Lead Protection and Control Engineer
GE VernovaRemote
Full Time
Posted September 22, 2026
$98k - $98k
Power Generation
Remote
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
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.
Key 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
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
- 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.
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