GE Vernova

Control Automation System Engineer

GE Vernova  •  Stafford, GB (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

As a Control Automation System Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical implementation and development of digital control systems within the HVDC/Power system control and protection architecture. You will work under the guidance of lead engineers to execute design tasks, perform system integration, and support testing activities. You will contribute to project deliverables by ensuring designs meet technical specifications, safety standards, and project timelines.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Execute the design, implementation, and testing of digital control systems for HVDC/substation control and protection.
  • Configure or Knowledge on IEC 61850 IEDs using vendor-specific tools and System Configuration Tools.
  • Generate Substation Configuration Language (SCL) files for system integration.
  • Knowledge on sequencing and interlocking logic within substation automation systems.
  • Support the debugging of complex IEC 61850 communication networks using tools such as IEDScout and Wireshark.
  • Implement HMI/SCADA configurations, testing, and installation support.
  • Interface the control system with Balance of Plant equipment and external SCADA systems.
  • ·Assist in defining I/O lists and ensure signal interface compatibility.
  • Support the configuration of RTUs, Bay Controllers, and Merging Units for signal acquisition.
  • Configure industrial Ethernet switches, routers, and time synchronization systems (GPS/PTP).
  • Develop detailed design documentation using standard blocks, including electrical schematics, wiring schedules, and BOMs.
  • Assist in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and site commissioning activities.
  • Ensure all technical documentation is accurate and compliant with engineering policies.

Required Qualifications:

  • Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience or good knowledge in configuring Substation Bay Controllers, Merging Units, IEC 61850 IEDs, or HMI/SCADA technologies.
  • Experience or good knowledge on control and protection system design/implementation.
  • Working knowledge of industrial communication networks (IEC 61850, Ethernet-based protocols).
  • Experience or Knowledge in developing electrical designs for industrial control systems.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and network hardening.
  • Knowledge of Layer 2 & 3 protocols (IPv4, OSPF, LACP, VPN, Modbus, etc.).

Desired Characteristics:

  • Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to resolve technical problems.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team.
  • Proactive approach to learning and applying new technical standards and design practices.
  • Ability to contribute to quality and cost-efficiency targets during the design lifecycle.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Vernova

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world.

It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come.

GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” 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.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Year Founded
Unknown
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