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Senior Lead AC Control Automation System Engineer (m/f/d)

Yesterday Berlin, Germany

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary

As a Senior Lead Control Automation System Engineer, you will report to the Control & Protection Engineering Manager and will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the requirement, design, integration, installation, and commissioning of HVDC Control & Protection Systems.
Lead Control Automation Engineer scope covers design, testing and deployment support for digital control system of our HVDC substations. Our system controls and monitors the transmission of energy, to guarantee the high availability of the substation as well as to protect people and equipment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

As Senior Lead Control Automation System Engineer, you will be responsible of delivering the overall technical solution that meets customer Requirements. This includes the following activities:

  • Customer requirements capture and analysis.
  • Definition of control system architecture for a HVDC project.
  • Build and update signal list of the project.
  • Define control test strategy.
  • define detailed test plans and procedures and execute/lead/supervise tests execution.
  • SCADA/HMI development
  • Lead and support FAT tests for his/her scope.
  • Collaborate with different stakeholders (Project Manager, technical experts, site team, ...) to ensure successful delivery of his/her scope of work.
  • Interface with equipment supplier, monitor manufacturing of cabinets and supervise Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
  • Participate to the investigation of technical problems and the establishment of procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences.
  • Assist site activities relevant to the installation and commissioning of the control system.
  • Prepare replies to customer comments on technical submittals in coordination with project management.
  • Attend, as needed, meeting with customers/contractors/ consultants for technical discussions.
  • Coach and mentor new Engineers with less experience
  • Participate actively to department continuous improvement activities.
  • Follow the departments standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines.
  • Apply engineering policies and procedures.
  • Support department Continuous Improvement activities.

Required Qualifications:

  • Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Automation engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of 10-year experience in Control system development in similar application field to HVDC: Oil&Gas, Electrical Substations, transmission, and distribution, ...
  • Good understanding of Electrical systems Engineering.
  • Strong knowledge about communication protocols and networks
  • Working experience with IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices)
  • Very Good knowledge about communication design ( Fiber Optics, Ethernet network, ...)
  • Strong Knowledge about norms, standards, and technologies of Control design in electrical transmission and distribution systems: like IEC 61850
  • Knowledge of HMI and Scada system
  • Ability to understand Electrical drawing.
  • Tools: MS office (Word, Visio, Excel),
  • Technical documentation and communication skills
  • Languages: English
  • Availability to travel ~10% of time

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Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge in Cybersecurity
  • Knowledge about HVDC stations and main components.
  • Languages: French

ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEMS - GRID SOLUTIONS

GE Vernova's Grid Solutions business electrifies the world with advanced grid technologies and systems, enabling power transmission and distribution across the power grid, and supporting a decarbonized and secured energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Berlin, Germany
Job ID: GE_Vernova-1001415662
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-16T18:31:13

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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