Senior Protection Relay & Substation Automation Applications Engineer – HV Transmission
GE Vernova
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Stafford • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
TCP/IP
About the role
- Drive the release of relay applications and software-defined substation automation solutions, ensuring alignment with portfolio operating rhythms, multi-generation product plans, and New Product Introduction (NPI) cycles
- Support the GridBeats Integrated Digital Substation (iDS) system and product-level application strategy in coordination with Grid Automation regions
- Collaborate with Product Managers (PMs) on product and solution strategies, including lifecycle management, market segmentation, renewables strategy, and go-to-market plans
- Analyze and provide feedback on technical and functional requirements, technology advancements, industry standards, competitor analysis, and opportunities for product differentiation and growth
- Support communication of the product offering and value proposition to Grid Automation and Solutions regions, including training for Sales personnel and customers
- Assist with technical aspects of product launches, including the development of manuals and technical presentations
- Address product application issues, support field investigations, and prioritize maintenance releases
- Support customer approval processes for the product offering by providing feedback on test specifications and test results
- Author and present expert-level papers at conferences, write technical articles, and support Sales with in-depth product knowledge
- Participate in industry working groups and committees (e.g., CIGRE, IEEE) and provide input to customer homologation and verification & validation (V&V) use cases
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- Significant and demonstrated experience in power system protection, relay configuration, and application engineering, typically gained over 5–10 years
- Deep understanding of protection principles: distance, differential, overcurrent, busbar, transformer, and line protection
- Hands-on experience with protection relays from vendors such as GE, Siemens, SEL, ABB, Schneider, or equivalent
- Solid knowledge of substation automation protocols: IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103, DNP3, Modbus, TCP/IP
- Proven experience supporting utility or industrial protection systems (transmission, distribution, generation, or rail)
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical solutions to customers and internal stakeholders
- Comfortable working across global teams and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel (~25%)
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Great development opportunities
- Private health insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
power system protectionrelay configurationapplication engineeringprotection principlessubstation automation protocolsIEC 61850IEC 60870-5-103DNP3ModbusTCP/IP
Soft skills
communication skillspresentation skillscollaborationmulti-taskingglobal teamworkcustomer engagementfeedback analysistrainingproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Power Systems Engineering