Control System Engineer*in (m/f/d)

GE Vernova; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy technology company is hiring a Control System Engineer in Berlin. In this dynamic role, you will support operations through field service activities and lead maintenance services for control systems. With a strong background in electrical engineering and commissioning, you will manage technical challenges and ensure compliance with safety standards. This position requires a willingness to travel extensively, offering a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Leistungen

Private health insurance

Competitive benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in service or project environments within the energy transmission sector.
• Hands-on experience with substation automation systems and commissioning.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Aufgaben

• Commission control systems and perform Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Lead maintenance activities and provide technical support.
• Manage fault reports and customer complaints.

Kenntnisse

Commissioning of substation control systems

Technical guidance

Fault diagnostics

SCADA/HMI testing

Bilingual in German and English

Ausbildung

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Zenon

PACiS

DS Agile

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description Summary

As a Control System Engineer*in (m/f/d) you are responsible for supporting the operations team by performing field service activities at customer sites, delivering engineering validation support, and leading maintenance services across the GE control systems installed base. You work within defined parameters to make informed decisions, apply engineering concepts to moderately complex issues, and resolve technical challenges through immediate actions or short-term planning. This role is part of the GE Automation business and requires extensive travel of approximately 160 days per year.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Commissioning of substation control systems (SCADA, HMI, networks, cyber security) at customer sites.
• Performing control system validation and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Leading maintenance activities, including first-line fault diagnostics and on-call support (out of hours, weekends, holidays) for onshore/offshore substations.
• Providing technical guidance to customer personnel on installation, operation, maintenance, and ensuring delivery of detailed service reports.
• Supporting engineering tasks (database updates, system upgrades/modifications, network/firewall configurations, cyber security testing).
• Managing fault reports, customer complaints, and driving quick resolution in line with procedures.
• Coordinating with internal CoE teams regarding product/system obsolescence and improvement actions.
• Supporting internal/external training activities and continuously developing product/system knowledge.
• Communicating commissioning schedules, requirements, and quality issues to project and service management.
• Ensuring safety compliance, maintaining competence authorizations, and applying GE quality and EHS standards on site.

Job Requirements:

• BSc in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in service or project environments within the energy, transmission.
• Demonstrated commissioning experience in substations across voltage levels from 11 kV to 400 kV.
• Experience with substation automation systems, technical support, testing, maintenance, and commissioning in transmission, distribution, industrial, or power plant environments.
• Experience with protection relays and control systems (LV/MV/HV).
• Hands‑on experience with substation automation systems (Zenon ,PACiS, DS Agile)
• Experience in detailed design, functional testing, FAT, and on‑site commissioning of control systems.
• Practical experience in SCADA/HMI testing, IEC61850 / IEC101 / IEC104 integration, and cyber security functional testing.
• Professional working proficiency in German and English.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally (approx. 160 days/year).
• Valid driver’s license.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and achieve milestones.
• Candidates with GE relays and GE substation automation expertise are highly preferred.
• Ability to perform under pressure, think clearly, and solve problems quickly.
• Willingness to work extended hours or weekends when required.
• Excellent communication skills and strong customer focus.
• Team‑oriented attitude with high self‑motivation and a proactive, self‑learning mindset.
• Positive energy, resilience, and a strong service mindset.
• Offshore certification and basic first‑aid skills (advantageous but not essential).

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEMS - GRID SOLUTIONS

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business electrifies the world with advanced grid technologies and systems, enabling power transmission and distribution across the power grid, and supporting a decarbonized and secured energy transition

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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.