The Lead SCADA and telecom engineer is responsible to perform and lead all technical aspects of Electric Substation SCADA and telecom system design deliverables. Should have great attention to detail of all project requirements and lead other designers to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget with a safety mindset.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Ability to provide functional design specification for complex SCADA and Telecom Systems, which may include multiple sites, typically windfarm, onshore and offshore substations and O&M centers. The Lead SCADA and Telecom Engineer must be creative and able to lead their project design team to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget.
Ability to review and coordinate detailed design from vendors and manufacturers to ensure delivery of optimized high performing integrated SCADA and Telecom design compliant with the specifications, applicable codes and standards and incorporating safety in design practices.
Ensure design compliance with NERC CIP requirements, applicable cybersecurity standards (e.g. IEC 62443), Substation SCADA based on IEC-61850, DNP, Telecom standards and best industry practices,
Coordinate SCADA and telecom design with other disciplines (protection and control, primary design, site managers, commissioning engineers and field personnel).
Developing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures and participating in FAT and SAT.
Prepare engineering estimates for telecom and SCADA system. Estimate equipment quantities and costs for proposals.
During project execution, communicate with Project Engineering Manager to resolve engineering and design aspects that impact material cost, schedule, engineering budget, safety and quality
Ability to communicate effectively with the customer and report any potential opportunity for variations or risks to the project to the Project Engineering Manager and Project Manager
Be willing to share knowledge with or coach less experience engineers
Be an active participant and contributor to improvements in design procedures, standards development, quality, productivity.
Embrace a culture of humility, transparency and deliver with focus.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Information Technology/Telecommunication engineering from an accredited university.
Ten plus (10+) years minimum relevant experience of which three years in Utility, Renewable and/or Industrial HV & EHV substation’s SCADA and telecom systems design
Fluent in written and spoken English
Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
Desired
Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team environment
Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong presence in front of customer
Demonstrated knowledge with NERC-CIP standards and guidelines for Cyber Security (IEC 62443)
Demonstrated knowledge with standard SCADA network architecture (HMIs, Gateways, RTUs) and protocols (OPC, DNP3, etc.) as applied to substation projects.
Experience with telecom networks design and implementation for Offshore Wind or Oil & Gas Platforms
Experience in building scalable and highly available distributed networks.
Familiarity with IEC 61850 based Digital Substations (PRP, HSR, RSTP) and cybersecurity equipment (VPN, Firewall, Router, NIDS, etc.) from various vendors
Familiarity with Telecom equipment and standards (MPLS, Multiplexer, WAN, LTE, 4G), General & Emergency Alarm system, telecom monitoring system, Marine communications
Familiarity with US Electric Utility customer design and construction standards and industry codes and standards such as NEC, ANSI, NERC- CIP
Licensed as a Professional Engineer and willingness to serve as the engineer of record or be willing to obtain certification within two years
Preferred GE office location is Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Other GE offices may be considered.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 13, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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