Lead HV Substation Automation Engineer (all genders)

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Job Description Summary

Join GE Grid Solutions as our new Lead HV Substation Automation Engineer and be at the forefront of delivering a cutting-edge 2 Gigawatt HVDC project. In this pivotal role, you will drive the advancement and reliability of high-voltage power transmission, helping shape the future of Europe’s energy infrastructure.

Job Description

Your Role & Impact

As a technical leader, you will:

·  Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in the design, implementation, and oversight of HV substation automation systems.
·  Develop and deploy robust industrial network architectures for mission-critical energy infrastructure.
·  Ensure technical excellence, safety, and compliance across all engineering phases.
·  Act as a subject matter expert, mentoring colleagues and guiding stakeholders through testing, commissioning, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

·  Design and commission high-availability automation and network solutions (VLAN, RSTP, PRP/HSR).
·  Oversee testing, troubleshooting, and validation of complex automation and communication systems.
·  Ensure full compliance with technical standards, safety regulations, and contractual requirements.

Team & Project Management

·  Mentor engineering’s on best practices in HV substation automation and industrial networking.
·  Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to meet project milestones on time and within budget.
·  Supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and final commissioning.

What You Bring

Industrial Network Expertise

·  In-depth, hands-on expertise in industrial networking for substations:
·  VLAN configuration and management
·  RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) design, deployment, troubleshooting
·  PRP/HSR (Parallel Redundancy Protocol/High-availability Seamless Redundancy) architecture, commissioning, and fault analysis
·  Track record of deploying and troubleshooting these technologies in live, operational HV substation settings.

High Voltage Automation Experience

·  Direct involvement in automation for HV substations (110 kV+), including HMI/SCADA, control systems, and integration, not just protection systems.
·  Experience as a lead or project engineer on complex grid automation projects.

Technical Leadership & Delivery

·  Background in the energy/utilities sector, ideally with utilities, TSOs/DSOs, or EPC contractors.
·  Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience.
·  Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No