Senior Lead Control Designer

GE Vernova Inc; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 111,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

At GE Vernova, we are seeking a Senior Lead Control Designer to manage the technical aspects of substation protection and control. This role requires collaboration with project engineers, leadership in design standardization, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring high-quality designs that meet customer standards and industry specifications while leading small projects and training team members.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Tuition assistance

401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in protection and control design.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree or GED with relevant experience.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CAD standards and customer specifications.
• Develop high-quality protection and control drawings.
• Lead design control team meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Autocad

Microstation

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Lead Control Designer works with project/lead engineers and peer designers to design and coordinate all technical aspects of substation protection and control. The Senior Lead Control designer will be responsible to implement protection and control designs provided by project / lead engineer or based on customer standards and coordinate with other designers as needed. The Senior Lead Control Designer should have great attention to detail, collaborate well with the project stakeholders and may also be identified as design lead for small size project, which are highly secondary design focused and standardized. The Senior Lead Control designer shall continuously update themselves with new design technology and tools and have a mindset of continuous learning, consistent with changes in customer standards, efficiency and quality

Job Description

About Us

At GE Grid Solutions we electrify the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space, our goal is to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more energy efficient grid by integrating renewables and deploying cleaner technologies to fulfill the needs of tomorrow.

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

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 green energy transition.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Is responsible to ensure compliance with CAD standards and customer specifications across all Protection and Control design

• Provide support, training and guidance to new team members, including remote back office

• Has knowledge of best practices and understand how his/her work integrates with others

• Initiate and Drive design standardization, optimization within the team

• Perform peer reviews to identify and resolve any design errors.

• Develop high quality protection and control drawings based on project requirements and customer standards and including Safety in Design aspects.

• Develop high quality low voltage design drawing integrating LV equipment and auxiliary services such as AC and DC distribution, battery and battery chargers, etc.

• Has demonstrated experience with design tools (Autocad, Microstation, etc.)

• Understand and support application of design process including gate and design reviews

• May lead low risk small projects and manage following responsibilities:

- Interface will all project stakeholders, including customer

- Support development of project scope

- Design team lead and design activities coordination

- Support or act as documentation controller for timely submission of documents to the customer

• Organize and lead design control team meeting to share experience and lessons learned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in protection and control design.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Protection and Control design for transmission, distribution, or generation substations

• Has minimum 5 years’ experience with the design and integration of Low Voltage equipment and

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time for meetings and site scoping in customer installations

Desired Characteristics:

• Has experience with GE Vernova design standards and process

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

• Demonstrates ownership and accountability, judgment and decision making and has passion for the functional role.

The salary range for this position is 111,200.00 - 148,300.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. 111,200.00 - 148,300.00 - 185,400.00 USD Annual

We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Projected Closeout Date: July 21st, 2025

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in US (and Canada) for this opening. #LI-AK2

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Responsabilités Essentielles :

• Garantir la conformité aux normes DAO (CAO) et aux spécifications du client pour tous les travaux de conception en protection et contrôle.

• Fournir un soutien, une formation et un encadrement aux nouveaux membres de l'équipe, y compris aux équipes distantes ou en back office.

• Avoir une connaissance des meilleures pratiques et comprendre comment son travail s’intègre à celui des autres.

• Initier et piloter la standardisation et l’optimisation de la conception au sein de l’équipe.

• Effectuer des revues entre pairs pour identifier et corriger les erreurs de conception.

• Élaborer des schémas de protection et de contrôle de haute qualité conformément aux exigences du projet et aux normes du client, incluant les aspects liés à la sécurité dans la conception.

• Développer des schémas basse tension de haute qualité intégrant les équipements BT et les services auxiliaires tels que la distribution CA/CC, les batteries et les chargeurs de batteries.

• Avoir une expérience démontrée avec les outils de conception (Autocad, Microstation, etc.).

• Comprendre et soutenir l'application du processus de conception, y compris les revues de jalons et de conception.

• Peut diriger des petits projets à faible risque et gérer les responsabilités suivantes :

- Interface avec toutes les parties prenantes du projet, y compris le client.

- Soutien au développement du périmètre du projet.

- Responsable de l’équipe de conception et coordination des activités de conception.

- Soutien ou gestion de la documentation pour assurer la soumission des documents au client dans les délais.

• Organiser et diriger les réunions de l’équipe de contrôle de la conception pour partager les expériences et les leçons apprises.

Exigences :

• Diplôme de licence (Bac +3 minimum) d'une université ou école accréditée, ou diplôme de fin d'études secondaires avec au moins 6 ans d'expérience en conception de protection et contrôle.

• Minimum 5 ans d’expérience dans la conception de systèmes de protection et de contrôle pour des postes de transmission, de distribution ou de production.

• Minimum 5 ans d’expérience dans la conception et l’intégration d’équipements basse tension.

• Capacité et volonté de se déplacer jusqu’à 20 % du temps pour des réunions et des visites de sites chez le client.

Caractéristiques Souhaitées :

• Expérience avec les normes et processus de conception de GE Vernova.

• Solides compétences en communication orale et écrite.

• Capacité démontrée à analyser et résoudre des problèmes.

• Sens de la responsabilité et de l’appropriation, esprit de décision et de jugement, avec une forte motivation pour le rôle fonctionnel.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: July 28, 2025