Senior Protection and Control Engineer

GE Vernova

. Design, review, and Professional Engineer stamp protection schemes, electrical schematics, and relay settings for substations, data centers, and battery energy storage systems .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and reviewing protection schemes, electrical schematics, and relay settings for substations and energy systems. Proven ability to mentor teams, establish technical standards, and collaborate with industry committees to enhance practices.

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Professional Engineer LicenseSystem Protection SchemesRelay SelectionDesign ReviewsTechnical Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Electrical SchematicsLoad Flow StudiesFault StudiesRelay Coordination StudiesRoot Cause AnalysisAdvanced Protection DesignsControl DesignsGrid SolutionsAC SystemsHVDC Systems

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

IEC 61850FACTS Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

SubstationsData CentersBattery Energy Storage SystemsIEEELean Problem-Solving Methodologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, review, and Professional Engineer stamp protection schemes, electrical schematics, and relay settings for substations, data centers, and battery energy storage systems
Coordinate technical aspects of power substation projects to ensure safe operation
Review load flow, fault, and relay coordination studies
Mentor secondary design teams
Establish technical standards and develop design templates
Lead root cause analyses
Collaborate with project managers, clients, and standards committees such as the IEEE to advance industry practices
Lead advanced protection and control designs for transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects
Develop grid solutions across AC, HVDC, and FACTS systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Professional Engineer license
Minimum of 10 years of experience in system protection schemes, relay selection, and operational analysis for transmission and distribution substations
Minimum of 8 years of experience in design reviews and technical mentoring
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time for client meetings and on-site testing
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
Preferred: Active membership in standards committees such as the IEEE
Preferred: Experience with IEC 61850 process and system bus architecture
Preferred: Expertise in Lean problem-solving methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access, including a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development opportunities
Relocation assistance not provided