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GE Vernova

Technical Applications Engineer – Substation Protection & Control

GE Vernova

. Lead customer-facing technical engagement by presenting GE Vernova's Grid Automation offerings, gathering feedback on product gaps, and influencing solution development .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeHong Kong • Hong KongMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Substation Automation Systems and Protection Systems, with a strong focus on IEC 61850 and industrial communication protocols. Proven ability to lead technical engagements, develop solutions, and maintain customer relationships in complex environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Substation Automation SystemsIEC 61850High Voltage Substation DesignTechnical EngagementFluency in English and Cantonese

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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringSubstation Protection SystemsProject Lifecycle ManagementConfiguration and TestingCommissioning of Protection Systems
Soft Skills
Customer Relationship ManagementTechnical CommunicationInfluencing Skills
Tools & Technologies
Remote Terminal UnitsSubstation Digital Control Systems
Industry Keywords
CEAP Market LandscapeIndustrial Communication ProtocolsMulti-Stakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead customer-facing technical engagement by presenting GE Vernova's Grid Automation offerings, gathering feedback on product gaps, and influencing solution development
  • Execute and support engineering design, analysis, and evaluation of substation protection and control systems
  • Ensure compliance with business standards and program requirements
  • Act as the technical bridge between Central Product Lines, Regional Sales, Tendering, Application teams, Channel Partners, and customers
  • Develop and communicate technical solutions, recommend approaches, prepare action plans, and support approval of new solutions
  • Present at and participate in internal and external program reviews
  • Ensure proper documentation of technical outputs
  • Build and sustain customer relationships through technical credibility and consistent communication

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field — or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a formal degree
  • Significant experience in a relevant engineering role, with a strong track record in substation automation, protection systems, and industrial communication protocols
  • Hands-on expertise across the full project lifecycle: design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of High Voltage (HV) or Medium Voltage (MV) Substation Automation Systems (SAS) and Protection systems
  • Strong working knowledge of IEC 61850, Substation Digital Control Systems, protection fundamentals, and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
  • Fluency in both spoken and written English and Cantonese
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of working time, primarily within the CEAP region with occasional global travel
  • Familiarity with the CEAP (China, East Asia & Pacific) market landscape and customer ecosystem
  • Experience engaging with Channel Partners and navigating complex multi-stakeholder customer environments

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Relocation Assistance Provided: No