Software Consulting Engineer – T&D Configuration Systems and software solutions

GE Vernova; Markham; On-site; CAD 163,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a highly experienced Software Consulting Engineer to lead architecture, design, and development of advanced software platforms for Transmission & Distribution systems. This senior role drives digital transformation, enabling grid automation, device orchestration, and intelligent engineering workflows.

You will oversee cross-functional teams, ensure secure SDLC/DevSecOps practices, and drive reuse across product lines while guiding customers and global product teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Extensive software engineering and architectural leadership experience.
• Proven track record delivering software solutions for T&D or industrial domains.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture and evolution of scalable software platforms for T&D configuration systems.
• Define technical strategy and oversee cloud-native platform design (desktop, edge, cloud).
• Drive IEC 61850 engineering workflows into automated tooling ecosystems.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and hardware architects to deliver secure, compliant solutions.
• Mentor software engineers and represent the organization in customer engagements.

Skills

Software engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field

Tools

.NET

Java

Python

TypeScript

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovation-driven Software Consulting Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and development of advanced software platforms and configuration tools for Transmission & Distribution (T&D) systems.

This strategic leadership role drives the digital transformation of the energy sector by enabling next-generation grid automation, device orchestration, and intelligent engineering workflows.

As a senior leader, you will act as the software architecture authority, collaborating with embedded, power systems, and UI/UX teams, and engaging with customers and global product teams to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions and shape the technical direction of platforms powering protection relays, grid-edge configuration, and digital substation system, integrating advanced standards, enabling AI-assisted engineering, and ensuring cloud-readiness, cybersecurity, and multi-vendor interoperability.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Define the architecture and evolution of scalable, modular, and secure software platforms for T&D configuration systems, including tools for device configuration, substation engineering, and grid automation workflows.
• Define technical strategy and oversee the design cloud-native platforms using modern frameworks (.NET, Java, Python, TypeScript) that support desktop, edge, and cloud deployments, with emphasis on performance, resilience, and maintainability.
• Drive the integration IEC 61850 engineering workflows (SCL-based ICD, SCD, SSD) into intuitive, automated tooling ecosystems aligned with modern UI/UX, API design, and utility integration requirements.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment, acting as the authority between firmware, UI/UX, and power systems teams, enabling coherent system design and tight integration between engineering workflows and device behavior.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and hardware architects to deliver secure, compliant solutions for critical infrastructure, incorporating secure development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices.
• Drive reuse of software components across product lines, fostering platform consistency, reducing duplication, and accelerating development.
• Oversee development and lifecycle management of configuration and commissioning tools for protection and control devices, ensuring seamless integration with SCADA/DMS/EMS and other utility systems.
• Conduct software and architecture reviews, ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC 61850, IEC 61968/70, CIM, IEC 62351), and manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and support.
• Partner with architects, systems engineers, and utility customers to define and deliver customer-centric, technically robust solutions that improve reliability, visibility, and flexibility of grid systems.
• Monitor emerging technologies (cloud-native services, model-driven engineering, AI/ML) for relevance to the T&D domain and contribute to technology roadmaps, product strategy, and IP generation through patents, whitepapers, and technical forums.
• Mentor and guide software engineers, promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation, and represent the organization in customer engagements, RFPs, and industry events.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software engineering, including experience in a technical leadership or software architecture role.

Desired Characteristics

• Proven track record designing and delivering software solutions for T&D systems, energy automation, or industrial control domains.
• Expertise in utility standards and protocols: IEC 61850, CIM, IEC 61968/70, and IEC 62351.
• Strong skills in modern technologies (.NET, Java, Python, JavaScript/ TypeScript), UI frameworks, backend systems, and containerized/cloud deployments.
• Knowledge of data modeling, API integration, network communications and cybersecurity practices.
• Familiarity with configuration management systems, substation design tools, and integration with SCADA/DMS/EMS platforms is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across technical and business teams.
• Experience operating in a matrixed global organization, managing distributed engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset focused on customer value and quality outcomes.
• Thought leadership through publications, standards participation, or conference speaking.
• Willingness to travel for key customer engagements, internal collaboration, or industry events.

** For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position , the pay range for this position is between $162,900.00 and $244,300.00 CAD Annual . The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is for a new vacancy.

** For candidates applying to a U.S. based position , the pay range for this position is between $152,400.00 USD and $254,000.00 USD Annual . The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Application Deadline: September 14, 2026

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.