Grid Automation Protection & Control Systems Engineering Leader

Overview

Lead the GridBeats™ R&D Protection and Control Engineering team within GE Vernova's Grid Automation business, driving software-defined automation solutions and grid modernization. The role reports directly to the GridBeats™ R&D Leader.

What you'll do

• Build and guide a team of protection and control engineers with expertise in protection algorithms, filter design, and renewable integration.
• Inspire and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle for protection and control system features, including design, specification, simulation, modeling, and implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational processes and procedures.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies, such as communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850) for digital substations, to enhance grid automation and protection.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to support the seamless integration of protection algorithms into products using model-based design through to virtualization.
• Develop and manage the team's budget, resource planning, and performance metrics.
• 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.
• Stay abreast of industry standards, trends, technologies, and best practices in power system protection and control.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with universities to support research and development efforts.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences and technical forums.
• Work with utilities on protection and control system design and implementation.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Solid experience in power system protection and control engineering, with proven experience in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a team of engineers.
• Deep technical understanding of protection algorithms, automation, and control system design, including fault analysis and system stability.
• Experience in Matlab / Simulink for model design and power system simulation tools such as RTDS, PSCAD or ATP/EMTP, and applying protection principles to the design and development of protection relays.
• Knowledge or experience of metering, Ethernet and serial communications applicable to P&C (such as IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3.0 and IEC 60870-5-103).
• Working knowledge of RTDS and its application in hardware-in-the-loop testing of protection and control systems.
• Experience with model-based design principles for developing embedded systems for protection relays.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with industry standards and regulations related to power system protection and control.
• Proven record of writing and presenting papers at industry conferences.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Master's degree.

Details

• Remote position.
• No relocation assistance provided.