We offer possibility to work in a cross-cultural and multifunctional environment, striving to build green technology by maximizing the efficiency of connecting renewable energy to transmission grids. Via our projects, you truly have a chance to make the world a better place by helping our global customers in saving vital energy and securing stable electricity transmission.
As a Senior Lead SCADA/HMI Engineer, you will guide and elevate the work of other engineers through clear technical direction, structured reviews, and formal approval processes. You will hold strong accountability for the technical solution, take ownership of the design, engineering, configuration, and validation of SCADA/HMI and communication systems across our product and solution portfolio. You are expected to provide both verbal and written technical leadership, ensuring engineering quality, consistency, and adherence to standards. Your role includes mentoring peers, reviewing deliverables, and driving best practices across the team. You are a seasoned expert, however more than exact years of experience, we expect you to be a self-starter with high level of flexibility, resilience, and self-learning attitude.
We offer:
- Strong support from the team and co-operation with other Centre of Excellence (CoE) globally
- Opportunities for learning and professional career development
- Inspiring environment among young people and benefits of a big companyJob Description
Key Individual Accountabilities:
- Technical Leadership: Lead and review the design, specifications and team deliverables. Ensure quality deliverables, lead technical initiatives and continuous improvement. Diagnose and resolve issues related to SCADA, HMI, and communication systems promptly. Identify and implement improvements to enhance the efficiency and reliability of SCADA/HMI systems.
- System Design and Architecture: Design and refine the architecture for SCADA systems tailored to STATCOM projects. Additionally, develop user-friendly HMIs for real-time monitoring and control of STATCOM systems and select and design appropriate communication protocols (e.g., MODBUS, DNP3, IEC 61850) for data exchange.
- Implementation and Integration: Oversee the installation and commissioning of SCADA/HMI systems in STATCOM projects and ensure seamless integration of SCADA systems with existing infrastructure and other control systems. Conduct rigorous testing (functional and performance testing) to validate system reliability and performance.
- Lifecycle Management: Manage system updates, patches, and upgrades to enhance functionality and security.
- Compliance and Cyber security: Ensure that all systems comply with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., NERC CIP, IEC 62351). Knowledge on cyber security practices and controls such as IEC62443.
- Technology awareness: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to innovate and enhance system capabilities. Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology
- Advanced experience in SCADA engineering from energy, industrial or utility projects
- Familiarity with design engineering tools e.g. Aveva Plant SCADA, Eaton SMP gateway, Zenon software platform etc.
- Familiarity with network traffic debugging tools. e.g: Wireshark
- Familiarity with testing/simulator tools. e.g. IEDScout, TMW Test Harness
- Experience in electrical design of substation secondary systems is a benefit
- Knowing electro-technical standards is a benefit
- Ability to interpret customer technical specifications
- Fluent written and oral skills in English; other languages are benefit
- Ability to travel to customer sites
Who you are:
- Person with strong accountability
- Team player with collaborative attitude
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in groups as well as autonomously on tasks
- Curious, open-minded and willingness to learn
- Analytical and innovative approach in problem solving
- “Make things happen” mentality
- Able to work in international environment
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
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Technology
- Advanced experience in SCADA engineering for energy, industrial, or utility projects
- Familiarity with Aveva Plant SCADA, Eaton SMP Gateway, or Zenon software platforms
- Familiarity with network traffic debugging tools such as Wireshark
- Familiarity with testing or simulator tools such as IEDScout and TMW Test Harness
- Experience in electrical design of substation secondary systems
- Knowledge of electrotechnical standards
- Ability to interpret customer technical specifications
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Ability to travel to customer sites
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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