Lead Engineer – Controls Engineering

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Engineer for Protection Engineering driving innovation in electric utility and industrial markets. Overseeing technical projects, designs, and customer satisfaction at GE Renewables - Grid Automation.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeNoida • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Technical Projects: Drive technical project activities, lead customer kick-off meetings, and ensure successful project execution from design to commissioning.
Customer and Project Management: Participate in project risk reviews, manage project budgets in term of man-days allocated to the engineering tasks, and provide regular progress updates.
Design and Documentation: Analyse customer specifications, write project technical documentation, and validate technical solutions with customers.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educational Background: B.E or BTech. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Experience: Over five years of control system-related experience.
Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of Substation Automation, Communication Protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, IEC103, IEC104), Networking concepts, Communication architecture, Database configuration, IED integration, Testing, Validation of SAS systems Knowledge of Protection overview & Commissioning of SAS systems would be an added advantage.
Design Expertise: Proficient in designing and programming electrical control systems, including SCADA/HMI, cybersecurity, network equipment, IEC61850, Firewalls, and more.
GE Substation Automation Solutions: Preferred candidates will have proven knowledge in this area.
Travel: Ability to travel globally with short periods.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided

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Hard Skills & Tools

Substation AutomationCommunication ProtocolsIEC 61850ModbusIEC103IEC104Networking conceptsDatabase configurationIED integrationTesting

Soft Skills

Project managementCustomer managementIssue resolutionTrainingCommunication

Certifications

B.E in Electrical EngineeringBTech in Electrical Engineering