Job Description Summary
The Senior SCADA Engineer works as part of the NPI Controls Engineering Team in an international environment and will be responsible for the conception, design, build and delivery of SCADA and secure networking solutions for the Solar & Storage Solutions business. This role will drive consistent functional specifications and common global processes for projects implementation and conduct activities to better understand or ultimately meet the expectations of the customer.
Job Description
About Us:
Come bring your energy to change the world. Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition. GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.
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Why we come to work:
At GE Vernova, we are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition
Roles and Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with customer and peers to create holistic solutions to meet business and customer objectives.
- Create architecture and design documentation for data acquisition and control solutions.
- Utilize cyber security secure products and methods to ensure protection of critical customer infrastructure. Employ industry standard communications methods such as: IEC61850, DNP3, Modbus ethernet interfaces to numerous GE and third party devices.
- Configuration and factory acceptance testing of multiple electronic devices, gateways, network switches, firewalls and routers to create solutions.
- Support customer installation of equipment including site acceptance testing and commissioning at industrial or electrical utility customer facilities.
- Provide technical leadership and interface with Proposal Management, Cost Estimating, Partners, Customers, GE Product Engineering, Sourcing, Engineering sub-contractors. Includes technical direction and coaching of other engineers. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
- Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
- Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Science or in STEM from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience with SCADA systems
Desired Characteristics
- Expertise in industrial HMI platforms and UI/UX design
- Experienced with HTML5 and/or React/JavaScript
- Experienced with database creation e.g. SQL
- Knowledge of or familiarity with GE's MarkVIe product family and of GE's Cimplicity software (SCADA).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Ability to document, plan, execute programs.
- Knowledge of communication networks (copper, FO) and their design, SW and Hardware.
- Familiarity with standard industrial protocols such as OPC-UA and Modbus, as well as standard messaging protocols such as MQTT.
- Advanced Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Experience working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc.
- Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information.
- Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
- Curiosity, passion for excellence, drive to deliver on-time.
- Can present technical plans in voice of customer.
- Self-start attitude is strongly requested.
The salary range for this position is 131,700.00 - 175,500.00 - 219,300.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Information
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