Sr HV Protection Settings Engineer – Substations & Grids

GE Vernova, Inc.; Creswell; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Senior Protection Settings Engineer to join the North and South Europe Grid System Integration (GSI).

You will deliver protection settings studies for HV AC/DC substations and offshore wind projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the energy transition. The role requires design experience in electricity transmission, knowledge of protection principles, and proficiency with DIgSILENT PowerFactory and arc-flash analysis.

Qualifications

• Power Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• Experience in Electricity Transmission and Distribution design.
• Solid understanding of protection device and scheme operation principles.
• Experience with power system analysis software and arc-flash analysis tools preferred.
• Fluent oral and written English.
• Ability to analyse and resolve problems and work to tight delivery schedules.
• 7+ years of AC substation engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high voltage protection settings calculations (low impedance feeder differential, transformer biased differential, busbar protections).
• Perform short-circuit fault level calculations per IEC 60909 for symmetrical/asymmetrical faults.
• Use DIgSILENT PowerFactory for fault level studies and protection grading reports.
• Conduct arc-flash analysis using Caneco BT and other tools for LVAC 400V systems.
• Prepare energisation sequences and reclosure switching reports.
• Provide advisory support to project and tender teams on protection matters.
• Collaborate across internal teams and support engineering improvements.

Skills

Protection settings engineering

HV substations experience

Power system analysis

English communication

Education

Power Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree

Grid settings authorisation (certification)

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Arc-flash analysis software

Alpi Caneco BT

Job description

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Senior Protection Settings Engineer to join the North and South Europe Grid System Integration (GSI).

You will deliver protection settings studies for HV AC/DC substations and offshore wind projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the energy transition. The role requires design experience in electricity transmission, knowledge of protection principles, and proficiency with DIgSILENT PowerFactory and arc-flash analysis.