Protection & Control Software Manager

GE Vernova • Saratoga Springs, UT

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About The Position

You will lead the team to enable successful Fixed Series Capacitor (FSC) and Synchronous Condenser (SC) project delivery for global FACTS projects. Scope of team responsibility includes projects’ control software design, simulations, implementation, studies, verification and commissioning activities. Your daily work will be interacting with Design Team members, other global engineering teams, Project Managers / Project Engineering Managers, Tendering and NPI (New Product Introduction) program leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 10 years of related engineering experience OR Master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 8 years of related engineering experience
• 5 years' experience in microprocessor control hardware, firmware and architecture
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% as required, which may include remote locations and international travel, and be willing to comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLC programming
• Experience with use of the MKVIe platform for controls
• Experience in power system protection
• Experience with RTDS testing of control systems

Responsibilities

• People Leadership for the team including development and reviews
• Participate in projects’ schedule planning and ensure resource availability
• Support and drive team on achieving project delivery targets
• Mentor first-time-right culture and development of skills
• Responsible for leading overall requirement, design, implementation, and validation of software design for both FSC and SCs.
• Develop and implement software design processes and tools for world class global projects, service and compliance
• Review and approve design documents, implement, and ensure quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost
• Continuously improving the product in terms of delivery speed, stability and reliability
• Provide technical guidance that influences outcomes to other people, supporting moderate complexity projects and/or tasks
• Play a key role in engineering design reviews and technical leadership, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe, reliable and compliant solutions
• Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements
• Hiring and onboarding.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level