Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager

GE Vernova; Markham; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is looking for a Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager in Markham, Canada. The role involves managing engineering teams, ensuring project delivery on time, and maintaining high-quality standards in Substation Automation. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Engineering, a minimum of 8 years in Electricity and Automation engineering, and must be fluent in English. This position supports an exciting blend of engineering and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Electricity and Automation engineering.
• Knowledge of Electricity Transmission, Distribution & Industrial markets.
• Knowledge of cyber asset protection regulations affecting the utilities industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering team and define team strategy.
• Deliver engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Ensure resource optimization and support customer projects.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Business acumen

Leadership

Network communication protocols knowledge

Fluent English

Autonomy

Rigor

Education

Bachelor of Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager is responsible for managing & developing project technical resources to support project managers’ team during project execution. She/he defines, plans & implements delivery model for SCADA, Substation Automation, Substation Networks, Integrated Energy Management Solutions engineering and associated site services activities, in close collaboration with Project Management, Protection & Control and Packaged Solutions Engineering teams. She/he manages an engineering team and ensures the availability of skilled resources.

Job Description

Main Head of Engineering tasks include:

• Manage engineering team, defining team strategy, set-up & Key Performance indicators
• Keep high standards in project engineering, efficiency, on time delivery as per EMH rules
• Tracks and manages resource utilization in conjunction with Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure efficiency and ability to meet demand
• Develop Substation Automation Services offerings to contribute to GA service and solutions growth.

Essential Responsibilities

• Delivery engineering projects on time, as per budget, with highest quality standards
• Analyse and best utilize our automation portfolio options including DS Agile, IEMS, G500, GPG, D20, etc
• Coach engineering team & develop individual & team skills
• Work in close conjunction with the tendering team to ensure timely support as needed on tender estimations and post-delivery project feedback
• Ensure resources optimization & adequate support to Customer projects.
• Development and qualification of external resource contractors to augment skillsets and manage peak loads.
• Interface with customers (internal and external) for most important projects and technical issues resolution
• Ensure full usage of defined Product Line engineering tools with the engineering team, be an active contributor to continuous improvement by sharing enhancement proposals and best practices.
• Define engineering and delivery model strategy for Substation Automation, IEMS and associated site services activities
• Develop & Manage Installed Base data, use it to identify opportunities with Commercial team
• Support interface with central operations and engineering teams for technical priority management
• Be an active contributor to Customer Complaints (ACT or equivalent) solving
• Lead EHS/Safety actions and performance: be fully compliant with GE rules and processes, ensure engineering teams (own and subcontracted) are properly trained and holders of required qualifications when required. Lead to EHS monitoring actions, perform HSV
• Follow GE Vernova compliance Policies (‘The Spirit and The Letter’) and promote open reporting
• Act as chief operating officer in compliance with engineering regulatory bodies (e.g. APEGA)
• Support Commercial team by return of experience, optimizing engineering costs & deliveries

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited university or college.
• Engineering and Business knowledge, with mandatory experience in Automation activities
• Min 8 years of experience in Electricity and Automation engineering
• Knowledge of Electricity Transmission, Distribution & Industrial markets
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of network communication protocols including; Modbus, OPC (DA, AE, UA), DNP3, IEC61850 etc.
• Knowledge of cyber asset protection regulations effecting the utilities industry including; NERC CIP, NIST
• Capability to manage & motivate an engineering team
• Autonomy & Rigor
• Fully fluent in English
• Willingness to travel 30%

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science and P. Eng certification
• Previous work experience in multi-cultural environment
• Proven Leadership under project structure
• Strong business acumen, execution driven, process appliance, PM metrics, teamwork
• Expertise required in: engineering, reporting
• High energy, positive individual loving operational challenges
• Proactivity and reactivity

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No