GE Vernova is hiring a Control Automation System Engineer to lead the requirement, design, implementation, and development of digital control systems for HVDC Control & Protection. You will work closely across various engineering disciplines to develop talent, manage processes, and deliver technical solutions for new product introduction, project delivery, and tender objectives.
What You'll Do
- Oversee the overall technical solution that meets customer requirements based on reference solutions.
- Lead the requirement, design, implementation, and testing of the digital control system, including network & cybersecurity design.
- Lead the configuration of IEC61850 IEDs via vendor-specific tools and System Configuration Tools for complete system integration.
- Lead the generation of Substation Configuration description Language (SCL) files for system integration.
- Apply knowledge of sequencing & interlocking principles used in substation automation systems and their implementation on IEC61850 IEDs.
- Lead the design, configuration, and testing required to deliver HVDC Control System hardware on time and within budget.
- Lead the testing and debugging of complex IEC61850 communication systems using tools like IEDSCout and Wireshark.
- Coordinate and interface the HVDC Control System with Balance of Plant equipment and SCADA systems.
- Define the main IO Lists of the control system and analyze signal interfaces for compatibility.
- Lead 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.
- 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.
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects.
- Coach and develop department talent.
- Continuously improve the product in terms of delivery speed, stability, and reliability.
- Review and approve design documents to ensure quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost.
What We're Looking For
- Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.
- Strong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers/Merging Units/IEC61850 IEDs/HMI/SCADA technologies.
- Minimum of 4-7 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 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, Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation, and SCADA.
Nice to Have
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze 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.
Technical Stack
- IEC61850, IEDSCout, Wireshark, HMI/SCADA technologies
- Engineering Base tool
- IPv4, OSPF, LACP, DMZ, VPN, DMS, ADMS, DNP, IEC, Modbus
Team & Environment
Works across various engineering disciplines within the HVDC business and Solution and engineering centre, covering New Product Introduction, Inquiry to Order, Order to Remittance, and Product Care.
