Lead P&C Engineer

GE Vernova

Lead protection and controls engineering for GE Vernova’s substations, data centers, industrial, and BESS projects. Designing integrated systems that support global electrification and decarbonization.

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 protection and controls engineering for substations, including design and implementation of protection schemes, relay coordination, and system integration. Proficient in project management, technical problem solving, and effective communication with diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protection And Controls EngineeringIEC 61850 Process And System Bus ArchitectureP.E. License Or EITProtective Relaying CoordinationTechnical Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringProtection Schemes DesignRelay CoordinationLoad Flow StudiesTransient StudiesSCADA IntegrationControl Features EvaluationPanel Layouts DevelopmentTesting Procedures DevelopmentRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Influencing SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAccountability

Tools & Technologies

SCADACybersecurityTelecom SystemsHVDCFACTS Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

P.E. LicenseEIT Certification

Industry Keywords

T&D SubstationsBESS ApplicationsISO9002 Quality InitiativesPower GenerationSecondary Engineering Discipline

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design protection schemes for T&D substations, data centers, industrial, and BESS applications, including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, and relay settings
Lead local or remote design teams developing panel and interconnect wiring, panel layouts, and elevations
Evaluate IED interoperability, control features, and communication/protocol aspects to deliver integrated solutions involving SCADA, cybersecurity, and telecom
Apply IEC 61850 process and system bus architecture in substations
Coordinate with SCADA, substation physical, and control design engineers on system integration
Deliver projects within specifications, cost, and schedule objectives
Interface with engineering, design, project management, sourcing, and support organizations
Review load flow, fault, relay coordination, and transient studies
Train end-users on integrated protection and control systems
Lead or support factory acceptance testing and site testing/commissioning
Develop outage, cut-over, and testing procedures
Define processes, perform root cause analyses and corrective actions, and validate process control
Support ISO9002 quality initiatives
Develop proposals, technical specifications, design-hour and material estimates, vendor quotation support, clarifications, exceptions, and technical responses
Potentially serve as project engineer for small- to medium-sized, secondary-engineering-focused 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% of the time, including internationally
Ability to comply with company travel and tax policies
Legally authorized to work in the United States
P.E. License or EIT with willingness to pursue and acquire P.E. certification, or P.Eng or willingness to acquire certification
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
Strong influencing and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated 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
Demonstrated ownership, accountability, judgment, decision-making, and passion for the functional role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
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