Principal Engineer - Control Automation System

GE Vernova

Stafford, United Kingdom
Iec 61850 implementation and deployment
Substation configuration language (scl)
Intelligent electronic devices (ieds) integration
The Principal Engineer leads the architecture, design, implementation, and governance of advanced control systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing or operational performance

Job Summary

  • The Principal Engineer leads the architecture, design, implementation, and governance of advanced control systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing or operational performance.
  • This role is responsible for leading the overall requirement, design, implementation, and development of digital control systems for HVDC Control & Protection systems, including network and cybersecurity design.
  • The position involves representing the business externally at conferences and maintaining relationships with academic institutions to promote research projects.

Matching Summary

The Principal Engineer leads the architecture, design, implementation, and governance of advanced control systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing or operational performance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IEC 61850 implementation and deployment
  • Substation Configuration Language (SCL)
  • Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) integration
  • HVDC Control & Protection system design
  • Power system communication protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Technical leadership and mentorship
  • External representation at conferences
  • Intellectual property protection
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems, or related
  • 15+ years of experience in power system automation
  • 5+ years with IEC 61850-based systems
  • Experience with IEC 61850 System Configurator/IED Connectivity Packages

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