Full-Time

Senior Power Systems Protection & Control Application Engineer

Updated on 8/16/2026

GE Vernova

GE Vernova

1,001-5,000 employees

Global energy provider: power, wind, electrification

Compensation Overview

CA$120k - CA$170k/yr

+ Discretionary annual bonus

Stafford, UK + 4 more

More locations: Montpellier, France | Markham, ON, Canada | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | Zamudio, Biscay, Spain

In Person

Master's, PhD

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Computer Networking
MATLAB
Simulink
Product Design

Get referred to GE Vernova

See people who can refer or advise you

Requirements
  • A Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent knowledge or experience.
  • At least 10 years of overall experience in protection and control system design and studies, including at least 5 years developing detailed design specifications for protection and control algorithms, preferably in a relay manufacturing environment.
  • Extensive experience in power system protection, automation, and control product design.
  • Working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink for model design and power system simulation tools such as RTDS, PSCAD, or ATP/EMTP.
  • A proven record of publishing and presenting at industry forums and conferences.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and documentation procedures used by electrical utilities.
  • Knowledge of modern protection, control, and distribution automation developments and trends.
  • Knowledge or experience of metering and wireless, Ethernet, or serial communications applicable to protection and control, including IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3.0, and IEC 60870-5-103.
Responsibilities
  • Work with Program and Product Management teams to create high-level design specifications.
  • Develop and support protection and control solutions using design specifications and model-based design that facilitates code generation.
  • Perform system studies and simulations using appropriate tools to validate algorithms.
  • Analyze user specifications and requirements to recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Analyze market trends and requirements to propose new developments in GE Vernova protection and control products.
  • Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve product, application, or field issues.
  • Provide technical consultation, leadership, and guidance throughout the entire New Product Introduction design process.
  • Author technical papers and present materials at trade shows and conferences for GE Vernova protection and control products and algorithms.
  • Innovate and develop intellectual property in power system protection and adjacent areas.
  • Assist in preparing training materials and deliver training courses when required.
  • Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to new and experienced engineers, specialists, and technicians when required.
  • Take ownership of products and/or applications.
  • Lead and own technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
  • Field experience.
  • Familiarity with grid modernization technologies, virtualization, and high-voltage systems.
  • Working knowledge of GE Vernova protection, networking, and substation automation products.
  • Experience developing applications for the protection and controller market in the real-time controller market.
  • Active participation in international standards-related activities.
  • Mentoring fresh minds.

GE Vernova is a global energy company created in 2024 to support the electricity grid and the energy transition, with three focuses: Power, Wind, and Electrification. It sells large-scale equipment, signs long-term service agreements, and provides software to utilities, independent power producers, grid operators, and large industrial energy users. Its products include H-Class gas turbines that can burn natural gas with blends of hydrogen toward 100% hydrogen, Haliade-X offshore wind turbines up to 14.7 MW, and GridOS software that unifies grid data to help manage networks and integrate renewables. By combining hardware, services, and software under GE heritage, it aims to meet rising electricity demand while accelerating decarbonization across global energy systems.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$17.6M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2022

Get referred to GE Vernova

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 orders jumped 88 percent, with data center electrification orders above 5 billion dollars.
  • GE Vernova raised 2026 revenue guidance to 45.5 billion to 46.5 billion dollars.
  • Management targets 125 gigawatts under contract by year-end and 200 billion dollar backlog in 2027.

What critics are saying

  • Wind EBITDA losses widened to 275 million dollars in Q2 2026, dragging margins.
  • Vineyard Wind sued GE Vernova in April 2026; contract fights risk more offshore losses.
  • Heavy dependence on gas and grid buildout makes execution slips existential if capacity expansion stalls.

