Protection & Control Engineer – HV/MV Substations

GE Vernova, Inc.; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks a Secondary System Engineer to design protection, control and auxiliary systems for HV/MV substations and related projects in Australia. You will guide a workgroup to meet objectives, apply engineering principles, and support testing and commissioning activities.

The role requires experience in power system protection, strong communication and leadership skills, and willingness to travel up to 30% for testing and site visits across Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 4–5 years of experience in power system protection design, testing, and commissioning.
• Knowledge of Australian and IEC standards related to power systems.

Responsibilities

• Design or lead the design of protection, control and auxiliary systems for HV/MV substations.
• Execute design, analysis, and evaluation per project requirements.
• Carry out factory or site testing of protection systems.
• Provide technical leadership to project personnel.
• Document technical data and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Power system protection

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks a Secondary System Engineer to design protection, control and auxiliary systems for HV/MV substations and related projects in Australia. You will guide a workgroup to meet objectives, apply engineering principles, and support testing and commissioning activities.

The role requires experience in power system protection, strong communication and leadership skills, and willingness to travel up to 30% for testing and site visits across Australia.