Technical Leader - Substation Automation

GE Vernova; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health Coach access

Retirement savings plan

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Technical Leader to drive design, development, and implementation of solution architectures for energy sector projects. You will lead hardware and software elements from presales through delivery, coordinating with sales, field engineers, and executives.

The role requires experience in Distribution Automation, Process Bus, Substation Digitization, and cybersecurity, with strong communication skills and travel up to 30% in the U.S. and Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in Digital Protection & Control Systems or Energy Management Solutions design engineering.
• Experience in Electric Power Distribution Automation, Process Bus, Substation Digitization, Monitoring & Diagnostics, Asset Performance Management, Device Management, or Cybersecurity Management.
• Proficient in designing and programming electrical control systems, including SCADA/HMI, cybersecurity, network equipment, IEC61850, Firewalls, and more.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to travel 30% in the U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Projects: Drive technical project activities and ensure successful project execution from design to commissioning.
• Customer: Be the main technical interface between the customer and our project execution team.
• Project Management: Participate in project risk and opportunity reviews and manage project budgets in term of man-days.
• Design and Documentation: Analyze customer specifications, write project technical documentation, validate solutions.
• Technical Oversight: Specify software and IEDs, manage technical execution planning, ensure safety standards.
• Issue Resolution: Address technical deviations and support site engineers remotely or on-site.
• Testing and Commissioning: Lead Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, and coordinate with commissioning teams.
• Training and Support: Provide project-specific training to customers and support tendering and commercial teams.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

SCADA/HMI design

Cybersecurity

IEC61850

Firewalls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Network equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Technical Leader leads the technical design, development, and implementation of comprehensive solution architectures from presales through delivery. You will drive execution of key offerings including Distribution Automation, Process Bus Digital Substations, Cybersecurity, and Top-Down Engineering Solutions. You will collaborate with business development and sales teams to analyze customer needs and translate into technical specifications aligned with the company's overall technology strategy. Project execution encompasses hardware devices (protection relays, bay controller units, auxiliary relays, industrial computers, synchronizing clocks, telecom equipment) and software applications (distribution automation, process bus, advanced protection schemes, cybersecurity management, device management, assets performance, microgrid) to monitor, control and protect various industrial applications in the energy sector. This is a customer-facing role requiring experience presenting solutions and supporting demos, pilots, and proof-of-concepts to stakeholders from field engineers to executives.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Projects: Drive technical project activities and ensure successful project execution from design to commissioning.
• Customer: Be the main technical interface between the customer and our project execution team. Lead customer technical meetings including kickoff, specification clarifications and design reviews.
• Project Management: Participate in project risk and opportunity reviews, manage project budgets in term of man-days allocated to the engineering tasks, and provide regular progress updates. Collaborate with the Project Manager for project planning, risk mitigation and change requests.
• Design and Documentation: Analyse customer specifications, write project technical documentation, and validate technical solutions with customers, and ensure adherence to project document control.
• Technical Oversight: Specify software and IEDs, manage technical execution planning, and ensure adherence to GE Vernova safety standards.
• Issue Resolution: Address technical deviations, manage fault reports, and support site engineers remotely or on-site.
• Testing and Commissioning: Lead Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, and coordinate with commissioning teams for major site milestones.
• Training and Support: Provide project-specific training to customers, support tendering and commercial teams, and ensure customer satisfaction through professional project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Digital Protection & Control Systems or Energy Management Solutions design engineering for utilities and industrials, ideally within Grid Automation.
• Relevant experience in Electric Power Distribution Automation, Process Bus, Substation Digitization, Monitoring & Diagnostics, Asset Performance Management (APM), Device Management (DvM), or Cybersecurity Management.
• Proficient in designing and programming electrical control systems, including SCADA/HMI, cybersecurity, network equipment, IEC61850, Firewalls, and more.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to travel 30% in the U.S. and Canada.

Desired Characteristics

• In-depth knowledge of automation electrical control systems, SCADA/DCS systems, and networking communication protocols.
• Experience with smart grid technologies and renewable energy integration.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to influence and lead cross functional teams.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Grid Automation.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills with ability to communicate difficult concepts and influence others' opinions on specific topics.

• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Professional, Certified Protection Professional).

• Professional Engineering license

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Additional Information

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

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: No

Application Deadline: décembre 07, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98 400,00 and $164 000,00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on octobre 15, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.