Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager

Job Description Summary

The Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager is responsible for managing & developing project technical resources to support project managers’ team during project execution. She/he defines, plans & implements delivery model for SCADA, Substation Automation, Substation Networks, Integrated Energy Management Solutions engineering and associated site services activities, in close collaboration with Project Management, Protection & Control and Packaged Solutions Engineering teams. She/he manages an engineering team and ensures the availability of skilled resources.

• Manage engineering team, defining team strategy, set-up & Key Performance indicators

• Keep high standards in project engineering, efficiency, on time delivery as per EMH rules

• Tracks and manages resource utilization in conjunction with Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure efficiency and ability to meet demand

• Develop Substation Automation Services offerings to contribute to GA service and solutions growth.

• Delivery engineering projects on time, as per budget, with highest quality standards

• Analyse and best utilize our automation portfolio options including DS Agile, IEMS, G500, GPG, D20, etc

• Coach engineering team & develop individual & team skills

• Work in close conjunction with the tendering team to ensure timely support as needed on tender estimations and post-delivery project feedback

• Ensure resources optimization & adequate support to Customer projects.

• Development and qualification of external resource contractors to augment skillsets and manage peak loads.

• Interface with customers (internal and external) for most important projects and technical issues resolution

• Ensure full usage of defined Product Line engineering tools with the engineering team, be an active contributor to continuous improvement by sharing enhancement proposals and best practices.

• Define engineering and delivery model strategy for Substation Automation, IEMS and associated site services activities

• Develop/ Promote training portfolio internally and externally

• Develop & Manage Installed Base data, use it to identify opportunities with Commercial team

• Be the prime interface with central operations and engineering teams for technical priority management

• Be an active contributor to Customer Complaints (ACT or equivalent) solving

• Lead EHS/Safety actions and performance: be fully compliant with GE rules and processes, ensure engineering teams (own and subcontracted) are properly trained and holders of required qualifications when required. Lead to EHS monitoring actions, perform HSV

• Follow GE Vernova compliance Policies (‘The Spirit and The Letter’) and promote open reporting

• Act as chief operating officer in compliance with engineering regulatory bodies (e.g. APEGA)

• Support Commercial team by return of experience, optimizing engineering costs & deliveries

• Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited university or college.

• Engineering and Business knowledge, with mandatory experience in Automation activities

• Min 10 years of experience in Electricity and Automation engineering

• Knowledge of Electricity Transmission, Distribution & Industrial markets

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of network communication protocols including;
  Modbus, OPC (DA, AE, UA), DNP3, IEC
  61850 etc.

• Knowledge of cyber asset protection regulations effecting the utilities industry including; NERC CIP, NIST

• Fully fluent in English

• Willingness to travel 30%

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science and P. Eng certification

• Previous work experience in multi-cultural environment

• Proven Leadership under project structure

• Excellent business acumen, execution driven, process appliance, PM metrics, teamwork

• Expertise required in: engineering, reporting

• High energy, positive individual loving operational challenges

• Proactivity & Reactivity, Autonomy & Rigor

• Capability to manage & motivate an engineering team

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between  -  CAD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

This is a remote position

Final date to receive applications: février 02, 2026

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.