Lead Protection and Control Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Deliver Protection and Control Engineering and Consulting services across Transmission, Distribution, and Industrial sectors in the United States and Canada.

• Develop and implement sophisticated protection solutions for generation, transmission, and distribution networks.

• 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 assessments, load flow evaluations, ground grid design, lightning protection, insulation coordination, arc-flash, and protective device coordination studies.

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

• Test tailored Protection and Control solutions both in the lab and at customer sites.

• Model and perform power system simulations utilizing the RTDS simulator or equivalent tools.

• Provide factory acceptance test plans and conduct testing services for customer oversight.

• Organize site acceptance testing and offer field support throughout the commissioning of new applications.

• Assist in the development of software tools to streamline the engineering process both internally and with utility partners.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Understanding of symmetrical components.

• Must be willing to represent the company and apply for permits to facilitate engineering services as required.

• Hands-on experience with study software and power system tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, ASPEN, CAPE, SKM, CDEGS, WinIGS, or ETAP.

• Familiarity with substation communication protocols including IEC 61850, DNP, and Modbus.

• Knowledge or practical experience with system commissioning and testing, including Doble / Omicron test equipment or similar devices.

• Technical expertise to manage projects, identify opportunities, and draft SOW proposals.

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

• Competent in technical report writing, with proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

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

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

• Professional engineering accreditation is advantageous but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

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

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

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• 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.