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GE Vernova • Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Role & seniority: Lead Control Automation System Engineer (senior/lead level) overseeing HVDC Control & Protection system design, implementation, and development.
Stack/tools: IEC61850 IEDs, vendor configuration tools, System Configuration Tools, SCL file generation, IEDScout, Wireshark, HMI/SCADA, RTU/BCU/Merging Units, LAN/Industrial Ethernet, switches/routers, satellite clocks, Engineering Base (electrical schematics, BOM, wiring), substation automation concepts (sequencing/interlocking).
Lead requirements, design, implementation, and testing of the digital HVDC control system; ensure solution meets customer requirements.
Configure and integrate IEC61850 IEDs, generate SCL, test/debug IEC61850 networks, coordinate with BoP/SCADA, and assure on-time delivery within budget.
Mentor and develop engineering talent, enforce design practices and processes, oversee documentation, and support installation/commissioning activities.
8–10+ years in control and protection system design for electrical/substation projects.
Strong IEC61850 knowledge, IED/HMI/SCADA expertise, and industrial Ethernet/communication networks (IPv4, OSPF, VPN, Modbus, DNP, etc.).
Experience with protection relay logic, RTU/BCU/merging units, sequencing/interlocking, cyber/communications hardening, and Engineering Base.
Proven project leadership, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Job Description Summary As a Lead Control Automation System Engineer, you will be responsible to lead the requirement, design, implementation, and development of digital control system of the HVDC Control & Protection system. As part of this role, you will be working closely across various engineering disciplines within HVDC business. Solution and engineering centre (NPI, ITO, OTR and Product Care) in all aspects of HVDC Control & Protection system, this includes developing organizational talent and Engineering process management, provide technical guidance, mentoring, drive consistent design practices, common global processes for projects implementation and also provide technical solution that meets the NPI, project delivery and Tender objectives. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Overseeing the overall technical solution that meets customer Requirement based on reference Solution. This includes the following actives: Responsible for leading overall requirement, design, implementation, and testing of digital control system of the HVDC Control & Protection system this includes 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 on time and within defined budgets the HVDC Control System hardware. 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 departments 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 ensures quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost 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. Minimum of 8 -10 years’ experience 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 Excellent knowledge of commonly used Layer2&3 protocols such as Ipv4,OSPF,LACP,DMZ,VPN/ DMS/ADMS/ DNP, IEC, Modbus Experience relevant to electrical power systems and Substation automation engineering Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems and Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation and SCADA Desired Characteristics 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. Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed Demonstrates track record of designing quality systems/components that exceed design reqs, beat cost targets, and exceed reliability targets Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes 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.