Engineer - Control & Protection

Overview

Design and optimize protection relays for EHV/HV substations, ensuring safety, quality & cost.

Key Responsibilities

• e‑cad design
• automation design
• relay calculations
• load flow
• cable engineering
• technical documentation

Tasks

-Review BOQ and Architecture drawings of PLCC/FOTE engineering and need to interface between CRP & SAS with Telecom Equipment. -Design and prepare scheme drawings as per project requirement in anyone of E-CAD Tool (Ex. Engineering Base software/E-Plan/ AutoCAD Electrical/equivalent) for up to 400/765kV Substations. -Design/review the Substation automation system based on IEC61850-8-1(Station Bus) & IEC 61850-9-2(Process Bus) – Database Preparation in the automation/RTU software -Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers. -Proactively serves on cross functional management teams, supportive; self-directed decision-making; Pulls in experts when needed. -Review / consolidate the IO Mapping with respect to the scheme drawings/troubleshoot of database issues in SAS system / RTU based system. -Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures. -Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives. -Perform/review the protection relay application / setting calculations and coordination including tripping analysis. -Review equipment drawings of major Substation Equipment for AIS / GIS like Circuit breakers, Isolators, Earth switches, CSD, PDM, Transformers/Reactors & associated Conditional Monitoring Devices etc., -Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business. -Perform CT and VT and its sizing calculations. -Perform the study on Electrical Power systems and load flow and short circuit studies etc., -Design / Review the control/Power cable engineering in substations. -Design the LV/LT auxiliary systems for Electrical Substations and interface with the SAS/SCADA. -Provide technical leadership and interface with GSI Regions/GE Vernova Business Lines to estimate the optimized manhour cost for the engineering activities / other required activities for the execution of the project / Tender. -Document and communicate results of technical data generated. -Share engineering information and promote open dialogue.

Requirements

• relay testing
• protection
• ehv
• project management
• bachelor’s
• leadership

What You Bring

-Problem-Solving: Proficient in identifying issues and implementing effective solutions. -Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment. -Experience of Secondary(CRP/SAS, Aux Systems, Telecom, Interface) engineering up to 765kV/400kV/220KV and HVDC Substations (AIS/GIS/SOLAR/WIND). -Technical Expertise: In-depth understanding of substation protection systems, relay technologies, relay tripping philosophies, substation automation systems, Interface Engineering, LV Auxiliary Systems & Telecom Panels. -Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective customer and team interactions. -Fluent in English; additional language (any foreign Language) is a plus. -Bachelor’s (or) master’s degree in electrical engineering. -The role demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and long-term business goals. -Strong supervision and team coordination abilities to guide and mentor junior engineers. -Experience/Knowledge on Relay Testing, Equipment Testing, Control / Protection scheme testing & SAS Commissioning experience (min 1 year) shall be given additional weightage. -Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, responsive and supervision skills. Demonstrated ability to evaluate and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to manage programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills. -Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. -3+ years of experience in substation protection relay systems within EHV Electrical Substations, Oil & Gas or Power Transmission industries. -Experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) environments with multidisciplinary teams. -Willingness to travel internationally as required. -Able to work with different make IEDs, Numerical protection relays and BCUs.

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About Ge Vernova

-Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings. -Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies. -On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects. -Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain. -Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure. -Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.

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