Lead SCADA and Telecom Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Lead and execute all technical facets of Electric Substation SCADA and telecom system design deliverables.

• Create functional design specifications for intricate SCADA and Telecom Systems, potentially spanning multiple locations, typically including wind farms, onshore and offshore substations, and O&M centers.

• Review and coordinate detailed designs from vendors and manufacturers to ensure the delivery of optimized, high-performing integrated SCADA and Telecom designs that comply with specifications, relevant codes and standards, and incorporate safety in design practices.

• Guarantee design adherence to NERC CIP requirements, applicable cybersecurity standards (e.g., IEC 62443), Substation SCADA based on IEC-61850, DNP, Telecom standards, and best industry practices.

• Collaborate on SCADA and telecom design with other disciplines (protection and control, primary design, site managers, commissioning engineers, and field personnel).

• Develop Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures and take part in FAT and SAT.

• Prepare engineering estimates for telecom and SCADA systems.

• Estimate equipment quantities and costs for proposals.

• Liaise with the Project Engineering Manager during project execution to address engineering and design issues affecting material cost, schedule, engineering budget, safety, and quality.

• Effectively communicate with the customer and report any potential opportunities for variations or risks to the project.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Information Technology/Telecommunication engineering from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of ten (10+) years of relevant experience, including at least three years in Utility, Renewable, and/or Industrial HV & EHV substation SCADA and telecom systems design.

• Proficient in both written and spoken English.

• Willingness to travel 20% of the time, including internationally, and adherence to all applicable company travel and tax policies.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

• Self-motivated with exceptional organizational and time management capabilities.

• Strong presence when interacting with customers.

• Demonstrated knowledge of NERC-CIP standards and guidelines for Cyber Security (IEC 62443).

• Proven understanding of standard SCADA network architecture (HMIs, Gateways, RTUs) and protocols (OPC, DNP3, etc.) as applied to substation projects.

• Experience in designing and implementing telecom networks for Offshore Wind or Oil & Gas Platforms.

• Background in building scalable and highly available distributed networks.

• Familiarity with IEC 61850-based Digital Substations (PRP, HSR, RSTP) and cybersecurity equipment (VPN, Firewall, Router, NIDS, etc.) from various vendors.

• Knowledge of Telecom equipment and standards (MPLS, Multiplexer, WAN, LTE, 4G), General & Emergency Alarm systems, telecom monitoring systems, and Marine communications.

• Understanding of US Electric Utility customer design and construction standards, as well as industry codes and standards such as NEC, ANSI, NERC-CIP.

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer, with a willingness to serve as the engineer of record or the intent to obtain certification within two years.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.