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Job Description SummaryBecome part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition. We are seeking a Senior Product & Solution Applications Engineer with deep expertise in protection relays and substation automation systems to join our Transmission Protection, Automation, and Control team. In this role, you will be responsible for defining, developing, and delivering differentiated protection relay solutions and software-defined substation automation applications that support the evolution of our GridBeats Integrated Digital Substation portfolio. You will lead the development and deployment of technical strategies, support new product introductions, and provide advanced application support to utility, industrial, and infrastructure customers. Working closely with Product Management Leaders, Product Managers, R&D teams, Region Growth Leaders, and regional Technical Application Engineering communities, you will play a key role in advancing the digital transformation of the power grid while contributing to the successful delivery of large-scale high-voltage transmission projects.

• Drive the release of relay applications and software-defined substation automation solutions, ensuring alignment with portfolio operating rhythms, multi-generation product plans, and New Product Introduction (NPI) cycles.
• Support the GridBeats Integrated Digital Substation (iDS) system and product-level application strategy in coordination with Grid Automation regions.
• Collaborate with Product Managers (PMs) on product and solution strategies, including lifecycle management, market segmentation, renewables strategy, and go-to-market plans.
• Analyze and provide feedback on technical and functional requirements, technology advancements, industry standards, competitor analysis, and opportunities for product differentiation and growth.
• Support communication of the product offering and value proposition to Grid Automation and Solutions regions, including training for Sales personnel and customers.
• Assist with technical aspects of product launches, including the development of manuals and technical presentations.
• Address product application issues, support field investigations, and prioritize maintenance releases.
• Support customer approval processes for the product offering by providing feedback on test specifications and test results.
• Author and present expert-level papers at conferences, write technical articles, and support Sales with in-depth product knowledge.
• Participate in industry working groups and committees (e.g., CIGRE, IEEE) and provide input to customer homologation and verification & validation (V&V) use cases.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Significant and demonstrated experience in power system protection, relay configuration, and application engineering, typically gained over 5-10 years.
• Deep understanding of protection principles: distance, differential, overcurrent, busbar, transformer, and line protection.
• Hands-on experience with protection relays from vendors such as GE, Siemens, SEL, ABB, Schneider, or equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of substation automation protocols: IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103, DNP3, Modbus, TCP/IP.
• Proven experience supporting utility or industrial protection systems (transmission, distribution, generation, or rail).
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical solutions to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable working across global teams and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel (~25%).

• Experience with digital substations and software-defined automation systems.
• Knowledge of embedded or PC-based protection/control systems.
• Familiarity with SCADA, HMI, and protection system integration into broader OT environments.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma, Fastworks, or equivalent.
• Prior involvement in new product introduction (NPI) or product lifecycle management.

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements. Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No