Graduate Engineer: Substation Protection & Control

GE Vernova

England

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

GE Vernova Grid Automation offers a Graduate Engineering Programme focused on protection and control for substation projects. You will design, configure and test protection and control solutions for various voltage levels, gaining hands-on experience with SCADA, RTU, and HMI systems while learning IEC 61850, DNP3 and Modbus protocols.

You’ll collaborate across product engineering, applications and field services, contribute to technical documentation, and engage with global project teams to

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, power systems, or related field.
  • Basic understanding of protection schemes, relay logic, and control system principles.
  • Familiarity with SCADA/DCS systems, industrial communications, or cybersecurity in energy systems.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design and configuration of protection and control systems for electrical substations.
  • Support testing activities, including factory acceptance tests.
  • Gain exposure to SCADA, RTU, HMI systems, and protection relays.
  • Learn and apply IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus and other communication protocols.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product engineering, applications, and field services.
  • Support documentation development, including system specifications, test procedures, and technical reports.

Skills

Strong analytical skills
Communication skills
Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems

Tools

Python
MATLAB
AutoCAD

Job description

GE Vernova Grid Automation offers a Graduate Engineering Programme focused on protection and control for substation projects. You will design, configure and test protection and control solutions for various voltage levels, gaining hands-on experience with SCADA, RTU, and HMI systems while learning IEC 61850, DNP3 and Modbus protocols.

You’ll collaborate across product engineering, applications and field services, contribute to technical documentation, and engage with global project teams to

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