Senior Applications Engineer – Power Systems IEC 61850

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Senior Development Application Engineer defining IEC 61850 technical requirements within the green energy sector. Collaborating with product teams and leading real-time solutions to support grid automation.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeHyderabad • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewallsNode.jsUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical definition and implementation of IEC 61850-based architectures, including data modeling, communication services, and system integration concepts.
Work with Program & Product Management teams to create high-level specifications.
Develop and support real-time controller solutions using design specifications, model-based design which facilitates code generation.
Analyse user specifications/requirements to recommend appropriate solutions.
Analyse industry standards and market trends to build requirements to propose new developments in GE Vernova products.
Work with Customer Support to resolve product, process, and customer issues related to communication protocols.
Assist in preparing training material and deliver training courses, where required.
Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to a new and/or experienced engineers, specialists, technicians, and co-ops when required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Electrical Engineering; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
Significant experience in the development of protection, control, and automation products within transmission and distribution environments.
Advanced knowledge of substation automation architectures, including bay-level protection and control devices and station-level integration.
Proven experience using applications for real-time controller platforms in protection and automation markets.
In-depth, hands-on knowledge of the IEC 61850 standard, including logical node modeling, data object definitions, naming conventions, and engineering workflows.
Strong practical experience with IEC 61850 communication services, including MMS, GOOSE, Sampled Values, reporting, control services, and time synchronization concepts.
Experience with IEC 61850 system engineering, including SCL (ICD, CID, SCD files), system configuration, interoperability, and multi-vendor integration.
Knowledge of IEC 61850-related testing, validation, and conformance practices, including factory and site acceptance testing.
Detailed knowledge of Ethernet networking, including wired and wireless networks, VLANs, redundancy concepts, and substation switch technologies.
Knowledge of digital communication channels for protection and control systems, including fiber optics, switches and routers.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity technologies applicable to substation automation, including RADIUS, Windows and Unix security administration, Secure Shell, Transport Layer Security, and firewalls.
Ability to translate utility engineering standards, documentation practices, and operational procedures to product specification.
Ability to share ideas, collaborate effectively in team environments, and adapt to changing priorities with initiative and ownership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

IEC 61850data modelingreal-time controller solutionsmodel-based designsubstation automation architecturesprotection and control devicesIEC 61850 communication servicessystem engineeringEthernet networkingcybersecurity technologies

Soft Skills

technical guidancecollaborationadaptabilityinitiativeownershiptraining deliveryproblem-solvingcommunicationanalytical skillsleadership

Certifications

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering