Job Description Summary
The person will be reporting directly to the Cybersecurity, Telecom and SCADA manager. The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the development of projects for GSI NAM.
The Senior Lead SCADA engineer is responsible for performing and leading all technical aspects of major projects including Substation Automation (substation HMI, gateway, network) and Cybersecurity. The Senior Lead SCADA engineer will be the main liaison interfacing with all other technical entities on major projects including BOP, Auxillary Systems, HMI and SCADA Automation. The Lead SCADA engineer will also interface directly with the Cybersecurity lead to ensure all aspects of the project adhere to Cybersecurity and NERC CIP standards and should have great attention to detail and lead other designers and Engineers to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget with a safety mindset. The Senior Lead SCADA engineer will also support standardization efforts based on market (Data Center, HVDC, Renewable) to improve efficiency of the team.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities
- Ability to provide high level design specification for complex Substation Automation, and SCADA Systems, which may include multiple sites. The Senior Lead SCADA Engineer must be creative and able to lead their project design team to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget.
- Ability to design and lead the development of SCADA detailed design, including cybersecurity solutions, in coordination with the Cybersecurity Lead, on multiple projects.
- Ability to design network architectures to support development of substation automation (HSR, PRP, RSTP, etc.)
- Ability to review and coordinate detailed design from vendors and manufacturers to ensure delivery of optimized design compliant with the specifications and incorporating safety in design practices.
- Coordinate SCADA design with other disciplines (protection and control, primary design, site managers, commissioning engineers and field personnel). For large projects, it may include integration with EMS or ISO control center.
- Coordinate design activities will all project stakeholders (customer, project manager, project engineering manager, etc.)
- Participate to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and ensure all test documents are prepared in accordance with the customer specification.
- Prepare engineering estimates for SCADA and Cybersecurity equipment quantities and costs for proposals.
- During project execution, communicate with Project Engineering Manager to resolve engineering and design aspects that impact material cost, schedule, engineering budget, safety and quality
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for substation automation and as a mentor for the secondary design team.
- Coordinate with internal cybersecurity teams and external vendors to achieve project goals.
- Ability to 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
- Identify and Lead improvements and standardization in design, development of standard documentation, quality, productivity.
- Embrace a culture of humility, transparency and deliver with focus.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
- 5+ years of experience designing HV/EHV substation SCADA and telecom systems across utility, renewable, and industrial sectors.
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer
Desired
- Ability to 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
- 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
- Solid understanding of industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and other OT technologies.
- Demonstrated Experience of OT-specific protocols and standards such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, and OPC.
- Experience in Industrial communication network and system security IEC 62443 standards.
- Good understanding of NERC CIP Cybersecurity regulation.
- Excellent 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 and focused on delivering value to customers
- Experience with substation projects, include renewable energy
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 01, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
