GE Vernova
Lead Control Automation System Engineer
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Job Description Summary
As a Lead Control Automation System Engineer, you will be responsible to lead the requirement, design, implementation, and development of the digital control system for the HVDC Control & Protection system. As part of this role, you will be working closely across various engineering disciplines within the HVDC business. Solution and engineering centre (NPI, ITO, OTR, and Product Care) in all aspects of the HVDC Control & Protection system, this includes developing organizational talent and Engineering process management, providing technical guidance, mentoring, driving consistent design practices, common global processes for projects implementation, and also providing technical solutions that meet the NPI, project delivery, and Tender objectives.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Overseeing the overall technical solution that meets the customer Requirement based on the reference Solution. This includes the following activities:
- Responsible for leading the overall requirement, design, implementation, and testing of the digital control system of the HVDC Control & Protection system, including network & Cybersecurity design.
- Lead the configuration of IEC61850 IED’s 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.
- 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 the HVDC Control System hardware on time and within defined budgets.
- 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.
- Analyze 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.
- Panel Electrical Schematics (using Engineering Base tool)
- Wire/Cable Schedules
- Routine Test specification
- General Assembly drawings
- 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 improving 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.
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Required Qualifications
- Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.
- Strong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers/Merging Units/IEC61850 IED’s/HMI/SCADA technologies.
- Demonstrated expertise in control and protection system design.
- Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as IEC61850 and Ethernet-based protocols.
- Control & Protection Relay logics Design techniques.
- Experienced in developing electrical designs for industrial control systems.
- Knowledge of communication networks Security/Hardening and Cybersecurity best practices and excellent knowledge of commonly used Layer2&3 protocols.
- Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems and Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation, and SCADA.
Desired Characteristics
- Well-versed with MS Visio, STAMP-Confluence/Jira, Lesson learnt tools.
- 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.
- Proactively serves on cross-functional leadership teams.
- Can make decisions independently, and involves experts when needed.
- Demonstrates a track record of designing quality systems/components that exceed design requirements, beat cost targets, and exceed reliability targets.
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About GE Vernova's Grid Solutions
At Grid Solutions, we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space, our goal is to accelerate the transition to a more energy-efficient grid to fulfill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Vernova plays a pivotal role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive carbon neutrality. We help enable the transition to a greener, more reliable grid. GE Vernova has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why We Come to Work
At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What We Offer
- Working in an international team which is part of the global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford.
- A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.
- Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities.
Additional Information
- Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
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