LV Automation Engineer

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for the design/manufacturing/testing phases of Automation Systems within EPC EHV/HV Electrical Substations (AIS / GIS / HVDC / FACTS / Onshore / Offshore / Renewable/etc.,) . This includes working closely with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, sourcing and project managers.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

This role will have the following key missions:
 Define the scope and documents necessary to meet customer needs for the Hardware, Software and Configuration of Automation Systems.
 Establish technical specifications for components and subsystems, supplied by internal partners and external suppliers.
 Analyze technical proposals received and participate in technical clarifications with equipment suppliers for the Automation Components and the relevant scope of substation systems.
 Establish basic design, and then detailed drawings in compliance with contractual specifications, using CAD tools in line with company processes.
 Participate in factory tests of Automation Systems, components and related systems in compliance with contractual technical specifications and project time schedules.

Quality

• Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes at Grid solutions level and Project Engineering function
• Report or resolve any non-conformances to process in a timely manner

Performance Measurement

• Evidence of monthly workload plan
• At least a yearly engineering process review for any improvement
• Attends gate reviews with execution team to assess review effectiveness
• Attend tender technical validation meetings to bring Return of experience on past projects and ensure effective involvement of Engineering at ITO phase
• KPI in place, some consolidation done region level with analysis and associated improvement plan
• Budget followed on regular basis (as per finance requirement), anticipation and analysis of potential Budget deviation (Increase or decrease)
• Evidence of regular engineering team information/exchange meeting
• Development of key talents, in both leadership and technical depth, & Yearly skills improvement plan
• Safety leadership and performance
• Zero safety deviations, no safety non-conformances

Desired Profile
The ideal candidate for this role should possess the following qualifications and competencies:
 Graduate from Process Automation school.
 At least a year of experience in Industrial automation.
 Basic knowledge of typical substation automated systems: power supply, HVA/C, ancillary services.
 Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, HMI, Industrial Networks and data protocols.
 Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team with fluent English reading / writing.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Tambaram, India

Job ID: GE_power-1270581392

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-04-22T18:32:22