What makes GE Vernova unique

  • GE Vernova spans gas turbines, grid gear, and service contracts across 26 countries.
  • Its 176 billion dollar backlog and 88 billion dollars equipment backlog create durable visibility.
  • GridOS and high-voltage electrification sell into data centers, utilities, and industrial load growth.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus

Company News

Form Energy
Aug 12th, 2026
Form Energy Secures $750M in Series G Financing to Scale Iron-Air Battery Manufacturing and Accelerate Commercial Deployments

Weirton, WV – August 12, 2026 – Form Energy, Inc., an American technology company developing and commercializing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems, announced today a $750 million Series G financing round led by T. Rowe Price, which also led the company’s prior Series F round. This round brings Form Energy’s total […]

Yahoo Finance
Aug 7th, 2026
GE Vernova holds $176B backlog yet stock dips 5% as wind losses and spending increases spook investors

GE Vernova, General Electric's former energy division spun off in 2024, reported a $176.3 billion backlog in Q2 2026, up 37% year-over-year. The company's growth has been driven by expanding cloud, AI, and data centre markets requiring increased power infrastructure. Total orders surged 89% in the first half of 2026, with Power and Electrification segments rising 99% and 131% respectively. GE Vernova expects full-year revenue growth of 19% to 22%. Despite strong performance, shares declined 5% over the past month whilst the S&P 500 gained 3%. The pullback followed Q2 results where adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share missed Wall Street expectations due to increased capacity spending and additional losses in the Wind division.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 6th, 2026
GE Vernova books $176B backlog with 134% gas order growth as Eaton rides 65% data center surge

GE Vernova and Eaton released second-quarter 2026 results highlighting surging demand from AI infrastructure buildout. Vernova reported $5.50 billion in Power segment revenue with gas equipment orders up 134% organically. The company booked $2.7 billion in data centre orders during the quarter alone and expects to reach at least 125 gigawatts of gas equipment under contract by year-end. Total backlog stands at $176 billion. Eaton posted revenue of $8.531 billion, up 21.39%, with adjusted earnings per share of $3.15. Data centre revenue grew roughly 65% in both its Electrical Americas and Electrical Global divisions. The Boyd Thermal liquid-cooling business, acquired for $9.55 billion in March, generated $432 million in second-quarter revenue. Vernova guided free cash flow to $11.5 billion to $12.5 billion, whilst Eaton raised its full-year earnings guidance to $13.40 to $13.60 per share.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 28th, 2026
GE Vernova deploys AirJoule water generation system at Frontier Campus research centre

GE Vernova has installed AirJoule Technologies' atmospheric water generation system at its Advanced Research Center Frontier Campus. This marks the first publicly disclosed collaboration between the two companies at this scale. The system provides a live demonstration of technology designed to address water and energy needs for industrial facilities and data centres. GE Vernova is using its Frontier Campus to showcase applied research in power and energy infrastructure. The deployment forms part of broader industry efforts to tackle water use, energy efficiency, and resiliency challenges facing heavy facilities and data centres. The installation gives GE Vernova a reference point when engaging industrial, utility, and data centre customers facing water and grid constraints. The collaboration may support GE Vernova's positioning in power infrastructure projects addressing resource-constrained environments.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 23rd, 2026
GE Vernova raises 2026 guidance as revenue hits $11.1B, orders surge 88%

GE Vernova reported mixed second-quarter 2026 results, missing earnings expectations but beating revenue estimates. The company posted revenues of $11.1 billion, up 22% year over year, driven by equipment growth in its Power and Electrification segments. Orders surged 88% organically to $24.2 billion, whilst backlog grew by $13 billion sequentially. The Power segment saw orders jump 134% organically, with revenues increasing 14% to $5.5 billion. Electrification revenues rose 66% organically to $6.3 billion. GE Vernova raised its 2026 guidance, now expecting revenues of $45.5-$46.5 billion and free cash flow of $11.5-$12.5 billion, up from previous forecasts. Data centre orders have exceeded $5 billion year to date, more than doubling 2025 figures, as the company benefits from growing electricity demand and grid modernisation efforts.