Lead Software Engineer for Substation Automation
Lead Software Engineer for Substation Automation
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GE Vernovas Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers power and energy needs for their highperformance applications. We work with some of the worlds major energy maritime and industrial organizations helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization including through our specialist motors drives and control technologies.Job Description
As the Lead Software Engineer for Substation Automation you will be developing embedded and PCbased software primarily for use within the GE Vernova SCADA substation automation business. The role will involve both the support and enhancement of existing systems together with the design and development of new systems and architectures going forward.
In this role you will focus on:
- Development of new products and adding new features and enhancements to existing products.
- Ensuring the developed solutions comply with customer requirements industry standards regulations and cost targets.
- Undertaking the complete software development lifecycle to create and test new software components to a defined quality standard.
- Participating in defining the strategy for current products and systems as well as influencing our future technical solutions.
- Establishing and maintaining high quality technical documentation.
- Working within a multiskilled team of engineers draftsmen technicians and/or test engineers.
- Liaising with other GE Vernova teams customers suppliers and subcontractors.
- Visiting customer sites to assist with fault finding on systems if required.
- Occasionally travelling domestically & overseas for short periods of time to provide technical support for tendering commissioning customer and supplier meetings (a few weeks per year).
We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:
- Excellent C/C coding and real time software development skills.
- Experience in capturing requirements and writing technical specifications.
- An understanding of communication protocols (TCP socket and Serial communications).
- A relevant degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related discipline or significant relevant experience gained in a professional engineering environment.
- Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Visual Studio development environment.
- Valid passport and drivers license to meet travel requirements.
- Good communication skills and an ability to present on a technical topic.
What will make you stand out:
- Demonstrated experience in software development particularly within the energy sector or industrial automation.
- Knowledge of QT application framework.
- Knowledge of SQL programming and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience with mobile apps development.
- Knowledge of Windows CE.
- Knowledge of DNP3 IEC 61850 and IEC(IEC 101 protocols
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems or substation control systems.
You can expect from us:
- Challenging and exciting projects.
- A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs careers and worklife balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
- Attractive compensation.
- Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution) Income protection Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
- 26 days vacation bank holidays.
This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
