GE Vernova

Substation Automation and Protection Engineer

GE Vernova

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Egypt

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Take ownership of the engineering and field services for Substation Automation Systems, including DCS and RTU.
  • Handle the engineering and field services for Protection, Control, and Tele-Protection panels.
  • Lead and develop the technical team by providing training, mentorship, and day-to-day technical support.
  • Analyze customer requirements and specifications, and propose innovative, cost-effective technical solutions.
  • Design substation LAN networks and communication architectures, and configure industrial Ethernet switches, routers, and satellite clocks/time synchronization systems.
  • Participate with the Project Manager in meetings with customers, end users, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Support project planning to help ensure key milestones are achieved according to the project schedule.
  • Follow the department’s standard design processes and contribute to their continuous improvement.
  • Support Sales and Tendering teams.
  • Prepare and deliver customer training sessions, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronics, Control, or Communications Engineering, or a closely related technical field from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in the Testing and Commissioning of Protection Relays and DCS (IEC 61850) for electrical power substations HV/EHV.
  • Knowledge of sequencing and interlocking principles used in substation automation and their implementation on IEC 61850 IEDs.
  • Working knowledge of communication and automation protocols such as IEC 61850, MODBUS, IEC 60870-5-101/104, T103, and SNMP.
  • Good understanding of IT/OT networking; CCNA certification or equivalent is preferred.
  • Skills in MS Office.
  • Ability and willingness to travel within and outside the country without limitations, as required.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic (oral, reading, and writing).
Benefits
  • Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs.
  • A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people.
  • We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
  • GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
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Hard Skills & Tools
Substation Automation SystemsDCSRTUProtection RelaysIEC 61850MODBUSIEC 60870-5-101IEC 60870-5-104T103SNMP
Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshipcustomer satisfactioncommunicationteam developmentproblem-solvingproject planningtraininganalytical skillsinterpersonal skills
Certifications
CCNA