Senior Protection and Control Engineer

gevernova; United States; Remote; USD 122,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

The Senior Protection & Control Engineer at GE Vernova leads the design review of protection schemes for T&D substations, ensuring compliance with project specs and standards. You mentor the secondary design team and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to deliver reliable, safe power solutions.

You will drive technical and economic project outcomes, coordinate relay settings, perform studies, and support testing and commissioning across AIS and GIS substations, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Must have P.E. License in the US.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in system protection schemes, relay selection, and related areas for AIS and GIS substations.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in design reviews and mentoring.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% including international.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality design of protection schemes for various substations.
• Lead and coordinate all P&C technical aspects of AC substation projects.
• Review and optimize single line diagrams and auxiliary systems.
• Lead or support factory acceptance testing and site testing.

Skills

P.E. License in US

Protection & Control design

Power system studies

Relay coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IEEE Standards involvement

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Protection & Control (P&C) and System Engineer works on T&D substations for AC, HVDC and FACTS projects with designers, peer engineers & leaders.They are responsible for the review of P&C designs developed by the project teams and confirm compliance with project specifications and applicable Standards. The Engineer should actively work on mentoring the secondary design team and acts as its main technical authority while also representing GE with external standards committees (e.g. IEEE). The Senior Protection & Control Engineer is an established leader in their respective engineering team. The Engineer drives business strategy through detailed technical and economic understanding of the marketplace and takes the initiative to provide customers with the best solutions that positively impact business. Accountable for the proper performance of design in matter of engineering cost time, and quality. While the role is primarily in the review of designs prepared by other team member, the Senior Protection & Control Engineer may be identified as project engineering manager for small to medium size project, which are highly secondary engineering focused.

Job Description

About Us

At GE Grid Solutions we electrify the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space, our goal is to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more energy efficient grid by integrating renewables and deploying cleaner technologies to fulfill the needs of tomorrow.

In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work

At GE Vernova our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ultimately be responsible to ensure high quality design of protection schemes for all kinds of T&D substations, Data Centers, Industrial, BESS applications including one-lines, three-lines, AC / DC schematics, and relay settings.
• Review, propose optimization and seal (P.E. stamp) protection and control designs prepared by himself or other team members.
• Responsible for leading and coordinating all P&C technical aspects of AC power substation projects, especially ensuring successful and safe operation of power system equipment.
• Review, propose optimization and seal (P.E. stamp) single line diagrams and detailed design for auxiliary systems (Diesel Generator, Low Voltage Switchgear, AC/DC distribution panels, batteries and battery chargers)
• Review power system load flow studies, fault studies, relay setting coordination, and transient studies performed by other agencies
• Develop or Review outage, cut-over, and testing procedures
• Be familiar with IEC 61850 process and system bus architecture and its implementation for substations
• Interface with internal and external team members such as Protection and Control Engineers, Lead engineers, Project Engineers, Electrical Designers, Civil Engineers, Physical Designers, Draftsmen, Project managers, Sourcing, and support organization
• Interface with customer technical representatives
• Review and analysis post fault records in order to confirm correct operation of the system design
• Lead or support factory acceptance testing and site testing & commissioning
• Work on development of proposals including: writing and/or reviewing technical specifications, estimating design man-hours and materials, supporting sourcing for vendor quotations, and the development of clarifications and exceptions as well as technical responses and performing technical validation.
• Extensive experience in technical problem solving and Lean techniques. Mastering of secondary engineering discipline (process, tools and technical aspects)
• Work on development of high-quality design templates and tools to support the secondary design engineering team and the business.
• Define processes, procedures, perform RCA's (Root Cause Analysis), perform corrective actions, and validate process control. Support quality initiatives including aspects of ISO 9002
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors of acting with humility, lead with transparency and deliver with focus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Must have P.E.License in US
• Minimum 10 years of experience in system protection schemes, relay selection, primary equipment interface requirements, operational analysis, communication systems and maintenance practices for transmission, distribution, and generation protection applications at both AIS and GIS substations AND
• Minimum 10 years of experience in design reviews and technical mentoring
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, including international, for meetings and on-site commissioning tests for customer installations and comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Desired Characteristics

• Extensive experience in protective relaying coordination and practices. Good understanding of circuit breakers, fuses, circuit switchers, transformers, shunt reactors, cap banks, harmonic filters, HVDC and FACTS systems used in the control of power flow, detection and isolation of power system faults.
• Must be Member of Standards Committee such as IEEE or show willingness to become one.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability, judgment and decision making and has passion for the functional role and knowledge sharing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Organized, passionate, and goal-oriented
• Able to work under pressure and comfortable with change and complexity in dynamic environments.

The salary range for this position is 122,300.00 - 163,100.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. 122,300.00 - 163,100.00 - 203,900.00 USD Annual

We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a \" Sponsor\"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Projected Closeout Date: May 21st, 2025

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in US (and Canada) for this opening. #LI-AK2

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 position

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 August 11, 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.