Control & Protection System Engineering Manager

gevernova; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

gevernova is seeking an Senior Control & Protection System Engineering Manager to lead HVDC control and protection system design, integration, and testing across global projects.

The role requires extensive experience in power systems, leadership of large cross-functional teams, and a track record in shaping engineering governance, processes, and technical quality. relocation and international collaboration are common aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with power systems/power electronics, or proven HVDC engineering knowledge.
• 12+ years in power system/control engineering and engineering team management.
• Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams and manage risks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations with adherence to global processes and delivery of technical solutions.
• Own deployment, configuration, and validation of control & protection systems; tackle integration challenges.
• Model and simulate HVDC control and protection systems (PSCAD, EMTP-RV, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent for a high-performing org.
• Identify and implement tool and process improvements to boost value and efficiency.
• Provide guidance to specialists and staff, fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Demonstrate safety and professionalism in all activities.
• Analyze projects to meet standards; build strategic partnerships for goals.
• Make informed decisions on work processes, schedules, and priorities.
• Manage resources, workloads, schedules, and milestones.
• Define WBS, resources, and skills for timely delivery.
• Uphold SQDC principles across teams.

Skills

Power systems

HVDC control

Team leadership

Engineering management

Cross-functional leadership

Modeling & simulation

PSCAD/EMTP-RV

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Engineering degree (power systems/power electronics)

Tools

PSCAD

EMTP-RV

MATLAB/Simulink

PSSE

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Control & Protection System Engineering Manager leads engineering teams responsible for the design, integration, analysis, and testing of HVDC Control & Protection systems. The role spans the full engineering lifecycle—from conceptual design and modelling through simulation, validation, implementation, and commissioning—ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical solutions across multiple projects.
This position requires deep expertise in HVDC Control & Protection systems, proven leadership, and the ability to drive engineering strategy, process improvement, and consistent technical quality across multi-disciplinary, international teams. A key focus is building organisational capability, strengthening engineering processes, and unifying engineering centres worldwide around common standards and best practices. Success depends on proactive communication, strong collaboration, and fostering a global “one-team” culture.
Key responsibilities include leadership development, engineering governance, technical oversight, lessons-learned implementation, and adherence to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) principles.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Oversee day-to-day departmental operations, ensuring consistent design practices, adherence to global processes, and delivery of technical solutions that meet project and tender objectives.

2.Be the owner of all aspects of Control & Protection system deployment, system Configuration, and validation, as well as all usual integration challenges of the control & protection system

3. Understanding of advanced modelling and simulation of HVDC Control & Protection systems, including:

• Electromagnetic transient studies (PSCAD, EMTP-RV)
• Control and protection system modelling (MATLAB/Simulink)
• Network conversion, modelling, tuning, and verification (PSSE, PSCAD, RSCAD)
• Full plant/system modelling with end-to-end validation across multiple platforms

4. Recruit, develop, and mentor engineering talent to build a high-performing, resilient organisation.

5. Identify and implement improvements in engineering tools, processes, systems, and technical solutions to enhance customer value and operational efficiency.

6. Provide guidance and leadership to specialists, supervisors, and staff while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

7. Demonstrate technical excellence, professionalism, and a strong commitment to safety in all activities.

8.Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements. Build strategic partnerships to advance departmental and organisational goals.

9. Make informed decisions regarding work processes, operational plans, schedules, and priorities to achieve departmental objectives.

10. Manage engineering resources, workloads, schedules, and project milestones.

11. Define project work breakdown structures (WBS), required resources, and skill sets to ensure timely delivery.

12.Uphold and promote Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) principles across teams.

Required Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC Control &Protection System Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience in power system and control System Engineering, and Engineering Team Management
• Exceptional sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage team organizational risks.
• Proven skills in managing and leading team with strong technical background.
• Experience of multi-discipline system integration projects.
• Experienced in leading large teams – Technical & Operational.
• Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed.
• Electromagnetic transient studies (PSCAD, EMTP-RV)
• Control and protection system modelling (MATLAB/Simulink)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes