Engineer - Controls Engineering
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 8
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
The role sits within GE Vernova's Systems Engineering group and is focused on substation automation projects delivered in India and abroad, working with GE Grid Automation products and systems. The Control Engineer performs DCS database configuration, design documentation, relay integration, system validation, and FAT/SAT and commissioning activities using GE systems and SCADA communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP3 and Modbus. The position also involves reviewing functional and technical specifications and supporting customer and cross-functional teams.
What you will do
- Perform DCS database configuration with GE system.
- Preparation of Design document, engineering document for projects
- Perform FAT and SAT activity with worldwide units.
- Perform design activity for various project.
- Perform system & database validation before the project delivery.
- Should have a good knowledge of GE relays.
- Work with the team for achieving a high level of automation in testing by promoting different innovations from the team.
- Reviewing detailed functional and technical specifications.
- Reviewing GE Grid Automation products, applications and system instruction manuals, technical presentations, and end-user training material.
- Work with Customer Support personnel to resolve customer issues
- Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, products, applications, or field issues
- Assist in preparing training material and deliver training courses, where required
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics & Communication, with a minimum of 4+ years of professional experience
- Hands on experience in validating and testing of substation automation products and solutions
- Hands on experience of various relay integration.
- Knowledge of GE system (e.g. DS Agile system, D25, D400 etc.) is added advantage.
- Knowledge of serial SCADA protocols (e.g. DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101, 103, Modbus)
- Knowledge of LAN-based SCADA protocols (e.g. IEC 61850-8-1, DNP3/TCP, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus TCP)
- Thorough knowledge of all parts of IEC 61850 standard for communication networks and systems in power substations.
- Familiarity with communications practices and procedures of electrical utilities.
- Detailed knowledge of Ethernet networking; wired / wireless and Switch technologies
- Strong organizational, communication skills and a proactive / open approach to conflict resolution
- Flexible and adaptable; open to change and modification of tasks, display initiative
- Able to share ideas and work well in a team environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Working Knowledge of DS Agile Software is preferred
- Good analytical skills with ability to identify and explain critical issues.
- Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
- Strong customer service mindset
- Prior engineering experience is preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong operational effectiveness and accountability.
Benefits and support
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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