Power System Protection and Control Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Health coaching & nurse line

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Power System Protection and Control Engineer to execute engineering and consulting services across Transmission, Distribution, and Industrial markets in the US and Canada. You will design, program, test and commission protection and control solutions for substation automation projects, supporting project teams and customers.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 5+ years of power-system experience, and PE license eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering required.
• 5+ years of design, study and analysis of electric power systems.
• Professional Engineer license or eligibility in at least one state.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test and commission protection and control applications for power system design and substation automation projects.
• Perform studies such as short circuit, load flow, grounding, insulation coordination and arc-flash.
• Create relay setting files including protection, control logic and communications for GE and third-party relays.
• Test protection solutions in-house and at customer sites; provide FAT plans and field support up to commissioning.
• Assist software tool development to automate engineering processes with utility partners.
• Participate in project meetings with managers and customers on technical discussions.
• Review and stamp drawings and studies with training and supervision; represent the company as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Problem solving

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Mathcad

MATLAB

ETAP

CAPE

SKM

WinIGS

CDEGS

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Activities will include designing, programming, testing and commissioning protection and control related applications for power system design and substation automation projects.
• 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.
• 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.

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

• 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.

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. Application Deadline: November 30, 2026. Remote eligible with 25% travel in US and Canada for commissioning/testing. 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.

• 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
• 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

This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. 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. www.gevernova.com