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90,000+ live jobsTechnical Leader – Protection & Control Systems in Zamudio
On-site in Zamudio·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 12 Nov)
GE Vernova
28 open roles
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Zamudio
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
The ad rules out sponsorship
Per the ad: “Relocation Assistance Provided: No”
Skills
GE Vernova is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Zamudio.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Solid experience in Protection & Control, Substation Automation or equivalent engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of substation solutions, communication protocols and system integration concepts.
- Ability to lead technical discussions with customers and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering activities.
- Strong problem-solving, prioritization and communication skills in a complex project environment.
Nice to have
- Good command of English; additional languages valued depending on project scope.
Education & certifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or similar technical discipline.
The role
Own the project control activity globally and drive consistent functional specifications and common global processes for projects implementation. Activities that are conducted to better understand or ultimately meet the expectations of the customer Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
- Technical Leader is responsible for the technical leadership and technical execution governance of Protection & Control projects across the full project lifecycle. The role acts as the primary technical authority for the project, ensuring alignment between customer requirements, technical solution, engineering execution, testing and delivery.
What you'll do
- Lead the technical kick-off, technical clarification and scope alignment with customer requirements, tendering inputs and project risk matrix.
- Own the review of technical specifications versus the offered solution and define the technical baseline for execution.
- Define and approve the main technical solution, including architecture, schematics, system and IED configuration, major hardware definition / BOM decisions, network / ports definition and master file approach.
- Own the internal technical documentation plan, technical deliverables strategy and engineering schedule for the project.
- Coordinate engineering execution across disciplines and subcontractors, ensuring consistency of technical outputs and timely resolution of interfaces.
- Define and document pre-FAT and FAT protocols, validation approach and technical readiness criteria.
- Track customer technical inputs, internal engineering inputs, technical comments resolution and technical deliverables submission.
- Lead technical quality discussions, technical non-conformities follow-up and escalation of risks affecting delivery, quality, cost or schedule.
- Coordinate technical preparation of pre-FAT, FAT and SAT handover, including snag list definition, closure follow-up and technical transfer to Field Service.
- Act as technical reference point for the project team, support problem resolution and drive standardization, lessons learned and continuous improvement.
- Support capability development through mentoring, technical guidance and knowledge transfer inside the team.
Key Interfaces
- Project Manager
- System Engineers across CCS, DCS and Consulting
- Drafting, Manufacturing / MU, Field Service and other support functions
- Customers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
Simple delta versus legacy wording
- Formalizes technical accountability already exercised in complex projects.
- Clarifies separation between PM coordination and TL technical ownership.
- Makes technical governance, validation and cross-discipline coordination explicit.
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About GE Vernova
GE Vernova is a global energy company formed from the spin-off of General Electric's power, renewable energy, and electrification segments. It provides technology and services across the energy value chain, including onshore and offshore wind turbines, gas and steam power plants, hydroelectric systems, and grid electrification solutions. With roots in GE's century-old engineering heritage, the company operates on a global scale, serving utilities, independent power producers, and industrial customers in more than 100 countries.
In Spain, GE Vernova has a significant presence, particularly in wind energy, with offices and operational hubs in Barcelona and Madrid. The company is a major player in Spain's renewable energy sector, contributing to the country's wind power infrastructure and offering roles in engineering, logistics, and remote operations. For international professionals, GE Vernova offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge energy technologies in a country that is a European leader in wind power, with a multicultural work environment and competitive benefits.
- Industry
- Energy
- Founded
- 2024
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, USA
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Madrid
Good to know if you are moving
- GE Vernova is a Fortune 500 company with a global workforce of around 80,000 employees, offering strong career mobility across countries.
- Spain is a key market for GE Vernova's wind business, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, making it a hub for renewable energy engineering roles.
- The company offers internships and early-career programs in Spain, such as the BIO Technical Office Team intern role, which can be a gateway for international graduates.
- GE Vernova's remote operations centers in Spain provide opportunities for technical roles like ROC Technical Lead, which involve monitoring wind farms across Europe.
- As a spin-off from GE, the company retains a strong engineering culture and offers access to advanced training and development programs.
In their own words
Additional information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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