Power Systems Engineer – Protection & Simulation

GE Vernova; Zamudio; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced Electrical engineer to operate real-time simulators, perform HIL and FAT, and develop protection and control relay configurations for diverse projects in the power systems sector. You will collaborate with international teams to troubleshoot complex scenarios and deliver robust test solutions.

The role offers exposure to transmission, distribution, and industrial studies, with opportunities to present technical papers and contribute to project reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master in Electrical, Computer or Power Systems Engineering.
• At least 2 years in protection, control and automation.
• Strong understanding of power systems in transmission and distribution.
• Knowledge of protection relays, automation and communication protocols.
• Ethical, professional with customer focus and SOW proposal ability.
• Strong learning ability and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform HIL tests with real-time simulator and FAT.
• Analyze and troubleshoot real-time simulation scenarios.
• Execute studies across transmission, distribution and industrial segments (short circuit, load flow, arc-flash).
• Create relay setting files and configurations for protection and control.
• Develop test setups, test plans and test cases with wiring diagrams.
• Prepare test and project reports and deliverables.
• Contribute to technical papers for conferences and venues.

Skills

Protection and control applications

HIL testing

Team collaboration

Customer communication

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical, Computer or Power Systems Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

PowerFactory

ASPEN

CAPE

RTDS/Opal RT

Job description

Job Description Summary

In this role, you will operate advanced real-time simulators and perform Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), reproducing complex electrical system conditions and testing how protection relays and controllers respond in real-world scenarios. You will work closely with international engineering teams, troubleshoot complex system behavior, and contribute to a wide variety of projects giving you exposure to a different technologies, customers, and challenging power system applications.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execution of Engineering and Consulting Services Projects inside the Engineering & Consulting CoE. This includes schedule, customer communication, scope of work, budget, and quality.
• Perform Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) tests using a real-time digital simulator, including Factory Acceptance Tests
• Analyze and troubleshoot real time digital simulation scenarios
• Execute engineering studies and analysis across the transmission, distribution, and industrial segments, such as: short circuit, load flow, arc-flash studies, protective device coordination studies.
• Create complex relay setting files to include programming of Protection and Control Elements, Complex control Logic and Communications settings for GE and third-party protective relays.
• Develop test setups, test plans, and test case (including wiring diagrams and configurations of relays and controllers)
• Prepare test reports, project reports, and project deliverables
• Participate in preparation of technical papers to be presented at conferences and other venues.

Required Qualifications

• B.S (Masters or higher is preferred) in Electrical, Computer or Power Systems Engineering with very good understanding of power system applications and analysis.
• Minimum (2) years of experience in protection, control, and automation applications.
• Excellent understanding of power systems phenomena in transmission & distribution systems.
• Understanding of power system protection relays, automation, control and communication protocols.
• Ethical and professional business manner in interaction with team members and customers.
• Customer focused; open to accept new challenges and share ideas
• Technical skills to execute projects, identify opportunities and write SOW proposals.
• Strong learning skills, demonstrate collaborative style and Customer focused.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with RTDS or Opal Simulation Platforms.
• Experienced in study software and power system tools such as PSCAD, PSSE, Power Factory, ASPEN, CAPE for automating the power system study process.
• Understand of communication system protocols and architectures in electric power industry (IEC61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.).
• Flexibility to work in a multi-customer environment and to adapt to requests/comments made in the course of execution.
• Experience with transmission, distribution, and smart grid standards.
• Strong communication skills including technical writing and presentations.
• Knowledge or field experience with system commissioning and testing including Doble / Omicron test equipment or similar.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No