The Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager will lead a team in designing and integrating Grid Automation projects, ensuring high-quality engineering solutions and project delivery while managing resources and collaborating with stakeholders.
Job Description SummaryAt GE Vernova, we are leading the electrification of the world, helping to ensure a reliable and sustainable energy future. Our Grid Automation business is at the forefront of this mission, providing critical solutions for monitoring, controlling, protecting and optimizing electrical grids.
The Digital Control System Engineering Manager will lead & develop a project team of technical resources responsible for design, integration and testing on Grid Automation projects. Through close collaboration with the Grid Automation Solution Architects, Technical Leaders and Project Managers, the team defines, plans & implements SCADA, Substation Automation, Integrated Energy Management Solutions, Substation Networks, Cybersecurity solutions and associated site services activities for customers in the USA and Canada. This individual will provide strategic and technical leadership, ensuring high-quality system-level engineering solutions, robust technical governance, and effective people and capability development aligned with business goals.
Main Head of Engineering tasks include:
• Manage engineering team, defining team strategy, set-up & Key Performance indicators
• Keep 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.Job Description#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
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 August 26, 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.
The Digital Control System Engineering Manager will lead & develop a project team of technical resources responsible for design, integration and testing on Grid Automation projects. Through close collaboration with the Grid Automation Solution Architects, Technical Leaders and Project Managers, the team defines, plans & implements SCADA, Substation Automation, Integrated Energy Management Solutions, Substation Networks, Cybersecurity solutions and associated site services activities for customers in the USA and Canada. This individual will provide strategic and technical leadership, ensuring high-quality system-level engineering solutions, robust technical governance, and effective people and capability development aligned with business goals.
Main Head of Engineering tasks include:
• Manage engineering team, defining team strategy, set-up & Key Performance indicators
• Keep 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.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Leadership & 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:
- Fully 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 appliance, PM metrics, teamwork
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 August 26, 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.
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