Grid Automation Protection & Control Systems Engineering Leader

GE Vernova

. Build and guide a team of protection and control engineers specializing in protection algorithms, filter design, and renewable integration.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power system protection and control engineering, with a strong focus on protection algorithms, model-based design, and team leadership. Proven ability to manage project lifecycles, collaborate across disciplines, and engage with industry standards and innovations.

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Power System Protection EngineeringProtection Algorithms DevelopmentModel-Based Design PrinciplesProject ManagementCommunication Protocols (IEC 61850)

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Hard Skills

Protection AlgorithmsControl System DesignFault AnalysisSystem StabilityMatlabSimulinkRTDSPSCADATP/EMTPProtection Relay Design

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Model-Based DesignHardware-in-the-Loop TestingEthernet CommunicationsSerial CommunicationsModbusDNP3.0IEC60870-5-103

Industry Keywords

Power System ProtectionControl EngineeringRenewable IntegrationContinuous ImprovementKnowledge Sharing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and guide a team of protection and control engineers specializing in protection algorithms, filter design, and renewable integration.
Foster innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
Oversee the full project lifecycle for protection and control systems, including feature design, specification, simulation, modeling, and implementation.
Champion adoption of communication protocols such as IEC 61850 for digital substations.
Integrate protection algorithms into products using model-based design through virtualization.
Develop and manage the team's budget, resource planning, and performance metrics.
Collaborate with hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers to integrate protection and control functionalities.
Monitor industry standards, trends, technologies, and best practices.
Establish and maintain university partnerships for research and development.
Represent the organization at industry conferences and technical forums.
Report directly to the GridBeats™ R&D Leader.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field; master’s degree a plus.
Solid in power system protection and control engineering, with proven experience in a leadership role.
Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a team of engineers.
Proven record of writing and presenting papers at industry conferences.
Experience with industry standards and regulations related to power system protection and control.
Deep technical understanding of protection algorithms, automation, and control system design, including fault analysis and system stability.
Experience in Matlab / Simulink for model design and power system simulation tools such as RTDS, PSCAD or ATP/EMTP.
Applying protection principles to design and development of protection relay.
Knowledge or experience of metering, Ethernet and serial communications applicable to P&C, such as IEC61850, Modbus, DNP3.0 and IEC60870-5-103.
Working knowledge of RTDS and its application in hardware-in-the-loop testing of protection and control systems.
Experience with Model-Based Design principles for developing embedded systems for protection relays.
Experience working with utilities on protection and control system design and implementation.
Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No