[Hiring] Lead SCADA And Telecom Engineer @GE Vernova

Role Description

The Lead SCADA and telecom engineer is responsible to perform and lead all technical aspects of Electric Substation SCADA and telecom system design deliverables. Should have great attention to detail of all project requirements and lead other designers to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget with a safety mindset.

• Provide functional design specification for complex SCADA and Telecom Systems, including multiple sites, typically windfarm, onshore and offshore substations and O&M centers.
• Review and coordinate detailed design from vendors and manufacturers to ensure delivery of optimized high performing integrated SCADA and Telecom design compliant with specifications, applicable codes and standards, incorporating safety in design practices.
• Ensure design compliance with NERC CIP requirements, applicable cybersecurity standards (e.g. IEC 62443), Substation SCADA based on IEC-61850, DNP, Telecom standards and best industry practices.
• Coordinate SCADA and telecom design with other disciplines (protection and control, primary design, site managers, commissioning engineers, and field personnel).
• Develop Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures and participate in FAT and SAT.
• Prepare engineering estimates for telecom and SCADA system, estimating equipment quantities and costs for proposals.
• Communicate with Project Engineering Manager to resolve engineering and design aspects impacting material cost, schedule, engineering budget, safety, and quality.
• Communicate effectively with the customer and report any potential opportunity for variations or risks to the project to the Project Engineering Manager and Project Manager.
• Share knowledge with or coach less experienced engineers.
• Participate and contribute to improvements in design procedures, standards development, quality, and productivity.
• Embrace a culture of humility, transparency, and deliver with focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Information Technology/Telecommunication engineering from an accredited university.
• Ten plus (10+) years minimum relevant experience, including three years in Utility, Renewable and/or Industrial HV & EHV substation’s SCADA and telecom systems design.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.

Requirements

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong presence in front of customers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NERC-CIP standards and guidelines for Cyber Security (IEC 62443).
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard SCADA network architecture (HMIs, Gateways, RTUs) and protocols (OPC, DNP3, etc.) as applied to substation projects.
• Experience with telecom networks design and implementation for Offshore Wind or Oil & Gas Platforms.
• Experience in building scalable and highly available distributed networks.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 based Digital Substations (PRP, HSR, RSTP) and cybersecurity equipment (VPN, Firewall, Router, NIDS, etc.) from various vendors.
• Familiarity with Telecom equipment and standards (MPLS, Multiplexer, WAN, LTE, 4G), General & Emergency Alarm system, telecom monitoring system, Marine communications.
• Familiarity with US Electric Utility customer design and construction standards and industry codes and standards such as NEC, ANSI, NERC-CIP.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer and willingness to serve as the engineer of record or be willing to obtain certification within two years.
• Preferred GE office location is Oakbrook Terrace, IL; other GE offices may be considered.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.