GE Vernova
Overview
Lead Protection and Control Engineer role at GE Vernova. The Lead Protection & Control Engineer works on T&D substations for AC, HVDC and FACTS projects with designers, peer engineers & leaders. The engineer defines and designs all technical aspects of HV/EHV substation protection & control and oversees technical plant integration and optimization at project level considering safety, quality, schedule and cost criteria. A strong attention to detail, customer responsiveness and a continuous learning mindset are expected. The role may be identified as project engineer for small to medium projects with a focus on secondary engineering. About us: Grid Solutions, part of GE Vernova, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition. Essential Responsibilities
Be responsible for the design of protection schemes for all kinds of T&D substations, Data Centers, Industrial, and BESS applications including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, and relay settings. Lead a local or remote design team to develop panel and interconnect wiring, panel layouts and elevations. Evaluate interoperability, control features, and communication/protocol aspects of IEDs serving as protection relays to provide an integrated solution including SCADA, cyber security and telecom needs. Familiar with IEC 61850 process and system bus architecture and its implementation for substations. Coordinate with SCADA engineers, substation physical engineers, and control design staff to fully develop system integration of protection, control, and monitoring systems; work to meet project specifications, cost control, and schedule objectives. Interface with internal and external team members such as lead engineers, project engineers, electrical designers, physical designers, draftsmen, project managers, sourcing, and support organizations. Review power system load flow studies, fault studies, relay setting coordination, and transient studies performed by other agencies. Train end-users on the theory, operational use, and maintenance of integrated protection and control systems. Lead or support factory acceptance testing and on-site testing & commissioning. Develop outage, cut-over, and testing procedures. Define processes and procedures, perform root cause analyses, implement corrective actions, and validate process control; support quality initiatives including ISO 9002 aspects. Develop proposals including technical specifications, estimating design man-hours and materials, supporting sourcing for vendor quotations, and providing technical validations. Demonstrate leadership behaviors including humility, transparency, and delivering with focus. Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university. Minimum 5 years of experience in system protection schemes, relay selection, primary equipment interface requirements, operational analysis, communications, and maintenance practices for transmission, distribution, and generation protection applications at AIS and GIS substations. Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including international travel for meetings and on-site commissioning tests, compliant with company travel and tax policies. Desired Characteristics
P.E. License or EIT with willingness to pursue and acquire P.E. certification. Extensive experience in protective relaying coordination and practices. Strong understanding of circuit breakers, fuses, switchgear, transformers, shunt reactors, capacitor banks, harmonic filters, HVDC and FACTS systems used in power flow control and fault detection. Fluent in English; strong influencing and relationship-building, with effective presentation skills and ability to communicate complex messages succinctly. Technical problem-solving experience; mastery of sec engineering discipline (process, tools and technical aspects). Demonstrates ownership, accountability, judgement and decision making, with passion for the role. Benefits and Other Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Relocation assistance provided: Yes. This is a remote position. Application deadline: October 31, 2025. General Electric Company, Grid Solutions and related sponsors reserve the right to modify benefit plans. This document does not create a contract of employment. Project close-out date may be indicated in posting. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Lead Protection and Control Engineer role at GE Vernova. The Lead Protection & Control Engineer works on T&D substations for AC, HVDC and FACTS projects with designers, peer engineers & leaders. The engineer defines and designs all technical aspects of HV/EHV substation protection & control and oversees technical plant integration and optimization at project level considering safety, quality, schedule and cost criteria. A strong attention to detail, customer responsiveness and a continuous learning mindset are expected. The role may be identified as project engineer for small to medium projects with a focus on secondary engineering. About us: Grid Solutions, part of GE Vernova, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition. Essential Responsibilities
Be responsible for the design of protection schemes for all kinds of T&D substations, Data Centers, Industrial, and BESS applications including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, and relay settings. Lead a local or remote design team to develop panel and interconnect wiring, panel layouts and elevations. Evaluate interoperability, control features, and communication/protocol aspects of IEDs serving as protection relays to provide an integrated solution including SCADA, cyber security and telecom needs. Familiar with IEC 61850 process and system bus architecture and its implementation for substations. Coordinate with SCADA engineers, substation physical engineers, and control design staff to fully develop system integration of protection, control, and monitoring systems; work to meet project specifications, cost control, and schedule objectives. Interface with internal and external team members such as lead engineers, project engineers, electrical designers, physical designers, draftsmen, project managers, sourcing, and support organizations. Review power system load flow studies, fault studies, relay setting coordination, and transient studies performed by other agencies. Train end-users on the theory, operational use, and maintenance of integrated protection and control systems. Lead or support factory acceptance testing and on-site testing & commissioning. Develop outage, cut-over, and testing procedures. Define processes and procedures, perform root cause analyses, implement corrective actions, and validate process control; support quality initiatives including ISO 9002 aspects. Develop proposals including technical specifications, estimating design man-hours and materials, supporting sourcing for vendor quotations, and providing technical validations. Demonstrate leadership behaviors including humility, transparency, and delivering with focus. Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university. Minimum 5 years of experience in system protection schemes, relay selection, primary equipment interface requirements, operational analysis, communications, and maintenance practices for transmission, distribution, and generation protection applications at AIS and GIS substations. Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including international travel for meetings and on-site commissioning tests, compliant with company travel and tax policies. Desired Characteristics
P.E. License or EIT with willingness to pursue and acquire P.E. certification. Extensive experience in protective relaying coordination and practices. Strong understanding of circuit breakers, fuses, switchgear, transformers, shunt reactors, capacitor banks, harmonic filters, HVDC and FACTS systems used in power flow control and fault detection. Fluent in English; strong influencing and relationship-building, with effective presentation skills and ability to communicate complex messages succinctly. Technical problem-solving experience; mastery of sec engineering discipline (process, tools and technical aspects). Demonstrates ownership, accountability, judgement and decision making, with passion for the role. Benefits and Other Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Relocation assistance provided: Yes. This is a remote position. Application deadline: October 31, 2025. General Electric Company, Grid Solutions and related sponsors reserve the right to modify benefit plans. This document does not create a contract of employment. Project close-out date may be indicated in posting. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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