Lead Control Automation System Engineer – Green Energy Transition
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
As a Lead Control Automation System Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the requirement, design, implementation, and development of the digital control system of the HVDC Control & Protection system.
As part of this role, you will work closely across various engineering disciplines within HVDC business.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Responsible for leading overall requirement, design, implementation, and testing of digital control system of the HVDC Control & Protection system including network & Cybersecurity design.
* Lead configuration of IEC61850 IED’s via vendor specific tools and System Configuration Tools for complete system integration.
* Lead 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.
* Analyse 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 department's 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.
* Create Panel Electrical Schematics (using Engineering Base tool).
* Produce Wire/Cable Schedules.
* Prepare Routine Test specification.
* Prepare General Assembly drawings.
* Prepare 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 improve the product in terms of delivery speed, stability and reliability.
* Review and approve design documents, implement, and ensure quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost.
Required Qualifications
* Degree in Electronics / Electrical engineering or related field.
* Advanced background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers/Merging Units/ IEC61850 IED’s / HMI / SCADA technologies.
* Significant and demonstrated hands‑on 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 in developing electrical designs for industrial control systems.
* Knowledge of communication networks Security/Hardening and Cybersecurity best practices.
* Excellent knowledge of commonly used Layer2&3 protocols such as Ipv4, OSPF, LACP, DMZ, VPN/ DMS/ ADMS/ DNP, IEC, Modbus.
* Experience relevant to electrical power systems and Substation automation engineering.
* Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems and Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation and SCADA.
Desired Characteristics
* Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
* Demonstrated 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.
* Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; makes decisions independently; pulls in experts when needed.
* Demonstrates track record of designing quality systems / components that exceed design requirements, beat cost targets, and exceed reliability targets.
About Us
GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function / Industries
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Electric Power Generation
What We Offer
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities – including private health insurance. A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.
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Location: Stafford, England, United Kingdom
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