Grid Automation Protection & Control Systems Engineering Leader

GE Vernova; España; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Spain is seeking a Senior Lead Protection & Control Engineer to guide a high-performing team of engineers focused on protection algorithms, relay design, and renewable integration, driving reliability and grid stability.

You will oversee the full project lifecycle, champion new technologies such as IEC 61850 for digital substations, and apply model-based design with RTDS/PSCAD/ATP-EMTP to integrate protection into product platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Strong leadership experience in protection and control engineering.
• Proven track record in leading a team of engineers.
• Experience with industry standards for power system protection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of protection and control projects.
• Advise on technology adoption for grid modernization.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams.
• Manage budgets, resources, and performance metrics.

Skills

Protection algorithms

Leadership

Project management

Team building

System reliability

Power system protection

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

RTDS

PSCAD

ATP/EMTP

IEC61850

Modbus

DNP3.0

IEC60870-5-103

Job description

Job Description Summary

To accelerate growth and enhance customer value, Grid Automation is undergoing a strategic restructuring aimed at driving innovation in grid flexibility, reliability, and sustainability, while reinforcing its core portfolio. A central element of this transformation is the launch of the GridBeats™ Product Line, dedicated to delivering software-defined automation solutions. This initiative integrates advanced technologies and develops distinctive product platforms to address evolving market demands.

Job Description

Lead a High-Performing Team

• Build and guide a team of highly skilled protection and control engineers with expertise in all areas of protection algorithms, filter design, and renewable integration.

• Inspire and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Drive Grid Modernization

• Oversee the full project lifecycle for protection and control system, feature design, specification, simulation, modeling, implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational processes and procedures.

• Champion the adoption of new technologies, such as communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850) for digital substation to enhance grid automation and protection.

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to support the seamless integration protection algorithms into products using model-based design through to virtualization.

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Technical Expertise and Management

• Possess a deep technical understanding of protection algorithms, automation, and control system design, including fault analysis and system stability.

• Experience in Matlab / Simulink for model design and power system simulation tools such as RTDS. PSCAD or ATP/EMTP and applying protection principles to design and development of protection relay.

• Knowledge or experience of metering, Ethernet & serial communications applicable to P&C (such as IEC61850, Modbus, DNP3.0 and IEC60870-5-103).

• Working knowledge of RTDS and its application in hardware-in-the-loop testing of protection and control systems.

• Experience with Model-Based Design principles for developing embedded systems for protection relays.

• Demonstrate strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Develop and manage the team's budget, resource planning, and performance metrics.

Collaboration and Industry Leadership

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to ensure seamless integration of protection and control functionalities within the overall equipment design.

• Stay abreast of industry standards and trends, technologies, and best practices in power system protection and control.

• Establish and maintain partnerships with universities to support research and development efforts.

• Represent the organization at industry conferences and technical forums.

• Experience working with utilities on protection and control system design and implementation.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field; master’s degree a plus.

• Solid in power system protection and control engineering, with proven experience in a leadership role.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a team of engineers.

• Proven record of writing and presenting papers at industry conferences

• Experience with industry standards and regulations related to power system protection and control.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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