Lead Power Systems Protection & Control Application Engineer
GE Vernova · Posted Nov 6
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
GE Vernova’s Grid Automation R&D team develops next-generation power system protection, bridging power system theory and real-world algorithm implementation for the transition to sustainable energy. The role focuses on protection and control algorithms, digital substation technologies, and power system simulation using tools such as PSCAD, RTDS, and MATLAB/Simulink. The Lead Application Engineer will create detailed design specifications, perform proof-of-concept studies, support root-cause analysis, collaborate with product teams, and contribute technical papers, training, and patentable innovations.
What you will do
- To create detailed design specifications for implementation of protection and control (P&C) algorithms.
- Proof of concept studies using PSCAD or RTDS or MATLAB/Simulink.
- Drive the root cause analysis of the incidents related to the power system protection algorithms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues related to the algorithm, product, and other customer cases.
- Author technical papers and present materials at tradeshows and conferences for GE Vernova’s products.
- Assist in preparing training material and deliver training courses, where required.
- Identify opportunities for patentable innovations to strengthen GE Vernova’s Intellectual Property portfolio in digital substation technologies.
- Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to new engineers, specialists, technicians when required.
- Analyse market trends and requirements to propose new developments in GE Vernova’s Digital Energy products.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent knowledge or experience.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in protection and control system design and studies.
- And minimum of 3 years experience in developing detailed design specifications for P&C algorithms preferably within a relay manufacturing environment.
- Strong Experience in power system protection, automation, and control product development: protection/control scheme design, relay settings
- Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink for model-based design and power system simulation tools such as RTDS, PSCAD or ATP/EMTP.
- AI Skills for Agentic AI Development: Use AI for generating and validating protection logic or algorithims, settings files, and Matlab integration of protecton element design
- Ability to audit AI-generated engineering artifacts against IEC/IEEE standards for correctness and safety
- Integrate AI tools into settings/documentation workflows without compromising compliance traceability
- Field experience will be beneficial: FAT/SAT support
- Proven track record of publishing and presenting at industry forums and conferences
- Familiarity with industry standards and documentation procedures of electrical utilities.
- Knowledge of modern protection and control and distribution automation developments and trends.
Preferred qualifications
- Working knowledge of GEV protections, networking, and substation automation products is preferred.
- Deep knowledge in power system protection.
- Experience in developing power system protection and control applications in Real Time Controller market.
- Familiarity of communication protocols applicable to P&C (such as IEC61850, Modbus, DNP3.0 and IEC60870-5-103).
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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