Technical Leader - Substation Automation
About The Position
The Technical Leader leads technical design, development, and implementation of solution architectures from presales through delivery. The role drives offerings including Distribution Automation, Process Bus Digital Substations, Cybersecurity, and Top-Down Engineering Solutions. It works with business development and sales teams to understand customer needs and turn them into technical specifications aligned with the company's technology strategy. Project execution spans hardware such as protection relays, bay controller units, auxiliary relays, industrial computers, synchronizing clocks, and telecom equipment, as well as software for distribution automation, process bus, advanced protection schemes, cybersecurity and device management, asset performance, and microgrids. The solutions monitor, control, and protect industrial energy-sector applications. This customer-facing role presents solutions and supports demonstrations, pilots, and proofs of concept for audiences ranging from field engineers to executives. The Technical Leader is the principal technical interface for customers and the project execution team, and leads project activities from design through commissioning. The position is remote and requires travel of 30% in the United States and Canada.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- At least 5 years of experience in Digital Protection & Control Systems or Energy Management Solutions design engineering for utilities and industrial customers, ideally in Grid Automation.
- Relevant experience in Electric Power Distribution Automation, Process Bus, Substation Digitization, Monitoring & Diagnostics, Asset Performance Management (APM), Device Management (DvM), or Cybersecurity Management.
- Proficiency in designing and programming electrical control systems, including SCADA/HMI, cybersecurity, network equipment, IEC 61850, and firewalls.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to travel 30% in the United States and Canada.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.
Nice To Haves
- In-depth knowledge of automation electrical control systems, SCADA/DCS systems, and networking communication protocols.
- Experience with smart grid technologies and renewable energy integration.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with Grid Automation industry standards and regulations.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including explaining difficult concepts and influencing opinions.
- Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Cisco Certified Network Professional or Certified Protection Professional.
- Professional Engineering license.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Drive technical project activities and successful execution from design through commissioning.
- Serve as the main technical interface between customers and the project execution team.
- Lead customer technical meetings, including kickoff meetings, specification clarifications, and design reviews.
- Participate in project risk and opportunity reviews, manage engineering man-day budgets, and provide regular progress updates.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager on planning, risk mitigation, and change requests.
- Analyze customer specifications, prepare project technical documentation, validate technical solutions with customers, and ensure project document-control requirements are met.
- Specify software and intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), manage technical execution planning, and ensure adherence to GE Vernova safety standards.
- Address technical deviations, manage fault reports, and support site engineers remotely or onsite.
- Lead Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests, and coordinate with commissioning teams for major site milestones.
- Provide project-specific customer training, support tendering and commercial teams, and promote customer satisfaction through professional project execution.
- Present solutions and support demonstrations, pilots, and proofs of concept.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to GE Vernova Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Permissive time off.
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
- Professional development and a challenging work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
