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SCADA Commissioning Engineer

GE Vernova

Remote

Full Time

Posted November 6, 2026

$98k - $164k

Power Generation

Remote

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 7, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

GE Vernova is seeking a skilled SCADA System Engineer to lead and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, integration, testing, and maintenance activities for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Substation Automation Systems (SAS), and Energy Management Systems (EMS).

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, integration, testing, and maintenance of SCADA, SAS, and gateway systems.
Perform and supervise hardware and software functional testing of: Substation Automation Systems (SAS) and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs). HMI (Human-Machine Interface) screens, alarm and event logging, and historical databases. Communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus). Network architecture, managed Ethernet switches, routers, firewalls, and fiber optic links. Time synchronization systems (IRIG-B, PTP / IEEE 1588). Point-to-point hardwired and logical signal verification between field devices and the master control room.
Lead site teams, integration specialists, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors during automation testing phases.
Coordinate daily site integration activities and commissioning schedules with electrical and protection teams.
Troubleshoot complex communication faults, protocol mismatches, network bottlenecks, and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Manage punch lists, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), software version control, site instructions, and point-to-point database lists.
Review system architecture drawings, network topology diagrams, signal list mapping matrices, functional design specifications (FDS), and factory acceptance test (FAT) results.
Support customer coordination, master station integration, end-to-end signal verification, energization, and acceptance testing.
Maintain accurate technical reports, configuration backups, site acceptance test (SAT) records, daily reports, and project documentation.
Schedule for SCADA/SAS testing and integration milestones
Specialized testing software, diagnostic tools, and network test equipment
Costs and manpower utilization
Technical documentation and software configuration management
Risks and opportunities related to network security, protocol integration, and schedule alignment
Customer requirements

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems, or equivalent experience.
5–8+ years of field and back-office experience in electrical power systems with a primary focus on SCADA, Substation Automation, and RTU commissioning.
Strong candidates will have experience in several of the following areas:
Substation Automation Systems (SAS) | SCADA & HMI Configuration | RTUs & Gateways | IEC 61850 (GOOSE & Sampled Values) | Industrial Networking & Cybersecurity | DNP3 / IEC 104 Protocols | Point-to-Point Signal Verification | HV Substations | Renewable Energy Integration
Hands-on experience with SCADA/HMI configuration software (e.g., GE, ABB/Hitachi, Siemens, SEL) and protocol analyzers (e.g., Wireshark).
Proven experience leading field testing and integration teams.
Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 40–60%+, depending on position).
Ability to work in Canada, the U.S., and potentially internationally.
Knowledge of IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus standards, and NERC CIP cybersecurity frameworks.
Strong Microsoft Office skills and database familiarity.
Fluency in English required; additional languages are an asset depending on the region.
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).