Lead HMI Engineer

GE Vernova; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking a Lead HMI Engineer to oversee the design and implementation of SCADA/HMI systems for HVDC Control. You will manage customer interactions, draft functional specifications, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in HMI development, a degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, and strong leadership skills. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Development opportunities

Flexible work agreements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in HMI development in electrical field.
• Strong background in HMI software configuration.
• Awareness of security/hardening best practices for HMI products.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirement, design, implementation, and testing of SCADA/HMI.
• Draft functional specifications and HMI design requirements.
• Manage customer meetings and close Technical Queries.
• Test and debug IEC61850 communication systems.
• Prepare technical information for customers.

Skills

HMI software configuration

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Zenon COPA-DATA

Panorama-CODRA

IEDScout

Wireshark

Job description

As a Lead HMI Engineer, you will be responsible to lead the requirement, design, implementation, development and testing SCADA/ HMI for HVDC Control & Protection system. As part of this role, you will be working closely across various engineering disciplines within HVDC business. this includes developing organizational talent and Engineering process management, provide technical guidance, mentoring, drive consistent design practices, common global processes for projects implementation and provide technical solution that meets the NPI, project delivery and Tender objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall requirement, design, implementation, and testing of SCADA/ HMI for HVDC Control & Protection system.
• Draft functional specification and HMI design requirements, including symbol and view specifications.
• Manage face‑to‑face customer meetings and close all Technical Queries.
• Provide extensive experience with HMI/SCADA technologies, implementation, testing and installation.
• Utilise industrial communication protocols (IEC61850, IEC60870, DNP3, Modbus, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with GEV core principles of Safety, Quality, Delivery Cost (SQDC).
• Test and debug complex IEC61850 communication systems using tools such as IEDScout, Wireshark, etc.
• Coordinate with teams to capture all HMI signals in the Master Signal List (MSL) to meet customer requirements.
• Review configuration files for RTUs, BCUs, CCUs and Merging Units.
• Support HSIT, IST FST and FAT witness with customers.
• Apply networking and cybersecurity best practices.
• Prepare and present technical information for Substation Control Systems to internal and external customers.
• Provide guidance for analysis and evaluation of projects to meet business standards and product/program requirements.
• Coach and develop department talent.
• Apply judgment to make decisions on operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering tasks.
• Assist site activities for installation and commissioning of control systems.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Follow department design practices, engineering reviews, and guidelines.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong background in HMI software configuration, preferably with Zenon COPA‑DATA or Panorama‑CODRA.
• 10+ years of experience in HMI development in the electrical field (DC or AC side).
• Awareness of security/hardening best practices for HMI products and Windows environments.
• Knowledge of distributed control systems and substation automation.
• Experience with industrial communication networks such as Profibus and Ethernet‑based protocols.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems, lead programs/projects, and document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment.
• Proactively serves on cross‑functional leadership teams, making independent decisions and engaging experts.
• Track record of designing quality systems/components that exceed design requirements, beat cost targets, and exceed reliability targets.
• Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline.

About GE Grid Solutions

At GE 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 fulfill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating renewables onto the grid to drive toward carbon‑neutrality. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener, more reliable grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work

• Working in an international team that is part of the global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford.
• A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility in work agreements.
• Competitive benefits and great development opportunities.