About the role

GE Vernova's Hydro Power division designs, manufactures, and services hydroelectric power plant equipment, accounting for over 25% of global installed hydropower capacity. As a Lead Engineer - Control System, you will lead project execution for Hydro Control System COE, performing hardware and software design of hydro control system packages on own DCS or third-party solutions. You will work autonomously under the Main Package Engineer or Control System Engineering Manager, delivering control system design deliverables, networking and cybersecurity solutions, and supporting FAT and site surveys. Based in Vadodara with a hybrid work model (3 days office), the role involves occasional short-term travel to customer and supplier premises.

What you’ll do

Perform hardware and software design of various hydro Control system packages for one or more projects, on own DCS or on 3rd party control solutions
Work on power plant control system design deliverables, networking and cybersecurity solutions involving PLC, IO devices, Server configuration and deployment, network architectures, switch configurati
Install and configure servers, network managed Switches, Routers & Firewalls for a power plant control environment (usually Rockwell, Mark VIe control system)
Define VLANs & Network segmentation
Create Functional Analysis documents and perform SW programming, logics, creation of static and dynamic mimics as per P&ID and standard faceplates using Automation design tools
Perform HMI configuration, Alarm display, simulation testing of software
Perform Soft IO configuration for standard communication protocols (Modbus, IEC61850, IEC60870-104, DNP 3, etc.)
Perform interlocking design, wiring principles, testing of control panels at GE Vernova workshop or supplier premises, support FAT

What you’ll bring

Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Control from accredited college or university
8 to 14 years of Controls Engineering experience
At least 5 years relevant experience in PLC hardware design and software programming
Awareness of applicable standards and best practices in DCS design, including HW design, SW logic, HMI design, control cubicle design, and cybersecurity solutions
Awareness of global Cybersecurity standards such as IEC62443 & NERC-CIP
Tools expertise in Rockwell Automation/Mark VIe/Siemens/ABB/Emerson based Control System tools (RS Logix, Studio 5000, FT View, Control ST, Cimplicity, Workstation ST, SCALA, SICAM)
Good command over written and spoken English for global stakeholder and customer management
Ability to work autonomously and deliver as directed under supervision of MPE or Control System Engineering Manager

Nice to have

Working experience on Rockwell Automation or Mark VIe based Control System is preferred, however similar experience on other reputed DCS systems like Siemens, ABB, Emerson, etc. is acceptable
Candidate with exposure in Cybersecurity domain will be an advantage
Able to manage and resolve conflicts in a fast-paced project execution environment
Clearly communicate and listen
Guide and motivate fellow team members
Preferred industry experience in Power, Large EPC, Oil & Gas

Skills

PLC hardware designPLC software programmingDCS designNetwork architecturesCybersecurity solutionsHMI configurationServer configurationSwitch configuration

Benefits

Competitive salary with multiple benefits like subsidized meals, medical, accidental & life insurance coverage
Home office opportunity and flexible working hours (subject to business and HR approval)
Career growth opportunities, professional and personal trainings
Relocation Assistance Provided

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Control from accredited college or university