Control & Protection System Engineering Manager

GE Vernova; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova in Dadri is looking for a Senior Control & Protection System Engineering Manager to lead engineering teams in the design and testing of HVDC systems. This role involves responsibility for the complete engineering lifecycle and ensuring high-quality technical outputs.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and expertise in HVDC systems, along with proven leadership capabilities. This position promotes a collaborative work culture and emphasizes safety and quality across all engineering activities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in power system and control system engineering.
• Proven skills in managing and leading technical teams.
• Experience with multi-discipline system integration projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental operations and ensure adherence to global processes.
• Manage all aspects of Control & Protection system deployment and validation.
• Recruit and develop engineering talent to build a high-performing team.

Skills

HVDC Control & Protection systems

Engineering team management

Electromagnetic transient studies (PSCAD, EMTP-RV)

Control and protection system modelling (MATLAB/Simulink)

System integration expertise

Education

Engineering degree in power systems or equivalent

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.

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. Understand 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 organisational risks.
• Proven skills in managing and leading teams with a strong technical background.
• Experience with multi‑discipline system integration projects.
• Experience leading large teams – Technical & Operational.
• Proactively serves on cross‑functional leadership teams; makes decisions independently; pulls in experts when needed.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic transient studies (PSCAD, EMTP‑RV).
• Knowledge of control and protection system modelling (MATLAB/Simulink).

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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.