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Lead Control & Protection System Engineer
GE Vernova. Design substation control and protection panels for HVDC and high-voltage applications .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Substation Control and Protection Engineering, with a strong focus on IEC 61850 standards, panel design, and component selection for HVDC applications. Proficient in troubleshooting, project delivery, and compliance with industry standards.
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Substation Control & Protection EngineeringIEC 61850 ImplementationPanel Design and Component SelectionDigital Substation and HVDC ExperienceEMC and Mechanical Panel Design
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Hard Skills
Electrical SchematicsWiring DiagramsCable SchedulesBOMsTransient Fault Recorders (TFRs)CT/VT SelectionProtection IEDsRedundant ArchitecturesRoot Cause AnalysisDFMEA
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
Engineering BaseCreoAutoCAD ElectricalNetwork SwitchesGPS Synchronization SystemsPower SuppliesMCBs
Industry Keywords
HVDCSubstation Automation SystemsIEC StandardsIEEE StandardsIndustrial Cybersecurity StandardsNetwork HardeningSecurity Protocols
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design substation control and protection panels for HVDC and high-voltage applications
- Select CTs/VTs, IEDs, MCBs, power supplies, switches, GPS clocks, and related hardware
- Apply IEC 61850, including Sampled Values (SV), PRP, and HSR concepts, in substation communication architecture
- Design and integrate Transient Fault Recorders (TFRs) and other monitoring devices
- Prepare and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, BOMs, and panel layout drawings
- Perform mechanical panel design, including enclosure arrangement, mounting, spacing, ventilation, and maintainability
- Ensure compliance with IEC and IEEE standards
- Support network communication system design, including managed switches and redundant architectures
- Address EMC/EMI, grounding, shielding, and panel segregation requirements
- Support interface design for trip circuits, measurement circuits, interlocking, and signal acquisition
- Participate in design reviews, FAT, troubleshooting, and commissioning support
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and site teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement of standard designs and engineering practices
- Perform panel type testing
- Produce and maintain standard cabinet designs
- Perform root cause analysis and DFMEA
- Manage change processes with internal and external vendors
- Manage component and hardware obsolescence
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field
- Advanced background in Substation Control & Protection engineering
- Good knowledge of hardware components used in control and protection systems
- Experience in panel design and component selection
- Understanding of IEC 61850, HVDC, and substation automation systems
- Knowledge of CT/VT selection, protection IEDs, communication networks, and digital substations
- Familiarity with PRP, HSR, Sampled Values (SV), and redundancy concepts
- Experience with EMC, mechanical panel design, and electrical schematics
- Ability to work independently and support project delivery in a complex engineering environment
- Experience with digital substation and HVDC projects
- Knowledge of Engineering Base, Creo, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar tools
- Experience with network switches, GPS synchronization systems, TFRs, power supplies, and MCBs
- Ability to participate in FAT and commissioning activities
- Knowledge of IEC 61850 IED configuration via vendor-specific and system configuration tools
- Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443, network hardening, and security protocols for substation control systems
- Significant analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid working with flexibility of work agreements
- Competitive benefits
- Private health insurance
- Great development opportunities
- International working environment
- Working in an international team within the global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence
- Relocation assistance not provided