Grid Automation Protection & Control Systems Engineering Leader

🕒 February 4

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $126k - $176k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 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

• Lead a High-Performing Team • Build and guide a team of highly skilled protection and control engineers with expertise in all areas of protection algorithms, filter design, and renewable integration. • Drive Grid Modernization • Oversee the full project lifecycle for protection and control system, feature design, specification, simulation, modeling, implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational processes and procedures. • Champion the adoption of new technologies, such as communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850) for digital substation to enhance grid automation and protection. • Technical Expertise and Management • Possess a deep technical understanding of protection algorithms, automation, and control system design, including fault analysis and system stability. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to ensure seamless integration of protection and control functionalities within the overall equipment design.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field; master’s degree a plus. • 10+ years of experience in power system protection and control engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. • Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a team of engineers. • Proven record of writing and presenting papers at industry conferences. • Experience with industry standards and regulations related to power system protection and control. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical audiences.

🏖️ Benefits

• Eligible for discretionary annual bonus