The Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager will lead and develop a technical team responsible for the design, integration, and testing of Grid Automation projects across the USA and Canada. This role ensures high-quality engineering solutions, technical governance, and capability development while aligning with GE Vernova’s Grid Automation strategy.
What You'll Do
- Manage engineering team, defining team strategy, set-up & Key Performance indicators
- Keep high standards in project engineering, efficiency, and on time delivery as per EMH rules
- Track and manage resource utilization in conjunction with Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure efficiency and ability to meet demand
- Develop Substation Automation Services offerings to contribute to GA service and solutions growth
- Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team across System Design, Integration and Testing
- Define and execute a clear vision and operating model for the Digital Control System Engineering organization in alignment with the GA Engineering strategy
- Drive a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Lead EHS/Safety actions and performance: be fully compliant with GE rules and processes, ensure engineering teams (own and subcontracted) are properly trained and holders of required qualifications
- Ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of engineering deliverables
- Analyse and best utilize our automation portfolio options including DS Agile, IEMS, G500, GPG, D20, etc.
- Provide guidance and review for project-critical design decisions, ensuring technical compliance with standards and customer requirements
- Support bid and project execution phases by defining system-level concepts and integration strategies
- Collaborate with global engineering teams, project management, and supply chain to ensure smooth system integration and handover to commissioning
- Drive design standardization, digital engineering tools, and best practices across DCS domain
- Build strong succession and competency development plans for all subfunctions
- Promote talent growth through coaching, technical training, and cross-project exposure
- Attract and retain high-performing engineers
- Qualify and Develop external resource contractors to augment skillsets and manage peak loads
- Partner closely with NPI, Tendering, and Regional Commercial teams to ensure alignment on technical strategy and resource deployment
- Work in close conjunction with the tendering team to provide tender estimations and post-delivery project feedback
- Represent Digital Control System Engineering in internal and external technical forums, customer meetings, and audits
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited university or college
- 8 years in electricity and automation engineering, including distribution automation, substation digitization, diagnostics, APM, device management, and cybersecurity
- 3 years designing and programming electrical control systems, including SCADA/HMI, IEC 61850, firewalls, cybersecurity, and networking
- 5 years managing engineering teams
- Fully fluent in English
- Willingness to travel 30% in the US and Canada
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science
- Professional Engineering License
- Knowledge of cyber asset protection regulations affecting the utilities industry including; NERC CIP, NIST
- Knowledge of network communication protocols including: Modbus, OPC (DA, AE, UA), DNP3, IEC61850 etc.
- Experience with smart grid technologies and renewable energy integration
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to influence and lead cross functional teams
- Previous work experience in multi-cultural environment
- Proven Leadership under project structure
- Strong business acumen, execution driven, process appliance, PM metrics, teamwork
Technical Stack
- SCADA
- HMI
- IEC 61850
- firewalls
- cybersecurity
- networking
- DS Agile
- IEMS
- G500
- GPG
- D20
- Modbus
- OPC DA
- OPC AE
- OPC UA
- DNP3
Team & Environment
Engineering team responsible for System Design, Integration and Testing; reports to GA Engineering leadership; collaborates with Solution Architects, Technical Leaders, Project Managers, PMO, NPI, Tendering, and Regional Commercial teams
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
- Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
- Company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
Compensation: $113,200.00 - $188,800.00 annually; geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas. Discretionary annual bonus.
Work Mode
Position is remote; travel required up to 30% within the US and Canada.
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).
