Lead Protection and Control Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Develop and implement intricate protection solutions for generation, transmission, and distribution systems catering to utility and industrial clients.

• Design and create microgrid solutions, focusing on power flow optimization and dispatch algorithms.

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

• Generate relay setting files that include the programming of protection and control components, control logic, and communication settings for GE and third-party protective relays.

• Test tailored protection and control solutions both in-house and at customer locations.

• Model and execute power system simulations utilizing the RTDS simulator or a similar tool.

• Provide factory acceptance test plans and testing services for validation of protection designs witnessed by customers.

• Organize site acceptance tests and offer field support during the commissioning of new applications.

• Contribute to the development of software tools aimed at automating engineering processes internally and with utility partners.

• Engage in project meetings alongside project managers and customers for technical discussions.

• Report to the Grid Automation North America Operations Director as part of the regional Projects and Services execution team.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Familiarity with power system steady-state and transient analysis, fault studies, protection theory, and symmetrical components.

• Willingness to represent the company and apply for necessary permits to provide engineering services.

• Experience with Mathcad, MATLAB, ASPEN, CAPE, SKM, CDEGS, WinIGS, or ETAP.

• Knowledge of substation communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP, and Modbus.

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

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

• Capability to estimate engineering efforts for customer proposals and projects.

• Proficient in technical report writing, as well as using MS Word and Excel.

• Strong communication skills, including technical writing and presentation abilities.

• Professional engineering accreditation is a plus, but not mandatory.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

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

• Access to a Health Coach.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.

• Company retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.