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Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.\nContinuously improving the product in terms of delivery speed, stability and reliability\nEnsure security and compliance standards are taken into consideration into the design decisions\nReview and approve design documents, implement, and ensures quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost\nRequired Qualifications\nDegree in Electronics / Electrical engineering or related field.\nStrong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers/Merging Units/ IEC61850 IED’s.\nExtensively demonstrated years’ experience in control and protection system design.\nKnowledge of industrial communication networks such as IEC61850 and Ethernet based protocols.\nControl & Protection Relay logics Design techniques.\nExperienced in developing electrical designs for industrial control systems.\nKnowledge of communication networks Security/Hardening and Cybersecurity best practices.\nExcellent knowledge of commonly used Layer2&3 protocols such as Ipv4,OSPF,LACP,DMZ,VPN/ DMS/ADMS/ DNP, IEC, Modbus.\nExperience relevant to electrical power systems and Substation automation engineering.\nWorking knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems and Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation and SCADA.\nDesired Characteristics\nExcellent oral and written communication skills.\nSignificant interpersonal and leadership skills.\nDemonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.\nDemonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.\nAbility to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.\nProven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment\nProactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed\nDemonstrates track record of designing quality systems/components that exceed design reqs, beat cost targets, and exceed reliability targets\nThe North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.\nGrid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. 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