Engineer - Control & Protection

Overview

Design and optimize protection relay systems for EHV/HV substations.

Key Responsibilities

• leadership
• data presentation
• documentation
• cost estimation
• invention disclosure
• technical guidance

Tasks

-Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed. -Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers. -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. -Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business. -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

• process bus
• relay testing
• e‑plan
• iec61850
• project management
• leadership

What You Bring

-Knowledge on Process Bus oriented digital CT/VTs & associated Circuit Breakers & Isolators -Problem-Solving: Proficient in identifying issues and implementing effective solutions. -Knowledge on Electrical Power systems and load flow and short circuit studies. -Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment. -Knowledge on PLCC/FOTE engineering and able to interface between CRP & SAS with Telecom Equipment. -Experience of Control and Protection engineering up to 765kV/400kV/220KV and HVDC Substations (AIS/GIS/SOLAR/WIND). Ability to design and prepare scheme drawings as per project requirement in anyone of E-CAD Tool for min 2-3 years of experience (Ex. EB software/E-Plan/ AutoCAD Electrical/equivalent) -Knowledge on Relay Testing, Equipment Testing, Control / Protection scheme testing & SAS Commissioning experience (min 1 year) shall be given additional weightage. -Experience in control cable engineering in substations. -Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills. -Leadership: Strong leadership and team coordination abilities to guide and mentor junior engineers. -Knowledge of different make Numerical protection relays and BCUs. -Knowledge on Transformers/Reactors & associated Conditional Monitoring Devices etc. -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. -Experience of Substation automation system based on IEC61850-8-1(Station Bus) & IEC 61850-9-2(Process Bus) – Database Preparation in the automation/RTU software. -Knowledge on protection relay application / setting calculations and coordination. -Experience in IO Mapping with respect to the scheme drawings/troubleshoot of database issues in SAS system / RTU based system. -Experience in CT and VT and its sizing calculations. -Fluent in English; additional language (any foreign Language) is a plus. -Bachelor’s (or) master’s degree in electrical engineering. -Experience in the LV/LT auxiliary systems. -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. -Min 4 to 8 years in substation protection relay systems within EHV Electrical Substations, Oil & Gas or Power Transmission industries. -Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. -Knowledge on Major AIS & GIS components like Circuit breakers, Isolators, CSD, PDM & Interlocks scheme. -Experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) environments with multidisciplinary teams. -Willingness to travel internationally as required.

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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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