Lead Protection and Control Engineer

Roles and 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

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL 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

DESIRED SKILLS:

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.

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