Power System Protection and Control Engineer

GE Vernova; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Power System Protection and Control Engineer to execute protection and control engineering and consulting in the US and Canada.

You will design, program, test, and commission protection and control applications for substation automation projects, collaborating with the Grid Automation North America team. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering, 5 years of experience, and PE licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Five years of experience in design, study, and analysis of electric power systems.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Professional Engineer license in at least one state.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver protection solutions for utilities and industrial clients.
• Perform studies such as short circuit, load flow, insulation coordination, arc-flash, and protection coordination.
• Create relay setting files and program protection and control elements.
• Test protection solutions in house and at customer installations.
• Support commissioning, field testing, and project meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Power system protection

Protection and control engineering

Electrical power systems analysis

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor or higher in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Professional Engineer license (or eligible)

Tools

Mathcad

MATLAB

ETAP

Doble/Omicron test equipment

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.

Job Description

• Design and delivery of complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, distribution systems for electrical utilities and industrial clients.
• 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
• 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:

• Bachelor or higher degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Five (5) years of experience in design, study, and analysis of electric power systems.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Professional Engineer license in at least one state

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of power system steady and transient analysis, fault study and protection theory.
• Familiar with symmetrical components.
• Be willing to work with the rest of the team to review and stamp engineering drawings and studies as needed and with proper training and supervision
• 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
• 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.
• 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.

This role is remote eligible with 25% travel in US and Canada for commissioning/testing.

Additional Information

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).Relocation Assistance Provided: No #LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: November 30, 2026For 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 October 14, 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.