Control & Protection System Engineering Leader Germany (m/f/d)

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Job Description Summary

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to fulfill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating renewables onto the grid to drive towards carbon neutrality. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener, more reliable grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Control & Protection System Engineering Leader – Germany

The Control & Protection System Engineering Leader Germany is responsible for leading teams that design, integrate, conduct studies, and test the HVDC Control & Protection System. This role leads multidisciplinary engineering teams covering control and protection system applications, control automation systems, and low‑voltage secondary engineering, ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality, cost‑effective, and on‑time solutions across all projects.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Control & Protection System Leader (Germany), you will be responsible for the following:

Recruit and develop department talent
Lead the engineering process
Provide technical guidance
Drive consistent design practices and common global processes for projects
Ensure safety, quality, on‑time delivery, and cost efficiency
Capture and embed lessons learned

Engineering & Technical Leadership

Lead the design, integration, studies, testing, and delivery of HVDC Control & Protection systems in line with project and tender requirements
Drive consistent design practices and the deployment of common global engineering processes across all delivery centres
Provide technical direction, governance, and expert guidance to ensure solutions meet contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements
Execute and oversee engineering analysis and evaluations to ensure compliance with business standards, procedures, and product/program requirements
Capture and embed lessons learned to continuously improve technical quality and execution efficiency

Operational & Delivery Management

Oversee day‑to‑day engineering operations, ensuring safe, predictable, and efficient execution of projects
Uphold and embed Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) principles across all engineering activities
Define project execution strategies, engineering estimates, and delivery plans in collaboration with team managers
Identify technical, schedule, and organisational risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
Manage engineering resources, workloads, schedules, and project milestones to meet delivery commitments
Define Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), required resources, and skill levels to achieve agreed delivery timelines

People & Organisational Leadership

Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high‑performing engineering talent within the department
Develop and maintain an effective engineering organisation structure, processes, and tools to support scalable and repeatable delivery
Provide direction and guidance to senior specialists, team managers, and supervisory staff operating with significant autonomy
Foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative working environment where individuals can perform at their best
Ensure organisational vision, values, and behaviours are embedded in daily leadership and decision‑making

Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement

Drive improvements in engineering tools, methods, systems, and operational processes to enhance customer value and business efficiency
Build strong internal partnerships with project management, commercial, manufacturing, commissioning, and global engineering teams
Actively contribute to cross‑functional leadership forums, making informed decisions and engaging subject‑matter experts when required
Support business growth by contributing to tendering activities, technical risk reviews, and execution planning

Required Qualifications

Engineering degree or equivalent in Power Systems, Power Electronics, or a related discipline, or proven equivalent experience in HVDC Control & Protection engineering
Extensive experience in HVDC Control & Protection systems, including design, integration, testing, and delivery
Proven track record of leading large, multidisciplinary engineering teams in both technical and operational contexts
Strong ability to define strategy, manage complexity, and deliver results in a matrix and multi‑site global organisation
Demonstrated ability to analyse complex problems and implement robust technical and organisational solutions
Advanced leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
Strong sense of urgency with proven capability to identify, manage, and mitigate technical and organisational risks
Experience working across global delivery centres and collaborating with international stakeholders
Professional working proficiency in German and English

Why We Work at GE Grid Solutions

Our engineers are always up for the challenge and we are driven to find the best solution. Projects are unique and interesting, requiring a solution‑focused, positive approach. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, those who bring ingenuity and desire to make an impact are exposed to game‑changing, diverse projects that allow them to play a part in the energy transition.