical designs for industrial control systems
  • Knowledge of communication network security/hardening and cybersecurity best practices
  • Excellent knowledge of commonly used Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols
  • Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems, digital control systems, substation automation and SCADA
  • Experience with tools for IEC61850 testing and debugging (e.g., IEDScout, Wireshark)
  • Experience producing panel electrical schematics, wire/cable schedules, BOMs and general assembly drawings (Engineering Base experience preferred)
  • FAT testing and commissioning support experience for control systems
  • Familiarity with MS Visio, Confluence/Jira and lessons-learned tools
  • Demonstrated program/project leadership and mentoring experience

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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