Power System Protection and Control Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Provide Protection and Control Engineering and Consulting services for Transmission, Distribution, and Industrial sectors across the US and Canada.

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

• 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 that encompass the programming of Protection and Control Elements, Control Logic, and Communication settings.

• Evaluate tailored Protection and Control solutions both in-house and at client sites.

• Supply factory acceptance test plans and testing services to authenticate protection designs during customer reviews.

• Engage in project meetings with project managers and clients to discuss technical matters.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical or Computer Engineering.

• At least five (5) years of experience in the design, study, and analysis of electric power systems.

• Must possess or be eligible for a Professional Engineer license in at least one state.

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

• Familiar with symmetrical components.

• Willingness to collaborate with the team to review and validate engineering drawings and studies as required, with appropriate training and supervision.

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

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

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

• Knowledge or field experience in system commissioning and testing, including the use of Doble / Omicron test equipment or similar.

• Ethical and professional demeanor in interactions with team members and clients.

• Technical capabilities to execute projects, identify opportunities, and draft SOW proposals.

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

• Strong learning aptitude, proven teamwork capabilities, and a customer-centric focus.

• Professional engineering accreditation is not mandatory but would be a valuable asset.

🏝️ Benefits

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

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

• Access to the 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 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.

• Flexible time off.