Job Description Summary

The Lead SCADA and Cybersecurity engineer is responsible for performing and leading all technical aspects of Electric Substation SCADA and cybersecurity system design deliverables. Should have great attention to detail of all project requirements and lead other designers to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget with a safety mindset.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure design compliance with NERC CIP requirements, applicable cybersecurity standards (e.g. IEC 62443), Substation SCADA based on IEC-61850, DNP, standards and best industry practices
• Ability to provide functional design specifications for complex SCADA and Cybersecurity Systems, which may include multiple sites, typically windfarm, onshore and offshore substations and O&M centers.  
• Lead their project design team to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget.
• Ability to review and coordinate detailed design from vendors and manufacturers to ensure delivery of optimized high-performing integrated SCADA and Cybersecurity design compliant with the specifications, applicable codes and standards and incorporating safety in design practices.
• Coordinate SCADA and cybersecurity design with other disciplines (protection and control, primary design, site managers, commissioning engineers and field personnel).
• Developing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures and participating in FAT and SAT.
• Prepare engineering estimates for SCADA system. Estimate equipment quantities and costs for proposals.
• During project execution, communicate with Project Engineering Manager to resolve engineering and design aspects that impact material cost, schedule, engineering budget, safety and quality
• Ability to 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or associated discipline from an accredited university.
• 7 years’ experience in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in Utility, Renewable and/or Industrial HV & EHV substation’s cybersecurity systems design.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Desired

• Demonstrated knowledge with NERC-CIP standards and guidelines for Cyber Security (IEC 62443), or NIST.
• Demonstrated knowledge with standard SCADA network architecture (HMIs, Gateways, RTUs) and protocols (OPC, DNP3, etc.) as applied to substation projects.
• Experience in building scalable and highly available distributed networks.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 based Digital Substations (PRP, HSR, RSTP) and cybersecurity equipment (VPN, Firewall, Router, NIDS, etc.) from various vendors
• Familiarity with Telecom equipment and standards (MPLS, Multiplexer, WAN, LTE, 4G)
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng and willingness to serve as the engineer of record or be willing to obtain certification within two years

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada or the US for this opening.

This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here:  https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $110,000 and $160.000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: 10% bonus

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 12, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.