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Control and Protection Engineer
Ge Vernova
Design and integrate control, protection, and automation systems for HVDC/AC substations.
6d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Office Full-Time
Company Size
76,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Digital Solutions
Sustainability
Smart Grid Technologies
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Power
Gas Power
Steam Power
Nuclear
Hydro Power
Wind
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Role
What you would be doing
cost estimation
protection coordination
power modelling
simulation tools
cad deployment
control schemes
- Work with the Proposal Manager, Engineering team, and assigned multi-discipline engineers to provide up to full “Engineer, Procure, & Construct” estimates for HV Substations, conventional utility, industrial, & renewable substations, P&C and equipment programs, Systems & Communications projects, and BOP projects including FACTS, HVDC Segments
- Integrate EHS requirements based on project Strategy and deploy HAZID (Hazard identification) sessions at different project phases.
- Protection coordination design and validation, control, protection, and sequencing strategy specifications, parameters tuning to meet grid stability criteria specified in customer technical specifications.
- Write technical specifications for LV and Control/Protection and services, working with PM’s & Sourcing to manage quotes and vendor responses.
- Design and implement methodologies, templates, and libraries that provide the most accurate cost estimates with the least amount of engineering effort for a given customer scope.
- Responsible for technical proposal accuracy including technical specifications & clarifications/ assumptions/ exceptions, quantifying design and deliverables, installation work scope definition, cost allocation, bill of materials, and estimation of engineering, installation and testing/commissioning based on customer specifications and/or industry standards (IEEE, NESC, ANSI, NEMA, IEC, etc.), sourcing, and historical data.
- Collaborate with other functions to integrate control and protection systems into overall project designs.
- Performing PSSE/PSCAD and PSSE/RSCAD Power system network conversion, modelling, and verification, Prepare RSCAD model and perform study on Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) model FACTS project.
- Provide technical support to create subcontractors and power equipment bid packages.
- Plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, RSCAD, PSCAD etc) and its verification, dynamic performance studies using both offline and online simulation tools
- Deliver high technical quality of GE’s proposals in LV Secondary side including processes & programs that make the proposals more accepted (compliant or clarified), effective, and cost competitive to the customer with reduced overall-performance risk.
- Deploy Engineering tools (CAD, PDM/DMS) as per project requirements.
- Develop and implement control and protection schemes for substation systems, including engineering BOQ, drawings, calculations, and technical specifications for both tender and execution stages.
- Design and develop substation control philosophies, protection single-line diagrams (SLD), as well as control and protection, and SCADA systems, auxiliary supply systems, and associated equipment.
- Defining control system requirements for the software architecture, development, and verification
- Perform basic studies in LV Secondary side and necessary to verify proper specification and design of proposed solutions.
What you bring
autocad
rtds
electrical degree
substation design
protection
english
- Knowledge of waveform and fault analysis
- Engineering management skills to handle engineering tasks, timelines, and resources efficiently.
- Experience in technical problem solving.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical issues.
- First experience in managing subcontracted design work package (preferably externally)
- Ability to use control and protection software tools such as relay coordination software, and simulation programs.
- Protection, Control and interlocking schematic, cubicle layout design, manufacturing and testing. Relevant IEC/IEEE standards for substation design.
- Willingness to travel globally and work in diverse environments.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Power system behaviors and application of protection to power systems.
- Knowledge of RTDS/RSCAD will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of various protection schemes including overcurrent, differential, distance, and busbar protection.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret relay settings, coordination curves, and fault records.
- Technical leadership and mentoring good technical communication skills.
- Strong understanding of electrical power systems, including generators, transformers, switchgear, and transmission lines.
- Experience in modelling of converters for FACTS/HVDC/ drives is considered as an advantage.
- Able to interpretate and work with HVDC System and plant modelling in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, RSCAD, EMTP-RV etc. including undertaking Dynamic Performance Studies and Protection co-ordination.
- Experience with project risk management, financial processes, and global tendering requirements.
- Good command of secondary engineering tools (AutoCAD, Engineering Base).
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or relevant educational degree.
- Fluency in English is mandatory
- Sound knowledge of Transmission and Distribution protection, control, and auxiliary products. Familiar with substation automation system interfaces.
- At least 3 years experiences on substation integration design, with minimum 5 years experiences in substation protection, control and auxiliary system design.
- Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery.
- Familiar with project technical management processes, preferably in a multi-disciplinary team’s context with multiple interfaces
- Ability to deliver under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
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Company
Overview
April 2024
Founded
The company emerged from the spin-off of GE's energy units in April 2024.
>$10B Quarterly Revenue
Revenue Growth
Achieves over $10 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by demand for power infrastructure and digital solutions.
$3B
Wind Turbine Backlog
Maintains a significant backlog in wind turbine orders, reflecting strong market demand.
25%
Global Electricity Supply
Contributes to generating 25% of the world’s electricity through its installed turbines and grids.
- 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.
- Relentlessly focused on advancing the world’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
- Believes in working with customers, partners, and communities to create innovative energy solutions that make a meaningful difference.
- Prioritizes excellence, integrity, and accountability in everything they do.
- Committed to driving real change through technology and partnerships that will transform the global energy landscape.
2050 target
Net zero commitment
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Focused on reducing emissions through advanced energy technologies.
- Maximizing use of renewable energy sources and leveraging digital solutions for energy efficiency.
- Solutions aim to decarbonize industries and help customers meet their sustainability goals.
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