As a Lead Controls and Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering control system projects primarily for Marine, Offshore and Naval applications.
This technical role entails working with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to design, implement and test our Controls & Automation Systems solutions to meet both customer and marine classification society requirements.
In this role you will focus on:
- Supporting the engineering activities during the production of control systems from the receipt of an order to handing over to the customer after commissioning and testing on the vessel at sea.
- Providing a technical interface to customers, classification societies, and suppliers.
- Producing design, installation, and test documentation; maintaining this documentation throughout the project cycle.
- Working with the Drawing Office to produce equipment drawings, electrical wiring diagrams, cable interconnection drawings, and interface schedules.
- Performing the functional design of HMI, PLC Architecture, Networks, and Communications Interfaces using standard hardware and software components.
- Writing PLC software using IEC 61131-3 programming languages e.g., Ladder diagram (LD), Function block diagram (FBD), Structured text (ST), Instruction list (IL), and Sequential function chart (SFC).
- Designing, tagging, and testing control system mimics using HMI SCADA packages.
- Planning and progressing design and test activities to meet the required delivery dates.
- Managing change during the project lifecycle using appropriate change management processes.
- Performing factory testing of control systems leading to a formal Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) with customer and classification society.
- Supporting the commissioning and sea-trials phase of the project; normally from the office but with the possibility of visiting the vessel.
- Providing technical advice and assistance to the sales, commissioning, and service teams.
We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:
- A relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics or Industrial Control Systems Engineering (or equivalent), or significant relevant experience gained in a professional engineering environment.
- Previous experience of designing and integrating control & automation project solutions.
- Good understanding of programming PLCs
- Knowledge of Industrial communication protocols e.g. Modbus (RTU/TCP IP), OPC-UA, Profibus, Profinet etc.
- Unrestricted Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
What will make you stand out:
- Experience in integration of control systems.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards achieving it.
- Knowledge/awareness of Operational Technology (OT) cyber security.
- Basic Knowledge of Functional Safety as per IEC 61508.
- Willingness to travel and to spend periods of time on commissioning activities domestically and overseas.
This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels here.
You can expect from us:
- Challenging and exciting world-first projects.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: 10% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
- 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
Flexible Working at GE Vernova
We know that life doesn’t fit into a one-size-fits-all schedule. That’s why we support flexible working, adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work in a way that suits them while delivering results on world-first projects.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics or Industrial Control Systems Engineering or significant relevant experience
- Experience in designing and integrating control & automation project solutions
- Good understanding of programming PLCs
- Knowledge of Industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA, etc.)
- Unrestricted Right to Work in the United Kingdom
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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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