Lead Engineer 2 – Systems Engineering

Role Overview

• Responsible for the technical delivery of service, upgrade and retrofit engineering projects across industrial, marine, offshore and naval sectors.
• Activities span the full project lifecycle from initial technical support and system assessment through detailed engineering, testing, commissioning and customer handover.
• Provides engineering expertise for the modernisation, replacement and integration of legacy and current drive, control and automation systems.
• Supports customers in identifying upgrade solutions for obsolete equipment and delivers technically robust, cost-effective engineering outcomes.
• Manages engineering requirements, specifications and technical deliverables associated with assigned projects and work packages.
• Responsible for ensuring solutions meet customer requirements, technical standards, quality expectations and project schedules.
• Executes engineering activities including system design, configuration, testing, fault-finding, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning and post-installation support.
• Supports the integration of hardware, software and control systems across a diverse range of customer applications.
• Works closely with application engineers, project managers, service teams, customers and suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
• Acts as the technical focal point for assigned activities and contributes to effective project delivery through sound engineering judgement and problem solving.
• Supports the management of technical risk, equipment obsolescence and upgrade strategies.
• Contributes to continuous improvement activities through the sharing of technical knowledge, lessons learned and best practices.
• Develops in-depth knowledge of GE Vernova legacy and current technologies, as well as third-party control, automation and drive systems.

Requirements

• Degree, HND/HNC, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in industrial automation, control systems, drives engineering or service engineering environments.
• Experience supporting service, upgrade, retrofit or modernisation projects.
• Experience with system testing, commissioning, fault finding and technical problem solving.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and engineering documentation.
• Good understanding of engineering principles and safe working practices.
• Candidates should ideally demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:
• AC and DC drive systems
• Industrial control and automation systems
• PLCs, SCADA and HMI systems
• Industrial communication networks and protocols
• Legacy equipment upgrades and obsolescence management
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and site commissioning
• Marine, offshore, industrial or naval applications

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No