Lead Protection and Control Engineer

CP1367 GE Grid Solutions, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Health Coach access

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Tuition and adoption assistance

Paid holidays and discretionary annual

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Power System Protection and Control Engineer to execute engineering and consulting services across US/Canada markets. You will design, program, test, and commission protection and control applications for substation automation and power system projects.

Responsibilities include designing protection solutions, performing studies (short circuit, load flow), creating relay settings, testing solutions, and supporting field commissioning.

Qualifications

• B.S or higher degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering specialized in power system.
• Seven (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.
• Must be willing to represent the company and apply for permits to conduct engineering services as needed.
• Working experience with study software and power system tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, ASPEN, CAPE, SKM, CDEGS, WinIGS, or Etap.

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.

Skills

Protection engineering

Power system analysis

Relaying

Electrical engineering

Team collaboration

Education

B.S or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Mathcad

MATLAB

ASPEN

CAPE

SKM

CDEGS

WinIGS

Etap

Job description

Job Description Summary

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 Operations Director, the Power System 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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

B.S or higher degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering specialized in power system. Seven (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. Must be willing to represent the company and apply for permits to conduct engineering services as needed. Working experience with study software and power system tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, ASPEN, CAPE, SKM, CDEGS, WinIGS, or Etap.

DESIRED SKILLS

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. Ethical and professional business manner in interaction with team members and customers. Technical skills to execute projects, identify opportunities, and write SOW proposals. Estimate engineering efforts for customer proposals and projects. 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.

Note: To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

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.

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).

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• 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
• tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No #LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 30, 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.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different...we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, "GE", in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" / "verde" signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. "Nova," from the Latin "novus," nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

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