Protection and Control Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Create high-quality designs for protection schemes applicable to various types of T&D substations, Data Centers, Industrial, and BESS applications, which include one-line and three-line diagrams as well as AC/DC schematics in collaboration with drafters.

• Conduct peer reviews for fellow design team members to enhance P&C designs, which consist of protection single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, panel general arrangements, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

• Develop optimized designs with a focus on safety considerations.

• Collaborate on P&C design with electrical layout engineers, designers, relay setting engineers, site managers, commissioning engineers, and field personnel.

• Engage with vendors and manufacturers while reviewing technical documentation pertaining to P&C design.

• Communicate with the Project Engineering Manager or Project P&C lead to address technical engineering and design issues.

• Execute necessary design calculations for DC battery and charger sizing, voltage drop assessments, and auxiliary AC power designs.

• Create and assist in the development of FAT and SAT procedures.

• Participate in engineering and constructability reviews of P&C deliverables for your assigned projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

• Proficient in both written and spoken English.

• Proven presentation skills.

• Familiarity with the IEC 61850 process and system bus architecture, as well as its application in substations.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

• Self-driven with outstanding organizational and time management abilities.

• Knowledge of power system analysis software, including ETAP and Aspen Oneliner, for relay coordination, load flow, short circuit, and arc flash studies.

• Understanding of NERC-CIP standards and guidelines regarding Cyber Security and Grid Interconnection.

• Experience in resolving technical problems effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Access to 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, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity featuring 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 coverage.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.