Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager

Job Description

The Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager at GE Vernova leads a project team responsible for design, integration, and testing of Grid Automation projects. This role involves collaborating with Grid Automation Solution Architects, Technical Leaders, and Project Managers to define, plan, and implement SCADA, Substation Automation, Integrated Energy Management Solutions, Substation Networks, Cybersecurity solutions, and associated site services activities for customers in the USA and Canada.

Main Head of Engineering Tasks

• Manage engineering team, defining team strategy, setting up and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Ensure high standards in project engineering, efficiency, and on-time delivery as per EMH rules
• Track and manage 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

Essential Responsibilities

Liaison & Strategy

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team across System Design, Integration and Testing
• Define and execute a clear vision and operating model for the Digital Control System Engineering organization in alignment with the GA Engineering strategy
• Drive a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• 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

Technical Governance

• Ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of engineering deliverables
• Analyse and best utilize our automation portfolio options including DS Agile, IEMS, G500, GPG, D20, etc.
• Provide guidance and review for project-critical design decisions, ensuring technical compliance with standards and customer requirements

Project & Portfolio Execution

• Support bid and project execution phases by defining system-level concepts and integration strategies
• Collaborate with global engineering teams, project management, and supply chain to ensure smooth system integration and handover to commissioning
• Drive design standardization, digital engineering tools, and best practices across DCS domain

People & Capability Development

• Build strong succession and competency development plans for all subfunctions
• Promote talent growth through coaching, technical training, and cross-project exposure
• Attract and retain high-performing engineers
• Qualify and Develop external resource contractors to augment skillsets and manage peak loads

Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with NPI, Tendering, and Regional Commercial teams to ensure alignment on technical strategy and resource deployment
• Work in close conjunction with the tendering team to provide tender estimations and post-delivery project feedback
• Represent Digital Control System Engineering in internal and external technical forums, customer meetings, and audits

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited university or college
• 8 years in electricity and automation engineering, including distribution automation, substation digitization, diagnostics, APM, device management, and cybersecurity
• 3 years designing and programming electrical control systems, including SCADA/HMI, IEC 61850, firewalls, cybersecurity, and networking
• 5 years managing engineering teams

Eligibility Requirements

• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel 30% in the US and Canada

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science; Professional Engineering License
• Knowledge of cyber asset protection regulations affecting the utilities industry including; NERC CIP, NIST
• Knowledge of network communication protocols including: Modbus, OPC (DA, AE, UA), DNP3, IEC61850 etc.
• Experience with smart grid technologies and renewable energy integration
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
• Previous work experience in multi-cultural environment
• Proven Leadership under project structure
• Strong business acumen, execution driven, process-applied, PM metrics, teamwork