Senior Advanced Automation Application Engineer

GE VERNOVA

Fully remote
Iec61131 plc programming expertise
Power plant control system design
Grid automation and der integration
The Senior Advanced Automation Application Engineer will strategize, design, and implement power management systems for both conventional and renewable energy sources

Job Summary

  • The Senior Advanced Automation Application Engineer will strategize, design, and implement power management systems for both conventional and renewable energy sources.
  • This role requires technical mentorship of junior team members while acting as a trusted advisor and liaison between customers and Grid Automation region teams.
  • Candidates must possess strong entrepreneurial skills to drive solution standardization and expand activities with key segments and accounts globally.

Matching Summary

The Senior Advanced Automation Application Engineer will strategize, design, and implement power management systems for both conventional and renewable energy sources.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IEC61131 PLC programming expertise
  • Power plant control system design
  • Grid Automation and DER integration
  • RTDS or OPAL-RT simulator testing
  • SCADA systems and communication protocols
  • 8+ years in Generation Control experience

Nice-to-have

  • Python or VBA programming skills
  • MQTT protocol knowledge
  • PSCAD simulation experience
  • IEEE 1547/2030 standard familiarity
  • Global travel willingness up to 50%
  • Multilingual capabilities (Spanish, French, etc.)

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 8 years relevant experience
  • Expertise in IEC61131 PLC Programming
  • Experience leading complex programs or teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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