Lead Engineer – Controls & Protection

GE Vernova

Lead Engineer role focusing on design and optimization of protection relay systems for EHV/HV substations. Ensure reliability and efficiency of power systems at GE Vernova Grid Solutions.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timePallavaram • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and prepare Engineering drawings (SLD/KLD/PSLD/CRP) as per project requirement in anyone of E-CAD Tool (Ex. Engineering Base software/E-Plan/AutoCAD Electrical/equivalent) for up to 400/765kV Substations.
Design/Review the Substation automation system based on IEC61850 & interconnections.
Review BOQ and Network drawings of PLCC/FOTE engineering and need to interface between CRP & SAS with Telecom Equipment.
Review equipment drawings of major Substation Equipment for AIS / GIS like Circuit breakers, Isolators, Earth switches, CSD, PDM, Transformers/Reactors & associated Conditional Monitoring Devices etc.
Perform CT and VT and its sizing calculations.
Design and Review the control/Power cable engineering in substations.
Design the LV/LT auxiliary systems for Electrical Substations and interface with the SAS/SCADA.
Perform/review the protection relay application / setting calculations and coordination including tripping analysis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in electrical engineering or related field, from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 10+ years of experience with Degree or 12+ years with Diploma in EHV/ HV AIS & GIS Substation design.
Experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) environments with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience of Secondary (CRP/SAS, Aux Systems, Telecom, Interface) engineering up to 765kV/400kV/220KV and HVDC Substations (AIS/GIS/SOLAR/WIND).
Experience/Knowledge on Relay Testing, Equipment Testing, Control / Protection scheme testing & SAS Commissioning experience (min 1 year) shall be given additional weightage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided

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Hard Skills & Tools

E-CAD ToolEngineering Base softwareE-PlanAutoCAD ElectricalSubstation automation systemIEC61850CT and VT sizing calculationsControl/Power cable engineeringProtection relay applicationTripping analysis

Soft Skills

team collaborationcommunicationreviewingdesigningproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringDiploma in electrical engineering