Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager 

GE Vernova is an energy technology company focused on electrification and grid automation solutions. The Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager will lead teams responsible for the design, integration, and testing of grid automation projects, while providing technical governance, project execution support, and people development.

Responsibilities:

• Manage engineering team, defining team strategy, set-up & Key Performance indicators
• Keep high standards in project engineering, efficiency, and on time delivery as per EMH rules
• Track and manage resource utilization in conjunction with Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure efficiency and ability to meet demand
• Develop Substation Automation Services offerings to contribute to GA service and solutions growth
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team across System Design, Integration and Testing
• Define and execute a clear vision and operating model for the Digital Control System Engineering organization in alignment with the GA Engineering strategy
• Drive a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Lead EHS/Safety actions and performance: be fully compliant with GE rules and processes, ensure engineering teams (own and subcontracted) are properly trained and holders of required qualifications
• Ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of engineering deliverables
• Analyse and best utilize our automation portfolio options including DS Agile, IEMS, G500, GPG, D20, etc
• Provide guidance and review for project-critical design decisions, ensuring technical compliance with standards and customer requirements
• Support bid and project execution phases by defining system-level concepts and integration strategies
• Collaborate with global engineering teams, project management, and supply chain to ensure smooth system integration and handover to commissioning
• Drive design standardization, digital engineering tools, and best practices across DCS domain
• Build strong succession and competency development plans for all subfunctions
• Promote talent growth through coaching, technical training, and cross-project exposure
• Attract and retain high-performing engineers
• Qualify and Develop external resource contractors to augment skillsets and manage peak loads
• Partner closely with NPI, Tendering, and Regional Commercial teams to ensure alignment on technical strategy and resource deployment
• Work in close conjunction with the tendering team to provide tender estimations and post-delivery project feedback
• Represent Digital Control System Engineering in internal and external technical forums, customer meetings, and audits

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited university or college
• 8 years in electricity and automation engineering, including distribution automation, substation digitization, diagnostics, APM, device management, and cybersecurity
• 3 years designing and programming electrical control systems, including SCADA/HMI, IEC 61850, firewalls, cybersecurity, and networking
• 5 years managing engineering teams
• Fully fluent in English
• Willingness to travel 30% in the US and Canada
• Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science; Professional Engineering License
• Knowledge of cyber asset protection regulations affecting the utilities industry including; NERC CIP, NIST
• Knowledge of network communication protocols including: Modbus, OPC (DA, AE, UA), DNP3, IEC61850 etc
• Experience with smart grid technologies and renewable energy integration
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to influence and lead cross functional teams
• Previous work experience in multi-cultural environment
• Proven Leadership under project structure
• Strong business acumen, execution driven, process appliance, PM metrics, teamwork