Lead Engineer – Customer Application

GE Vernova

. Design and deliver complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, and distribution systems for electrical utilities and industrial clients .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeNoida • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering protection solutions for electrical utilities, with strong capabilities in power system analysis, relay settings, and automation applications. Proficient in utilizing advanced software tools for power system studies and simulations, while effectively managing projects and collaborating with global teams.

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Power System AnalysisProtection Relay ProgrammingMicrogrid Solutions DevelopmentProject ManagementPower System Simulation

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Hard Skills

Power System StudiesRelay SettingsAutomation ApplicationsCT/VT Adequacy ChecksShort Circuit AnalysisLoad Flow AnalysisArc-Flash StudiesProtective Device CoordinationIEC 61131-3 PLC ProgrammingPower Flow Optimization

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MathcadMATLABPSSEPSCADPower FactoryASPENCAPERTDS SimulatorOpal Simulation Platforms

Industry Keywords

Electrical UtilitiesTransmission SystemsDistribution SystemsSmart Grid StandardsDNP3MODBUSIEC61850OpenFMBField CommissioningTesting Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deliver complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, and distribution systems for electrical utilities and industrial clients
Participate in the design and development of 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 programming of 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 simulator or equivalent
Provide factory acceptance test plans and testing services to validate protection designs for customer witnessing
Plan site acceptance tests and provide field support through commissioning of new applications
Assist software tool development to automate the engineering process internally and with utility partners
Participate in project meetings with project managers and customers on technical discussions
Travel up to 20–40% 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 in the electric power industry, 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