Senior Lead System Engineer

AL7924 Grid Solutions Oy; Tampere; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

International team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

GE Vernova Grid Solutions seeks a Senior Lead SCADA/HMI Engineer in Finland to guide and elevate the design of SCADA/HMI and communication systems for STATCOM projects. You will own the technical solution, review deliverables, and drive best practices across the CoE with a focus on quality and security.

You will mentor peers, ensure compliance with industry standards, and stay ahead of trends while facilitating collaboration across international teams and customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology.
• Advanced experience in SCADA engineering from energy, industrial or utility projects.
• Familiarity with design engineering tools e.g. Aveva Plant SCADA, Eaton SMP gateway, Zenon software platform.
• Familiarity with network traffic debugging tools (e.g., Wireshark).
• Familiarity with testing/simulator tools (e.g., IEDScout, TMW Test Harness).
• Experience in electrical design of substation secondary systems is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review the design, specifications and team deliverables to ensure quality and standards.
• Design and refine architecture for SCADA systems tailored to STATCOM projects and HMIs for real-time control.
• Oversee installation, commissioning and integration of SCADA/HMI systems with existing infrastructure.
• Manage system updates, patches and upgrades for functionality and security.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., NERC CIP, IEC 62351) and knowledge of IEC62443 cybersecurity practices.
• Stay aware of emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance system capabilities.

Skills

SCADA engineering

HMI development

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical/problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Technology

Tools

Aveva Plant SCADA

Eaton SMP gateway

Zenon software

Wireshark

IEDScout

TMW Test Harness

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you a professional highly skilled in SCADA/HMI/Communication system - and eager to work for greener future? Systems designed by GE Grid Solutions are utilized at electrical substations globally. Our main FACTS system products are Utility SVC and STACOM. We also support Series Compensation and Synchronous Condenser projects. Additionally, we are involved in the development of new products and technologies in the industry. We offer possibility to work in a cross-cultural and multifunctional environment, striving to build green technology by maximizing the efficiency of connecting renewable energy to transmission grids. Via our projects, you truly have a chance to make the world a better place by helping our global customers in saving vital energy and securing stable electricity transmission. As a Senior Lead SCADA/HMI Engineer, you will guide and elevate the work of other engineers through clear technical direction, structured reviews, and formal approval processes. You will hold strong accountability for the technical solution, take ownership of the design, engineering, configuration, and validation of SCADA/HMI and communication systems across our product and solution portfolio. You are expected to provide both verbal and written technical leadership, ensuring engineering quality, consistency, and adherence to standards. Your role includes mentoring peers, reviewing deliverables, and driving best practices across the team. You are a seasoned expert, however more than exact years of experience, we expect you to be a self-starter with high level of flexibility, resilience, and self-learning attitude.

• Strong support from the team and co-operation with other Centre of Excellence (CoE) globally
• Opportunities for learning and professional career development
• Inspiring environment among young people and benefits of a big company

Job Description Key Individual Accountabilities

Technical Leadership: Lead and review the design, specifications and team deliverables. Ensure quality deliverables, lead technical initiatives and continuous improvement. Diagnose and resolve issues related to SCADA, HMI, and communication systems promptly. Identify and implement improvements to enhance the efficiency and reliability of SCADA/HMI systems.

System Design and Architecture: Design and refine the architecture for SCADA systems tailored to STATCOM projects. Additionally, develop user-friendly HMIs for real-time monitoring and control of STATCOM systems and select and design appropriate communication protocols (e.g., MODBUS, DNP3, IEC 61850) for data exchange.

Implementation and Integration: Oversee the installation and commissioning of SCADA/HMI systems in STATCOM projects and ensure seamless integration of SCADA systems with existing infrastructure and other control systems. Conduct rigorous testing (functional and performance testing) to validate system reliability and performance.

Lifecycle Management: Manage system updates, patches, and upgrades to enhance functionality and security.

Compliance and Cyber security: Ensure that all systems comply with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., NERC CIP, IEC 62351). Knowledge on cyber security practices and controls such as IEC62443.

Technology awareness: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to innovate and enhance system capabilities. Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology

Advanced experience in SCADA engineering from energy, industrial or utility projects

Familiarity with design engineering tools e.g. Aveva Plant SCADA, Eaton SMP gateway, Zenon software platform etc.

Familiarity with network traffic debugging tools. e.g: Wireshark

Familiarity with testing/simulator tools. e.g. IEDScout, TMW Test Harness

Experience in electrical design of substation secondary systems is a benefit

Knowing electro-technical standards is a benefit

Ability to interpret customer technical specifications

Fluent written and oral skills in English; other languages are benefit

Ability to travel to customer sites

Who you are

Person with strong accountability

Team player with collaborative attitude

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in groups as well as autonomously on tasks

Curious, open-minded and willingness to learn

Analytical and innovative approach in problem solving

Make things happen mentality

Able to work in international environment

About GE Vernova's Grid Solutions

At Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Vernova plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. We help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Vernova has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work

At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer

• Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Ex-cellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford.
• A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexi-bility of work agreements
• Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different... we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, 'GE', as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. 'Ver' / 'verde' signal Earth's verdant and lush ecosystems. 'Nova,' from the Latin 'novus,' nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

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