Engineer – Controls Engineering

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Engineer in Controls Engineering at GE Vernova handling protection relay systems and supporting EHV/HV substations. Ensuring reliability and efficiency of power systems across global operations.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and optimizing protection relay systems for EHV/HV substations, with strong project management and technical leadership capabilities. Proficient in IEC61850 standards and experienced in multidisciplinary EPC environments.

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Protection Relay Systems DesignEHV/HV Substation EngineeringProject Management SkillsIEC61850 Standards KnowledgeRelay Testing Experience

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringLoad Flow StudiesShort Circuit StudiesE-CAD Tool ProficiencySubstation Automation System DesignTripping AnalysisAuxiliary Systems DesignProtection Relay Application CalculationsControl Scheme TestingSAS Commissioning

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityProgram ManagementSupervision Skills

Industry Keywords

EPC EnvironmentsOil & Gas IndustryPower TransmissionSecondary EngineeringHVDC SubstationsAIS SubstationsGIS SubstationsSolar EnergyWind EnergyInternational Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing, implementing, and optimizing protection relay systems for EHV/HV substations
Providing technical leadership and interface with GSI Regions/GE Vernova Business Lines
Preparing and presenting technical data to internal and external customers
Participating on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives
Assuring proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects
Performing study on Electrical Power systems and load flow and short circuit studies
Designing and preparing scheme drawings as per project requirement in E-CAD Tool
Designing/reviewing the Substation automation system based on IEC61850 standards
Performing/reviewing the protection relay application / setting calculations and coordination including tripping analysis
Designing the LV/LT auxiliary systems for Electrical Substations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s (or) master’s degree in electrical engineering
5+ years of experience in substation protection relay systems within EHV Electrical Substations, Oil & Gas or Power Transmission industries.
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.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, responsive and supervision skills.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to manage programs / projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Fluent in English; additional language (any foreign Language) is a plus.
Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes