Systems Engineer Specialist- Electrical Control Systems

Job Description

• Execute assigned engineering activities for Protection & Control projects in line with the technical strategy defined or in collaboration with the Technical Leader

• Develop discipline-specific technical deliverables such as system configurations, SCADA applications, equipment parameterization, signal treatment, communication interfaces, databases and technical documentation depending on project scope.

• Configure and integrate SCADA systems, including HMI screens, equipment interfaces, communication protocols, digital and analog signals, events and alarm management.

• Configure and validate protection, control and automation equipment, including L1/L2 IEDs, logical functions, protection settings and communication interfaces.

• Design, develop and implement communication network architectures and data exchange solutions using protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC, EGD and IEC 60870-5-104.

• Contribute to master file completion, architecture definition, technical documentation updates and preparation of project engineering deliverables.

• Prepare and maintain technical information required for internal and customer documentation packages, ensuring quality, completeness and traceability.

• Support the definition and implementation of technical solutions in collaboration with Technical Application Engineering (TAE), ensuring alignment between customer requirements, engineering capabilities and project scope.

• Execute test instructions and participate in internal validation testing, pre-FAT, FAT and SAT activities under project technical governance.

• Support identification, analysis and resolution of technical issues during engineering, validation, commissioning and project delivery stages.

• Collaborate with Project Management, Services, Procurement, Manufacturing, Tendering and other engineering disciplines to ensure coordinated and efficient project execution.

• Act, when required, as a technical interface with customers during project execution, ensuring effective communication and alignment with local project teams.

• Maintain traceability of engineering changes, technical inputs and deliverables within the project execution framework.

• Provide technical support during project execution and participate, when required, in site commissioning, start-up and field validation activities to ensure successful system delivery.

• Contribute to lessons learned, standardization initiatives and continuous improvement actions aimed at enhancing project execution, operational performance and customer satisfaction.

• Support commercial and tendering activities through return-of-experience feedback, technical expertise and optimization of project cost and delivery performance.

• Contribute to achieving project objectives related to quality, schedule, customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

• Follow GE Vernova compliance policies and promote a culture of integrity, transparency and open reporting.

• Continuously develop technical knowledge in Protection & Control systems, Electrical Control Systems (ECS), communication networks, engineering tools and project execution practices.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Understanding of systems, networks, and communications.
• Experience in Electrical Control Systems (ECS) engineering for power generation facilities
• Design and implementation of Protection & Control (P&C) systems for gas turbine-driven power plants.
• IT-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to learning and applying new technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Electricity Transmission, Distribution & Industrial markets.
• Intermediate or advanced Excel.
• Languages: Fully fluent in English and Spanish.
• Autonomy & rigor.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer focus and ability to cooperate with different departments.
• Availability for occasional domestic and international travel.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Basauri, Spain

Job ID: GE_Vernova-R5047121

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-07-20T15:08:01