Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer — Global Grid Impact

AL7912 GE Grid Solutions Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova’s Grid Automation team in Hong Kong seeks a Lead Engineer for Substation Protection and Control. You will lead customer-facing engagements, apply rigorous engineering practices to PAC system design and deployment, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, market-leading solutions.

You will work with protection and control technology, ensure IEC 61850 competence, and travel as needed to support regional deployments within CEAP, driving long-term customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Significant experience in a relevant engineering role, with a strong track record in substation automation, protection systems, and industrial communication protocols.
• Hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle: design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of HV/MV SAS and Protection systems.
• Strong working knowledge of IEC 61850, Substation Digital Control Systems, protection fundamentals, and RTUs.
• Fluency in English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-facing technical engagement — present GE Vernova's Grid Automation offerings, gather feedback on product gaps, and influence solution development to exceed market expectations.
• Execute and support engineering design — apply sound engineering principles to the design, analysis, and evaluation of substation protection and control (PAC) systems, ensuring compliance with business standards and program requirements.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration — act as the technical bridge between Central Product Lines, Regional Sales, Tendering, and Application teams, as well as Channel Partners and customers.
• Develop and communicate technical solutions — recommend approaches to meet technical and program requirements, prepare action plans to resolve issues, and support approval of new solutions that grow market share.
• Contribute to technical reviews — present at and participate in internal and external program reviews, ensuring proper documentation of all technical outputs.
• Build and sustain customer relationships — cultivate trust through technical credibility, consistent communication, and a focus on long-term partnership rather than transactional engagement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

GE Vernova’s Grid Automation team in Hong Kong seeks a Lead Engineer for Substation Protection and Control. You will lead customer-facing engagements, apply rigorous engineering practices to PAC system design and deployment, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, market-leading solutions.

You will work with protection and control technology, ensure IEC 61850 competence, and travel as needed to support regional deployments within CEAP, driving long-term customer