Lead IEC61850 Application Engineer

GE Vernova

Hyderabad, India

Full Time

Posted September 29, 2026

Power Generation

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Job Description

The Lead IEC61850 Application Engineer, will be working to define requirements, enhance product features for an IEC 61850 compliant System Configuration Tool, working together with engineers based global locations.

Key Responsibilities

Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
Drive sustenance and feature enhancement of 61850 configuration tool
Stay updated with latest development in this protocol and its applications
Define requirements and coordinate development of features with the Controls development community
Integrate software packages with existing systems and sub-systems.
Prepare unit test and regression test specification, release packages and templates.
Support software release testing
Prepare formal and informal engineering documentation (e.g., Design documents, Requirement specifications, Release reports, etc.)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above in, Technology or Engineering.
6 to 8 years of hands-on experience of working with 61850 protocol
IEC 61850 standards awareness, working experience with IEC 61850 multi-vendor devices
Experience with IEC 61850 9-2 Process Bus Implementation
In-depth knowhow in Java Technology Stack – Eclipse Common Platform, Eclipse Modelling Framework (EMF), Graphic Modelling Framework (GMF)
Experience with Substation Automation communication protocols.
Knowledge on UCA (Utility Communications architecture) test procedures and test tools like Wireshark/MMS client tools
Experience with time synchronization protocols like PTP, IRIG-B and,
Understanding on redundancy protocols like PRP, HSR
Strong can-do attitude and energy level
Experience with 61850 Configuration tools (Helinks STS preferred)
Exposure to Embedded C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink (and/or other auto-coded controls software)
Familiarity with modern cybersecurity constructs (e.g., Static Analysis, Digital Signatures etc.)
Shown technical problem-solving skills & experience
Good verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated experience and track record of success in working with global engineering teams
Motivated great teammate, self- starter, results oriented
Agile development practices (e.g., Scrum).
Power Electronics control system design.
Knowledge of HVDC