Lead SCADA and Telecom Engineer

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Job Description

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

Provide high level design specification for complex SCADA and Telecom Systems, which may include multiple sites, typically windfarm onshore and offshore components.   Lead project design team to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget. Review and coordinate detailed design from vendors and manufacturers to ensure delivery of optimized design compliant with the specifications and incorporating safety in design practices. Ensure design compliance with NERC CIP requirements and applicable cybersecurity standards (e.g. IEC 62443) and best practices. Coordinate SCADA and telecom design with other disciplines (protection and control, primary design, site managers, commissioning engineers and field personnel). Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT). Prepare engineering estimates for telecom and SCADA system. Estimate equipment quantities and costs for proposals. Communicate with Project Engineering Manager to resolve engineering and design aspects that impact material cost, schedule, engineering budget, safety and quality. Communicate effectively with the customer and report any potential opportunity for variations or risks to the project to the Project Engineering Manager and Project Manager. 

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunication Engineering, or related field. Five (5) years of progressive experience in SCADA and telecom systems design for Utility, Renewable, or Industrial HV/EHV substations. Employer will accept pre or post degree experience including pre Bachelor's experience.  Work experience to include:  Five (5) years of experience in telecommunication systems to include: Multiplexers, PDH, SDH, network switches, WAN, LTE, or 4G; Substation projects for renewable energy applications in solar or windfarm; SCADA network architecture to include: HMIs, Gateways, or RTUs; Design and delivery of Aviation Detection Lighting System (ADLS), Meteorological, or Telephony systems on projects; and NERC CIP standards and IEC 62443 guidelines for Cyber Security. Any and all experience may be gained concurrently.   This position allows for a hybrid work arrangement.  Candidate may work remotely 3 days per week. When not telecommuting, must report to office in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Approximately 25% domestic and 10% international travel required to unanticipated sites to support project requirements, attend customer meetings, and conduct site work.  Travel expenses paid by company.

GE Grid Solutions LLC will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $144,123.00 to $180,400.00 annually. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 10% variable incentive compensation. Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-term disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CariLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

Additional Information:

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

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