Lead P&C Engineer

GE Vernova

Lead protection and control engineer designing HV/EHV substation systems for GE Vernova. Supporting integration, testing, commissioning, and grid decarbonization projects.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HV/EHV substation protection and control, with a strong focus on design, integration, and optimization of technical systems. Proficient in protective relaying coordination, technical problem solving, and project management within the power generation sector.

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Protection And Controls EngineeringProtective Relaying CoordinationSCADA IntegrationP.E. License Or EITTechnical Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringProtection Schemes DesignPanel Layout DevelopmentLoad-Flow StudiesFault StudiesRelay CoordinationRoot Cause AnalysisProcess-Control ValidationTechnical Specifications DevelopmentFactory Acceptance Testing

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOwnershipAccountabilityDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

IED InteroperabilityCybersecurityTelecom IntegrationHVDC SystemsFACTS Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

P.E. LicenseEIT Certification

Industry Keywords

Substation ProtectionT&D SubstationsBESS ApplicationsISO9002Grid Transition

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, design, and coordinate technical aspects of HV/EHV substation protection and control
Oversee technical plant integration and optimization at project level
Design protection schemes for T&D substations, data centers, industrial, and BESS applications
Develop panel and interconnect wiring, panel layouts, and elevations with local or remote design teams
Evaluate IED interoperability, control features, communications, protocols, SCADA, cybersecurity, and telecom integration
Coordinate technical development with SCADA, physical, and control design engineers
Meet project specifications, cost-control, and schedule objectives
Interface with internal and external engineering, design, project management, sourcing, and support teams
Review load-flow, fault, relay coordination, and transient studies
Train end users on integrated protection and control systems
Lead or support factory acceptance testing, site testing, and commissioning
Develop outage, cut-over, and testing procedures
Perform root cause analyses, corrective actions, and process-control validation
Support quality initiatives including ISO9002
Develop proposals, technical specifications, design-hour and material estimates, vendor quotations, clarifications, exceptions, technical responses, and validations
Lead or serve as project engineer for small- to medium-sized projects
Continuously update technical knowledge in support of grid transition needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar degree from an accredited university
Minimum 7 years’ experience in engineering
Minimum 5 years’ experience in protection and controls engineering for substations or power generation
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%, including internationally
Ability to comply with company travel and tax policies
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Extensive experience in protective relaying coordination and practices
Understanding of circuit breakers, fuses, circuit switchers, transformers, shunt reactors, capacitor banks, harmonic filters, HVDC, and FACTS systems
Fluent in English
P.E. License or EIT with willingness to pursue and acquire P.E. certification, or P.Eng. or willingness to acquire certification
Presentation skills and ability to communicate complex messages succinctly
Experience in technical problem solving
Mastery of secondary engineering discipline, including processes, tools, and technical aspects
Ownership, accountability, judgment, decision-making, and passion for the functional role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Professional development
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility