Lead Engineer - Controls Engineering

Overview

Lead engineer delivering automation & control solutions for high-voltage substations.

Key Responsibilities

• dcs design
• ied integration
• technical documentation
• design review
• factory acceptance
• stakeholder coordination

Tasks

-Analyze customer technical requirements and represent customer interests to the Growth leader in finalizing design decisions -Adhere to all safe working procedures in accordance with EHS instructions. Demonstrate commitment to safety through active participation -Co-ordinate with various stakeholders including Testing team and participate in Factory inspection plan (FAT) to ensure successful closure of open points. Provide support to the site team to resolve technical issues and raise snag lists. Manage technical interface with suppliers & partners -Ensure Quality on-time delivery of design to stakeholders. Track execution progress. Anticipate and mitigate delivery issues and implement change. Manage design time spent in man hours on relevant activities. -Perform Job study for Automation projects. Establish, based on tender, project strategy and delivery schedule, the conceptual DCS design, list of deliverables and finalize project Bill of Materials / budget man-days. Update risk assessment related to design & apply mitigation plan when required -Participate with Project Management and finalize technical and cost impact. Identity additional scope / work and support for Variation Order (VO) claim. -Prepare and release Technical Design drawings, documents, Engineering Calculations and DCS configurations. Select and finalize IEDs, Bought-on-Job materials and raise purchase requisition to meet the delivery schedule. Explore cost optimization in all design phases. -Perform design reviews. Attend Customer technical meetings and prepare compliance to customer observation / comments to secure approvals. Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and process -Lead and guide project team members. Perform and validate Integration of IEDs in various protocols, troubleshooting of SAS systems. Share Return of Experience and implement the applicable RoEs in project design. Co-ordinate with Product Line for closure of technical issues.

Requirements

• substation automation
• iec 61850
• networking
• database
• dcs troubleshooting
• 8‑10 years

What You Bring

-Networking & VLAN concepts and communication architecture -Ability to work independently. -In-depth understanding of key business drivers to accomplish own work; In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the overall team. -Strong oral and written communication skills with internal and external customers. -Strong interpersonal & problem-solving skills. -Working knowledge of protection systems and commissioning processes for SAS (considered an added advantage). -Collaboration and Teamwork; Innovation; Convincing and Influencing -Proficient in project organization and engineering workflows, ensuring efficient execution and delivery. -Understanding of utility-specific standards and practices, with experience adapting solutions to meet diverse customer requirements. -Database configuration and IED integration -Familiarity with Cybersecurity standards and configuration practices relevant to SAS environments. -Skilled in DCS troubleshooting tools, enabling effective diagnostics and resolution of system issues. -Communication protocols: IEC 61850, Modbus, IEC 103, IEC 104 -Extensive knowledge of Substation Automation technologies, including: -8–10 years of hands-on experience in independently managing the design, testing, and troubleshooting of Substation Automation Systems (SAS).

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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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