Job Description Summary Join GE Grid Solutions as our new Lead HV Substation Automation Engineer and be at the forefront of delivering a cutting-edge 2 Gigawatt HVDC project. In this pivotal role, you will drive the advancement and reliability of high-voltage power transmission, helping shape the future of Europeu2019s energy infrastructure. Job Description Your Role & Impact As a technical leader, you will: Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in the design, implementation, and oversight of HV substation automation systems. Develop and deploy robust industrial network architectures for mission-critical energy infrastructure. Ensure technical excellence, safety, and compliance across all engineering phases. Act as a subject matter expert, mentoring colleagues and guiding stakeholders through testing, commissioning, and project delivery. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Design and commission high-availability automation and network solutions (VLAN, RSTP, PRP/HSR). Oversee testing, troubleshooting, and validation of complex automation and communication systems. Ensure full compliance with technical standards, safety regulations, and contractual requirements. Team & Project Management Mentor engineeringu2019s on best practices in HV substation automation and industrial networking. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to meet project milestones on time and within budget. Supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and final commissioning. What You Bring Industrial Network Expertise In-depth, hands-on expertise in industrial networking for substations: VLAN configuration and management RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) design, deployment, troubleshooting PRP/HSR (Parallel Redundancy Protocol/High-availability Seamless Redundancy) architecture, commissioning, and fault analysis Track record of deploying and troubleshooting these technologies in live, operational HV substation settings. High Voltage Automation Experience Direct involvement in automation for HV substations (110u202fkV), including HMI/SCADA, control systems, and integration, not just protection systems. Experience as a lead or project engineer on complex grid automation projects. Technical Leadership & Delivery Background in the energy/utilities sector, ideally with utilities, TSOs/DSOs, or EPC contractors. Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience. Fluency in English; German is a plus. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No 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.