GE Vernova develops and delivers technologies for the global energy sector, helping power systems meet demand while reducing emissions. Its portfolio spans gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power solutions, bringing together large-scale engineering, manufacturing, and energy expertise. For job seekers, the company offers opportunities to work on infrastructure and technologies supporting more reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon electricity.
Lead HVDC Control and Automation Systems Engineer – Noida (Hybrid)
Lead the design and delivery of HVDC digital control and protection systems, including IEC 61850 substation automation. Guide cybersecurity, testing, commissioning, and engineering teams at GE Vernova.
Description
- Own requirements, design, implementation, and testing for HVDC digital control and protection systems
- Direct technical solutions that satisfy customer requirements and align with reference designs
- Develop network and cybersecurity architectures
- Configure IEC 61850 IEDs with vendor and system configuration tools
- Create Substation Configuration Description Language (SCL) files for system integration
- Apply sequencing and interlocking principles to substation automation systems
- Design, configure, and test HVDC control-system hardware within schedule and budget constraints
- Test and troubleshoot IEC 61850 communications with tools such as IEDScout and Wireshark
- Implement, test, and install HMI and SCADA technologies
- Coordinate HVDC control systems with Balance of Plant equipment and SCADA systems
- Define control-system I/O lists and evaluate signal interfaces
- Configure RTUs, bay controllers, and merging units for digital substation signal acquisition
- Design LANs and communications architectures, including configuration of industrial Ethernet switches, routers, and satellite clocks
- Apply standard design practices, engineering reviews, and established guidelines
- Define control-panel requirements and prepare schematics, wire and cable schedules, routine test specifications, assembly drawings, and bills of materials
- Lead control-system testing and witness factory acceptance tests
- Present technical information to internal and external customers
- Support installation and commissioning activities at project sites
- Record technical data according to engineering policies and procedures
- Coach and develop department team members
- Drive improvements in product delivery speed, stability, and reliability
- Review and approve design documents while ensuring quality deliverables meet schedule and cost targets
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong experience configuring substation bay controllers, merging units, IEC 61850 IEDs, and HMI/SCADA technologies
- Eight to ten years of experience designing control and protection systems
- Knowledge of industrial communications, including IEC 61850 and Ethernet-based protocols
- Experience designing control and protection relay logic
- Experience creating electrical designs for industrial control systems
- Knowledge of network security hardening and cybersecurity best practices
- Thorough knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, including IPv4, OSPF, LACP, DMZ, VPN, DMS/ADMS, DNP, IEC, and Modbus
- Experience with electrical power systems and substation automation engineering
- Working knowledge of industrial and utility control and protection systems, digital control systems, substation automation, and SCADA
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities
- Ability to analyze issues and develop solutions
- Ability to lead programs and projects
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
- Established project management capabilities
- Demonstrated technical leadership in complex systems engineering development environments
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is provided.