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Technical Leader – Protection & Control Systems

On-site in Zamudio·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 19 Oct)

GE Vernova

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Work mode: On-site, Zamudio
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: Senior level
Education: University degree

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The role

Job Description SummaryTechnical 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.Job Description

What you'll do

Key Responsibilities
• 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. Executing when projects requires.
• 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

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

Qualifications / Requirements

Qualifications / Requirements
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or similar technical discipline.
• 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
• Proven experience with relevant projects.
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization and communication skills in a complex project environment.
• Good command of English; additional languages valued depending on project scope.
• Availability to travel up to 30% as required by project, customer, and business needs

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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.