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Lead Control Automation System Engineer
GE Vernova. Lead overall requirements, design, implementation, and testing of digital HVDC Control & Protection systems, including network and cybersecurity design .
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssemblyCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead overall requirements, design, implementation, and testing of digital HVDC Control & Protection systems, including network and cybersecurity design
- Lead configuration of IEC61850 IEDs using vendor-specific and system configuration tools
- Generate Substation Configuration Description Language (SCL) files for system integration
- Apply sequencing and interlocking principles to substation automation systems and IEC61850 IEDs
- Lead design, configuration, and testing of HVDC Control System hardware within schedule and budget
- Test and debug complex IEC61850 communication systems using tools such as IEDScout and Wireshark
- Implement, test, and install HMI/SCADA technologies
- Coordinate HVDC Control Systems with Balance of Plant equipment and SCADA systems
- Define control-system IO lists and analyze signal interfaces for compatibility
- Lead configuration of RTUs, Bay Controllers, and Merging Units for digital substation signal acquisition
- Design LAN networks and communication architectures; configure industrial Ethernet switches, routers, and satellite clocks
- Follow standard design practices, engineering reviews, and guidelines
- Define control-panel requirements and produce design documentation, including electrical schematics, wire/cable schedules, routine test specifications, assembly drawings, and bills of materials
- Oversee Control System testing and FAT witnessing
- Present technical information to internal and external customers
- Assist with installation and commissioning site activities
- Ensure proper documentation of project technical data
- Coach and develop department talent
- Continuously improve product delivery speed, stability, and reliability
- Review and approve design documents and ensure quality, timely, and cost-targeted deliverables
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field
- Strong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers, Merging Units, IEC61850 IEDs, and HMI/SCADA technologies
- Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in control and protection system design
- Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as IEC61850 and Ethernet-based protocols
- Control & Protection Relay logics Design techniques
- Experience developing electrical designs for industrial control systems
- Knowledge of communication network security/hardening and cybersecurity best practices
- Excellent knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols including IPv4, OSPF, LACP, DMZ, VPN, DMS/ADMS, DNP, IEC, and Modbus
- Experience relevant to electrical power systems and substation automation engineering
- Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems, digital control systems, substation automation, and SCADA
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Ability to lead programs/projects
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
- Established project management skills
- Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes