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Digital Control Systems Engineering ManagerGE VernovaLa Prairie, Minnesota, United States
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Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager

GE Vernova
  • US
    La Prairie, Minnesota, United States
  • US
    La Prairie, Minnesota, United States

About

Job Description Summary The Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager is responsible for managing & developing project technical resources to support project managers' team during project execution. She/he defines, plans & implements delivery model for SCADA, Substation Automation, Substation Networks, Integrated Energy Management Solutions engineering and associated site services activities, in close collaboration with Project Management, Protection & Control and Packaged Solutions Engineering teams. She/he manages an engineering team and ensures the availability of skilled resources.#LI-ML2Job Description

Main Head of Engineering tasks include:

  • Manage engineering team, defining team strategy, set-up & Key Performance indicators
  • Keep high standards in project engineering, efficiency, on time delivery as per EMH rules
  • Tracks and manages 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.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Delivery engineering projects on time, as per budget, with highest quality standards
  • Analyse and best utilize our automation portfolio options including DS Agile, IEMS, G500, GPG, D20, etc
  • Coach engineering team & develop individual & team skills
  • Work in close conjunction with the tendering team to ensure timely support as needed on tender estimations and post-delivery project feedback
  • Ensure resources optimization & adequate support to Customer projects.
  • Development and qualification of external resource contractors to augment skillsets and manage peak loads.
  • Interface with customers (internal and external) for most important projects and technical issues resolution
  • Ensure full usage of defined Product Line engineering tools with the engineering team, be an active contributor to continuous improvement by sharing enhancement proposals and best practices.
  • Define engineering and delivery model strategy for Substation Automation, IEMS and associated site services activities
  • Develop/ Promote training portfolio internally and externally 
  • Develop & Manage Installed Base data, use it to identify opportunities with Commercial team
  • Be the prime interface with central operations and engineering teams for technical priority management
  • Be an active contributor to Customer Complaints (ACT or equivalent) solving
  • 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 when required. Lead to EHS monitoring actions, perform HSV
  • Follow GE Vernova compliance Policies ('The Spirit and The Letter') and promote open reporting
  • Act as chief operating officer in compliance with engineering regulatory bodies (e.g. APEGA)
  • Support Commercial team by return of experience, optimizing engineering costs & deliveries

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited university or college.
  • Engineering and Business knowledge, with mandatory experience in Automation activities
  • Min 10 years of experience in Electricity and Automation engineering
  • Knowledge of Electricity Transmission, Distribution & Industrial markets
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of network communication protocols including; Modbus, OPC (DA, AE, UA), DNP3, IEC61850 etc. 
  • Knowledge of cyber asset protection regulations effecting the utilities industry including; NERC CIP, NIST
  • Fully fluent in English
  • Willingness to travel 30%

Desired Characteristics:

  • Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science and P. Eng certification
  • Previous work experience in multi-cultural environment
  • Proven Leadership under project structure
  • Excellent business acumen, execution driven, process appliance, PM metrics, teamwork
  • Expertise required in: engineering, reporting
  • High energy, positive individual loving operational challenges
  • Proactivity & Reactivity, Autonomy & Rigor
  • Capability to manage & motivate an engineering team

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between , ,00 CAD Annual.  The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including candidate's experience, education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: février 02, 2026
  • La Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Languages

  • English
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