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Lead Engineer – Customer Application
GE Vernova. Design and deliver complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, and distribution systems .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering complex protection solutions for power systems, including microgrid development and power system analysis. Proficient in utilizing advanced software tools for simulations and automation in engineering processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Power System Protection RelaysMicrogrid Solutions DevelopmentPower System AnalysisIEC 61131-3 PLC ProgrammingProject Management
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Hard Skills
Power Flow OptimizationShort Circuit AnalysisLoad Flow StudiesRelay SettingsPower System SimulationsEngineering StudiesControl Logic DevelopmentTesting and CommissioningAutomation SolutionsCommunication Protocols
Soft Skills
Technical CommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityCustomer Support
Tools & Technologies
MathcadMATLABPSSEPSCADPower FactoryASPENCAPERTDSOpal Simulation PlatformsDNP3
Industry Keywords
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems EngineeringTransmission SystemsDistribution SystemsSmart Grid StandardsAutomation ApplicationsField TestingSystem CommissioningProtective Device CoordinationGlobal Customer Support
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesFlash
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and deliver complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, and distribution systems
- Participate in designing and developing microgrid solutions, including power flow optimization and dispatching algorithms
- Perform engineering studies and analyses, including short circuit, load flow, ground grid, arc-flash, and protective device coordination studies
- Perform power system studies and calculations, including CT/VT adequacy checks and relay settings
- Create relay setting files with protection and control elements, control logic, and communications settings for GE and third-party protective relays
- Test customized protection and control solutions in-house and at customer installations
- Model and conduct power system simulations using RTDS or equivalent
- Provide factory acceptance test plans and testing services for customer-witnessed validation of protection designs
- Plan site acceptance tests and provide field support through commissioning of new applications
- Assist in developing software tools to automate engineering processes internally and with utility partners
- Participate in project meetings with project managers and customers on technical discussions
- Travel 20–40% of the time depending on projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering required; Master's or higher preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in protection, control, and automation applications
- Very good understanding of power system applications and analysis
- Excellent understanding of power systems phenomena in transmission and distribution systems
- Understanding of power system protection relays, automation, control, and communication protocols
- Technical skills to execute projects and write SOW proposals
- Willingness and ability to work across time zones to support global customers if required
- Experience with study software and power system tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, PSSE, PSCAD, Power Factory, ASPEN, and CAPE
- Understanding of communication system protocols and architectures including DNP3, MODBUS, IEC61850, and OpenFMB
- Experience with RTDS or Opal Simulation Platforms
- Experience with transmission, distribution, and smart grid standards
- Knowledge or field experience with system commissioning and testing
- Experience with advanced automation solutions such as microgrids and remedial action schemes
- Experience with IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages
- Project Management experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes