Senior Control Automation Engineer

Overview

Lead design & validation of HVDC control & protection systems, IEC61850, cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• control design
• iec 61850
• system deployment
• cybersecurity
• design review
• project analysis

Tasks

-Responsible for coaching and developing department talent. -Responsible for leading overall requirement, design, implementation, and development of digital control system of the HVDC Control & Protection system this includes network & Cybersecurity design -Be the owner of all aspects of HVDC IEC 61850 Implementation and system deployment, system Configuration, and validation, as well as all usual integration challenges of the control & protection system -Ensure security and compliance standards are taken into consideration into the design decisions -Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements -Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed -Implement and maintain the control & protection system reference and customer solutions -Continuously improving the product in terms of delivery speed, stability and reliability -Review and approve design documents, implement, and ensures quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost

Requirements

• iec61850
• scada
• electrical degree
• 15 years
• control systems
• project management

What You Bring

-Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems and Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation and SCADA -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. -Demonstrates track record of designing quality systems/components that exceed design reqs, beat cost targets, and exceed reliability targets -Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field. -Experience relevant to electrical power systems and Substation automation engineering -Excellent knowledge of commonly used Layer2&3 protocols such as Ipv4, OSPF, LACP, DMZ, VPN/ DMS/ADMS/ DNP, IEC, Modbus -Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as IEC61850 and Ethernet based protocols. -IEC 61850 Implementation, system integration and system deployment -Strong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers/Merging Units/ IEC61850 IED’s -Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment -Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. -Experienced in developing electrical designs for industrial control systems -Minimum of 15 years’ experience in control and protection system design -Control & Protection Relay logics Design techniques -Knowledge of communication networks Security/Hardening and Cybersecurity best practices

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About Ge Vernova

-Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings. -Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies. -On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects. -Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain. -Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure. -Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.

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