Lead P&C Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement intricate protection solutions for generation, transmission, and distribution systems tailored for electrical utilities and industrial clients.

• Engage in the design and creation of microgrid solutions, focusing on power flow optimization and dispatching algorithms.

• Conduct engineering studies and analyses, including short circuit analysis, load flow studies, ground grid design, lightning protection assessments, insulation coordination, arc-flash evaluations, and protective device coordination.

• Generate relay setting files, encompassing the programming of Protection and Control Elements, Control Logic, and Communication settings for GE and third-party protective relays.

• Evaluate customized Protection and Control solutions through testing in-house as well as at customer installations.

• Demonstrate the capability to model and perform power system simulations utilizing the RTDS simulator or a comparable tool.

• Develop factory acceptance test plans and provide testing services to confirm protection designs during customer witnessing.

• Plan site acceptance tests and offer field support throughout the commissioning of new applications.

• Contribute to the development of software tools aimed at streamlining the engineering process, both internally and in collaboration with key utility partners.

• Participate in project meetings alongside project managers and customers to engage in technical discussions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a specialization in power systems.

• Over 7 years of experience in the design, study, and analysis of electric power systems.

• Strong knowledge of power system steady-state and transient analysis, fault studies, and protection theory.

• Familiarity with symmetrical components.

• Practical experience with study software and power system tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, ASPEN, CAPE, SKM, CDEGS, WinIGS, or Etap.

• Proficient understanding of substation communication protocols including IEC 61850, DNP, and Modbus.

• Knowledge or hands-on experience with system commissioning and testing, including the use of Doble / Omicron test equipment or similar tools.

• Technical proficiency to execute projects, identify opportunities, and prepare Statements of Work (SOW) proposals.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, which offers 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.