Digital Control System Engineer

GE Vernova is a leading company in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Digital Control System Engineer. This role involves supporting project management and technical leaders in the design and implementation of automation and control engineering solutions for substation automation projects.

Responsibilities:

• Execute job studies for automation projects, defining project strategy, conceptual DCS design, deliverables, BoM, man-hour estimates, and design risk mitigation plans
• Develop and release technical design documentation, engineering calculations, DCS configurations, and IED selections, with a focus on cost-effective solutions
• Lead design reviews and customer technical discussions, resolving comments and driving timely approvals in compliance with quality and engineering standards
• Design augmentation solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and infrastructure
• Perform critical engineering calculations, including network data flow analysis and data point estimation, and review factory and assembly drawings for design accuracy
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and partners to support FAT, site issue resolution, snag closure, and Site Acceptance Testing
• Provide technical leadership for project execution, including multi-protocol IED integration, SAS troubleshooting, and incorporation of lessons learned into future designs
• Drive on-time, high-quality delivery of design packages by tracking progress, controlling design hours, mitigating execution risks, and supporting scope and variation order assessments
• Represent customer technical requirements in design decisions, align engineering deliverables with business objectives, and ensure strict adherence to EHS standards and safe work practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years of experience in design, testing, troubleshooting, and delivery of Substation Automation Systems (SAS)
• Fluent in English and able to travel up to 30% across the U.S. and Canada
• Strong expertise in substation automation design and implementation, including network architecture, SCADA/HMI, databases, cybersecurity, IED integration, and system testing
• Proficient in programming electrical control systems, including SCADA/HMI, network devices, firewalls, IEC 61131 PLCs, and energy management systems for utility, industrial, DER, and microgrid applications
• Knowledgeable in utility standards, protection systems, commissioning, and tailoring solutions to customer needs
• Experienced with grid automation protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, and DNP3, as well as smart grid and renewable energy integration
• Skilled in DCS troubleshooting, diagnostics, project planning, engineering workflows, and execution
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• PE license and relevant certifications are a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio