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

Core Competencies

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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, while leading technical standards and mentoring design teams. Proficient in advanced protection and control designs for transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects.

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Professional Engineer LicenseBachelor Of Science In Electrical Engineering10 Years Experience In System Protection Schemes8 Years Experience In Design Reviews And Technical MentoringExperience With IEC 61850 Process

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Hard Skills

Protection Scheme DesignRelay Coordination StudiesLoad Flow AnalysisFault AnalysisTechnical Standards DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisAdvanced Protection And Control DesignsOperational AnalysisTechnical MentoringDesign Template Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

SubstationData CenterBattery Energy Storage SystemsIEEE StandardsLean Problem-Solving MethodologiesAC SolutionsHVDC SolutionsFACTS SolutionsTransmission ProjectsDistribution Projects

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
Drive technical excellence across AC, HVDC, and FACTS solutions

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
Experience with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61850 process and system bus architecture preferred
Active membership in standards committees such as the IEEE preferred
Expertise in Lean problem-solving methodologies preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access with 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
Discretionary annual bonus
Professional development opportunities
Relocation assistance not provided