Power System Protection and Control Engineer

🕒 July 15

🌐 United States, Canada – Remote

🇺🇸 United States – Remote 🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $98.4k - $164k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Systems Engineer

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GE Vernova

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10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. The company offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power technologies, aimed at providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a strong focus on innovation, GE Vernova plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of global power systems and supports the transition to net-zero emissions by 2030.

📋 Description

• Execute Protection and Control Engineering and Consulting services in Transmission, Distribution and Industrial markets in the US and Canada. • Design and deliver complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, distribution systems for electrical utilities and industrial clients. • Perform engineering studies and analyses such as: short circuit, load flow, ground grid design, Lightening protection studies, Insulation coordination, arc-flash studies, protective device coordination, etc. • Create relay setting files including programming of Protection and Control Elements, Control Logic and Communications settings. • Test customized Protection and Control solutions in house and at customer installations. • Provide factory acceptance test plans and testing services to validate protection designs for customer witnessing. • Participate in project meetings with project managers and customers on technical discussions.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor or higher degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering • Five (5) years of experience in design, study, and analysis of electric power systems. • Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Professional Engineer license in at least one state • Knowledge of power system steady and transient analysis, fault study and protection theory. • Familiar with symmetrical components. • Willingness to work with the team to review and stamp engineering drawings and studies as needed and with proper training and supervision • Willingness to represent the company and apply for permits to conduct engineering services as needed • Working experience with study software and power system tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, ASPEN, CAPE, SKM, CDEGS, WinIGS, or ETAP • Working knowledge on substation communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP, Modbus • Knowledge or field experience with system commissioning and testing including Doble / Omicron test equipment or similar • Ethical and professional business manner in interaction with team members and customers. • Technical skills to execute projects, identify opportunities, and write SOW proposals. • Strong communication skills including technical writing and presentations. • Strong learning skills, demonstrated team player and Customer focused • Professional engineering accreditation is not essential but definitely would be an asset.

🏖️ 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, providing 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 • permissive time off