Reliability Consulting Engineer - Protection and Control

GE Vernova; Markham; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy management is seeking a Reliability Consulting Engineer to enhance critical grid automation products. This role involves leveraging reliability engineering methodologies to support utility customers in improving the uptime and safety of their grid systems. Candidates should possess a strong background in electrical engineering and a minimum of seven years of experience in the energy sector, with an emphasis on reliability and field performance.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) savings opportunity with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in reliability systems or product engineering.
• Familiar with protection & control systems and grid-edge devices.
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability initiatives for critical grid automation products.
• Develop and execute reliability test plans for hardware and software.
• Conduct FMEA and Root Cause Analysis for hardware/software failures.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Analysis

Reliability Engineering

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Reliability or Systems Engineering

Tools

Reliability Engineering Tools

Data Analysis Platforms (Python, R, Minitab, Power BI)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Reliability Consulting Engineer with a strong background in protection and control systems energy management devices and utility-scale software for transmission and distribution (T&D) applications.

In this role you will lead reliability initiatives across the lifecycle of critical grid automation products including protection relays control devices digital substation solutions and advanced software platforms. You will apply best-in-class reliability engineering methodologies to ensure system resilience regulatory compliance and long-term field performance. Your work will directly support utility customers in achieving higher uptime reduced lifecycle costs and safer grid operation.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform reliability modeling and statistical analysis of energy management and protection / control products to predict field performance and act as authority for reliability design decisions.
• Develop and execute reliability test plans for hardware and software including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environmental and stress testing for grid components.
• Conduct and lead FMEA FMECA and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for hardware / software failure events across embedded systems and communication layers.
• Work with product design systems engineering and software teams to ensure Design for Reliability (DfR) is embedded from concept through deployment.
• Analyze field data from deployed devices (e.g. relays RTUs control systems) to identify systemic issues and recommend corrective / preventive actions.
• Collaborate with utilities and customers to support grid asset performance programs and grid modernization initiatives including IEC 61850 virtualization and advanced diagnostics.
• Develop and maintain reliability KPIs (e.g. MTBF FIT rate availability) for product lines and integrate into product development and quality programs.
• Identify and drive adoption of predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies using remote diagnostics SCADA and sensor data.
• Consult and align with the Innovation Office and Applications team to ensure reliability priorities influence working group participation standards leadership and technology strategy.
• Stay current on regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. NERC IEEE IEC standards) impacting utility asset reliability and cybersecurity.
• Provide coaching training and guidance on reliability practices to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in reliability systems or product engineering in the energy or utility sector.

Desired Characteristics

• Familiar with protection & control systems grid-edge devices substation automation and utility-grade software solutions.
• Hands-on experience with reliability engineering tools and standards (e.g. ReliaSoft ISO 9001 / 55000 IEC 61025).
• Familiarity with communications protocols and standards used in T&D systems : IEC 61850 DNP3 Modbus IEEE C37.118 etc.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis platforms (e.g. Python R Minitab Power BI).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to engage cross-functional teams and utility customers.
• Understanding of grid reliability challenges in T&D environments & willingness to travel for customer engagements conferences and global collaboration.
• Collaborative leadership across engineering field teams and customers
• Data-driven problem-solving mindset with attention to long-term product health including systems thinking
• Proactive approach to emerging technologies and continuous improvement
• Masters degree in Reliability or Systems Engineering.
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or similar professional certification.
• Familiar with model-based design and HIL testing (e.g. RTDS PSCAD or EMTP) for utility applications and simulation tools used in electronics and CAD design
• Experience working directly with T&D utilities supporting product deployments failure investigations or asset strategies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity risk and reliability considerations for critical infrastructure.

This role is expected to close on 7 / 21 / 25.

Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach a 24 / 7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24 / 7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company Ropcor Inc. their successors and in some cases their affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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