Lead Software Engineer for Substation Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Income protection

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

26 days vacation + bank holidays

Job summary

A global power and energy company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Substation Automation to develop embedded and PC-based software for SCADA systems. The role includes enhancing existing systems and designing new architecture while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess excellent C/C++ coding skills, a relevant degree, and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment. The position offers attractive compensation and flexible benefits, along with 26 days of vacation and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Excellent C/C++ coding and real time software development skills.
• Experience in capturing requirements and writing technical specifications.
• Valid passport and driver’s license for travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and add features to existing products.
• Ensure solutions comply with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Participate in defining strategy for current products and future technical solutions.

Skills

C/C++ coding

Real time software development

Communication protocols

Software development on Microsoft Windows

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

As the Lead Software Engineer for Substation Automation, you will be developing embedded and PC-based software primarily for use within the GE Vernova SCADA substation automation business. The role will involve both the support and enhancement of existing systems, together with the design and development of new systems and architectures going forward.

In this role you will focus on:

• Development of new products and adding new features and enhancements to existing products.
• Ensuring the developed solutions comply with customer requirements, industry standards, regulations, and cost targets.
• Undertaking the complete software development lifecycle to create and test new software components to a defined quality standard.
• Participating in defining the strategy for current products and systems as well as influencing our future technical solutions.
• Establishing and maintaining high quality technical documentation.
• Working within a multi-skilled team of engineers, draftsmen, technicians and/or test engineers.
• Liaising with other GE Vernova teams, customers, suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Visiting customer sites to assist with fault finding on systems if required.
• Occasionally travelling domestically & overseas for short periods of time to provide technical support for tendering, commissioning, customer and supplier meetings (a few weeks per year).

We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:

• Excellent C/C++ coding and real time software development skills.
• Experience in capturing requirements and writing technical specifications.
• An understanding of communication protocols (TCP socket and Serial communications).
• A relevant degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or significant relevant experience gained in a professional engineering environment.
• Practical experience with developing software for Microsoft Windows platforms using the Microsoft Visual Studio development environment.
• Valid passport and driver’s license to meet travel requirements.
• Good communication skills and an ability to present on a technical topic.

What will make you stand out:

• Demonstrated experience in software development, particularly within the energy sector or industrial automation.
• Knowledge of SQL programming and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems or substation control systems.
• Experience in mobile apps development.

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.

This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure, based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No