Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager

🕒 September 14

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $113.2k - $188.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

⚙️ Systems Engineer

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GE Vernova

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10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. The company offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power technologies, aimed at providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a strong focus on innovation, GE Vernova plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of global power systems and supports the transition to net-zero emissions by 2030.

📋 Description

• Lead and develop a project team responsible for design, integration, and testing on Grid Automation projects • Define, plan, and implement SCADA, Substation Automation, Integrated Energy Management Solutions, Substation Networks, cybersecurity solutions, and associated site services • Manage the engineering team, defining team strategy, setup, and key performance indicators • Maintain high standards in project engineering, efficiency, and on-time delivery • Track and manage resource utilization with the Project Management Office • Develop Substation Automation Services offerings • Lead, mentor, and develop teams across System Design, Integration, and Testing • Define and execute the vision and operating model for the Digital Control System Engineering organization • Drive technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement • Lead EHS/Safety actions and performance and ensure compliance with GE rules and processes • Ensure engineering teams and subcontractors are properly trained and hold required qualifications • Ensure consistent, high-quality engineering deliverables • Analyze and optimize automation portfolio options including DS Agile, IEMS, G500, GPG, and D20 • Guide and review project-critical design decisions for technical compliance • Support bids and project execution by defining system-level concepts and integration strategies • Collaborate with global engineering, project management, and supply chain teams on system integration and commissioning handover • Drive design standardization, digital engineering tools, and best practices • Build succession and competency development plans • Promote talent growth through coaching, technical training, and cross-project exposure • Attract and retain high-performing engineers • Qualify and develop external resource contractors • Partner with NPI, Tendering, and Regional Commercial teams on technical strategy and resource deployment • Provide tender estimations and post-delivery project feedback • Represent Digital Control System Engineering in technical forums, customer meetings, and audits

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited university or college • 8 years in electricity and automation engineering, including distribution automation, substation digitization, diagnostics, APM, device management, and cybersecurity • 3 years designing and programming electrical control systems, including SCADA/HMI, IEC 61850, firewalls, cybersecurity, and networking • 5 years managing engineering teams • Fully fluent in English • Willingness to travel 30% in the US and Canada • Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred • Professional Engineering License preferred • Knowledge of NERC CIP and NIST regulations • Knowledge of Modbus, OPC (DA, AE, UA), DNP3, and IEC61850 network communication protocols • Experience with smart grid technologies and renewable energy integration • Previous work experience in a multi-cultural environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus • Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Prescription drug coverage • Health Coach access • Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling and referral services • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan • Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions • Company retirement contributions • Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants • Tuition assistance • Adoption assistance • Paid parental leave • Disability benefits • Life insurance • 12 paid holidays • Permissive time off • Professional development • Relocation assistance not provided