Lead Power Systems Protection & Control Engineer

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País Vasco

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EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

GE Vernova's Grid Automation R&D team seeks a Lead Power Systems Protection & Control Application Engineer to bridge power system theory and algorithm implementation. You will design P&C algorithms and deliver detailed specifications while coordinating with product teams to enable robust digital substation technologies.

You will apply MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD/RTDS, and related tools to model, test, and validate protection schemes, contributing to global energy transition and publication-ready

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent knowledge/experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in protection and control system design and studies; 3+ years in developing detailed design specifications for P&C algorithms, preferably in relay manufacturing.
  • Extensive experience in power system protection, automation and control product development.
  • Model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink and power system simulations (RTDS/PSCAD/ATP-EMTP).
  • Proven publication/presentation track record in industry forums.

Responsibilities

  • Create detailed design specifications for protection and control algorithms.
  • Conduct feasibility studies using PSCAD, RTDS, or MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Lead root-cause analysis of protection-related incidents.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document technical papers for conferences.
  • Provide training and guidance to engineers and technicians.

Skills

Power systems protection
P&C algorithms
MATLAB/Simulink
RTDS/PSCAD
Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink
RTDS
PSCAD
ATP/EMTP

Job description

GE Vernova's Grid Automation R&D team seeks a Lead Power Systems Protection & Control Application Engineer to bridge power system theory and algorithm implementation. You will design P&C algorithms and deliver detailed specifications while coordinating with product teams to enable robust digital substation technologies.

You will apply MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD/RTDS, and related tools to model, test, and validate protection schemes, contributing to global energy transition and publication-ready

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