Senior Protection Relay & Substation Automation Applications Engineer - HV Transmission

Overview

Design and deliver HV transmission protection relay and digital substation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• product issues
• ids support
• test feedback
• relay release
• product strategy
• industry standards

Tasks

-Address product application issues, support field investigations, and prioritize maintenance releases. -Support the GridBeats Integrated Digital Substation (iDS) system and product-level application strategy in coordination with Grid Automation regions. -Support customer approval processes for the product offering by providing feedback on test specifications and test results. -Author and present expert-level papers at conferences, write technical articles, and support Sales with in-depth product knowledge. -Drive the release of relay applications and software-defined substation automation solutions, ensuring alignment with portfolio operating rhythms, multi-generation product plans, and New Product Introduction (NPI) cycles. -Collaborate with Product Managers (PMs) on product and solution strategies, including lifecycle management, market segmentation, renewables strategy, and go-to-market plans. -Participate in industry working groups and committees (e.g., CIGRE, IEEE) and provide input to customer homologation and verification & validation (V&V) use cases. -Analyze and provide feedback on technical and functional requirements, technology advancements, industry standards, competitor analysis, and opportunities for product differentiation and growth. -Support communication of the product offering and value proposition to Grid Automation and Solutions regions, including training for Sales personnel and customers. -Assist with technical aspects of product launches, including the development of manuals and technical presentations.

Requirements

• protection relays
• scada
• iec 61850
• electrical eng
• digital substations
• 5‑10 yrs

What You Bring

-Hands-on experience with protection relays from vendors such as GE, Siemens, SEL, ABB, Schneider, or equivalent. -Proven experience supporting utility or industrial protection systems (transmission, distribution, generation, or rail). -Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical solutions to customers and internal stakeholders. -Knowledge of embedded or PC-based protection/control systems. -Prior involvement in new product introduction (NPI) or product lifecycle management. -Familiarity with SCADA, HMI, and protection system integration into broader OT environments. -Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or equivalent work experience. -Deep understanding of protection principles: distance, differential, overcurrent, busbar, transformer, and line protection. -Experience with digital substations and software-defined automation systems. -Willingness to travel (~25%). -Comfortable working across global teams and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. -Solid knowledge of substation automation protocols: IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103, DNP3, Modbus, TCP/IP. -Certifications such as Six Sigma, Fastworks, or equivalent. -Significant and demonstrated experience in power system protection, relay configuration, and application engineering, typically gained over 5–10 years

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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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