Lead P&C Engineer

GE Vernova; (unspecified); On-site; PKR 27,326,000 - 45,543,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company (F

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Lead Protection and Control Engineer to oversee complex protection projects for utilities and industrial customers in the US and Canada. You will design, program, test and commission protection and control applications for substation automation and power system projects.

The role involves modeling power systems, performing studies, creating relay settings, and supporting factory tests and field commissioning with a focus on reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Electrical and Computer Engineering with power systems focus.
• 7+ years in design, study, and analysis of electric power systems.
• Knowledge of power system analysis, fault studies and protection theory.
• Experience with power system tools and study software.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver protection solutions for utilities and industrial clients.
• Develop microgrid solutions including power flow optimization and dispatching.
• Perform short circuit, load flow, insulation coordination and arc-flash studies.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Protection & control engineering

Relay coordination

Project execution

Communication protocols

Education

B.S. or higher in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

Mathcad

MATLAB

ASPEN

CAPE

SKM

CDEGS

WinIGS

Etap

IEC 61850

DNP

Modbus

Doble/Omicron testing equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex protection and control projects that help utilities and industrial customers improve the safety, reliability, and performance of critical power systems.

This position will be responsible for executing Protection and Control Engineering and Consulting services in Transmission, Distribution and Industrial markets in the US and Canada. Reporting through the Grid Automation North America Protection and Control Engineering manager, the Lead Protection and Control Engineer will be part of the regional Projects and Services execution team. Activities will include designing, programming, testing and commissioning protection and control related applications for power system design and substation automation projects.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and delivery of complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, distribution systems for electrical utilities and industrial clients.
• Participate in the design and development of microgrid solutions including power flow optimization and dispatching algorithms.
• Perform engineering studies and analyses such as: short circuit, load flow, ground grid design, Lightening protection studies, Insulation coordination, arc-flash studies, protective device coordination, etc.
• Create relay setting files to include programming of Protection and Control Elements, Control Logic and Communications settings for GE and third-party protective relays.
• Test customized Protection and Control solutions both in house and at customer installations
• Ability to model and conduct power system simulations using RTDS simulator or equivalent
• Provide factory acceptance test plans and testing services to validate protection designs for customer witnessing
• Site acceptance test planning and field support up to and including commissioning of new applications
• Assist software tool development to automate the engineering process internally and externally with key utility partners
• Participate in project meetings with project managers and customers on technical discussions

Required Qualifications

• B.S or higher degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering specialized in power system.
• 7+ years of experience in design, study, and analysis of electric power systems.
• Knowledge of power system steady and transient analysis, fault study and protection theory. Familiar with symmetrical components.
• Working experience with study software and power system tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, ASPEN, CAPE, SKM, CDEGS, WinIGS, or Etap
• Working knowledge on substation communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP, Modbus
• Knowledge or field experience with system commissioning and testing including Doble / Omicron test equipment or similar
• Technical skills to execute projects, identify opportunities, and write SOW proposals.

Desired Characteristics

• Ethical and professional business manner in interaction with team members and customers.
• Estimate engineering efforts for customer proposals and projects.
• Electrical engineering. specialized in power system
• Proficient in technical report writing, MS Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills including technical writing and presentations.
• Strong learning skills, demonstrated team player and Customer focused
• Professional engineering accreditation is not essential but definitely would be an asset.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between 105,300 and 155,300 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: septembre 09, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98 400,00 and $164 000,00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on août 08, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.