Lead AC Control Automation Engineer

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted September 23, 2026

$114k - $174k· Est.

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Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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About GE Grid Solutions: At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies.

As Lead Control Automation System Engineer, you will be responsible of delivering the overall technical solution that meets customer Requirements. This includes the following activities:
Customer requirements capture and analysis.
Definition of control system architecture for a HVDC project.
Build and update signal list of the project.
Define control test strategy.
define detailed test plans and procedures and execute/lead/supervise tests execution.
SCADA/HMI development
Lead and support FAT tests for his/her scope.
Collaborate with different stakeholders (Project Manager, technical experts, site team, ...) to ensure successful delivery of his/her scope of work.
Interface with equipment supplier, monitor manufacturing of cabinets and supervise Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
Participate to the investigation of technical problems and the establishment of procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences.
Assist site activities relevant to the installation and commissioning of the control system.
Prepare replies to customer comments on technical submittals in coordination with project management.
Attend, as needed, meeting with customers/contractors/ consultants for technical discussions.
Follow the departments standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines.
Apply engineering policies and procedures.
Support department Continuous Improvement activities.

Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Automation engineering or related field.
Minimum of 12-year experience in Control system development in similar application field to HVDC: Oil&Gas, Electrical Substations, transmission, and distribution, …
Good understanding of Electrical systems Engineering.
Strong knowledge about communication protocols and networks
Working experience with IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices)
Good knowledge about communication design ( Fiber Optics, Ethernet network, …)
Knowledge about norms, standards, and technologies of Control design in electrical transmission and distribution systems: like IEC 61850
Knowledge of HMI and Scada system
Ability to understand Electrical drawing.
Tools: MS office (Word, Visio, Excel),
Technical documentation and communication skills