System Test Specialist - IEC 61850

GE Vernova

Noida, India

Full Time

Posted September 17, 2026

Power Generation

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Job Description

The System Testing Engineer is a specialist-level individual contributor responsible for executing and driving advanced system testing activities for substation automation and protection systems.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshooting: Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for IEC 61850 inquiries. Perform deep-dive analysis of communication logs (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and relay event records to resolve multi-vendor integration challenges.
Technical Collaboration: Review communication matrices and SCL configurations to identify design gaps early.
Documentation: Maintain detailed, audit-ready test evidence and documentation for project certification and delivery.

Requirements

Domain Expertise: 3 to 6 years deep hands-on experience with IEC 61850 (Edition 2 & 2.1) and substation automation/protection systems.
Integration Skills: Proven experience in testing and troubleshooting systems with multi-vendor IEDs/Relays .
Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in scripting (Python, Shell, or similar) and experience with test automation frameworks.
AI Competency: Demonstrated ability to apply AI based tools for test design, script generation, and defect analysis. Strong command of prompt engineering to drive technical workflows.
Analytical Ability: Exceptional skill in log analysis, protocol trace interpretation, and root-cause identification.
Background in power systems, protection and control, or digital substation engineering.
Experience with SCL engineering and IEC 61850 system configuration tools.
Experience managing complex test environments and high-volume defect tracking in a specialist capacity.