Engineer - Control & Protection

Job Description Summary

As an Engineer – Control & Protection at GE Vernova Grid Solutions, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing protection relay systems for EHV/HV substations considering the safety/quality/Cost/time delivery criteria. Your expertise will ensure the reliability and efficiency of power systems, supporting our global operations across various regions.

This role involves in the secondary engineering activities (Control & Protection, Substation Automation Systems, Interface Engineering, Telecom Requirements & LV Auxiliary Systems for EHV/HV Electrical Substations (AIS / GIS / HVDC / FACTS / STATCOM / Onshore / Offshore / Renewable/etc.,)

The candidate shall execute with association of workgroups, where applicable, in order to meet assigned objectives. In this role, the candidate will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning. The candidate will work with GSI Global Engineering Center (GSI GEC) to coordinate with the GSI Regions / Business Lines / as per Project requirement.

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Roles and Responsibilities

• The role demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and long-term business goals.
• Provide technical leadership and interface with GSI Regions/GE Vernova Business Lines to estimate the optimized manhour cost for the engineering activities / other required activities for the execution of the project / Tender.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Document and communicate results of technical data generated.
• Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives.
• Share engineering information and promote open dialogue.
• Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Knowledge on Electrical Power systems and load flow and short circuit studies.
• Experience of Control and Protection engineering up to 765kV/400kV/220KV and HVDC Substations (AIS/GIS/SOLAR/WIND). Ability to design and prepare scheme drawings as per project requirement in anyone of E-CAD Tool for min 2-3 years of experience (Ex. EB software/E-Plan/ AutoCAD Electrical/equivalent)
• Experience of Substation automation system based on IEC61850-8-1(Station Bus) & IEC 61850-9-2(Process Bus) – Database Preparation in the automation/RTU software.
• Experience in IO Mapping with respect to the scheme drawings/troubleshoot of database issues in SAS system / RTU based system.
• Knowledge on PLCC/FOTE engineering and able to interface between CRP & SAS with Telecom Equipment.
• Knowledge on Major AIS & GIS components like Circuit breakers, Isolators, CSD, PDM & Interlocks scheme.
• Knowledge on Transformers/Reactors & associated Conditional Monitoring Devices etc.
• Knowledge on Process Bus oriented digital CT/VTs & associated Circuit Breakers & Isolators
• Experience in CT and VT and its sizing calculations.
• Knowledge of different make Numerical protection relays and BCUs.
• Knowledge on protection relay application / setting calculations and coordination.
• Experience in control cable engineering in substations.
• Experience in the LV/LT auxiliary systems.
• Knowledge on Relay Testing, Equipment Testing, Control / Protection scheme testing & SAS Commissioning experience (min 1 year) shall be given additional weightage.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (or) master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Min 5 to 8 years in substation protection relay systems within EHV Electrical Substations, Oil & Gas or Power Transmission industries.
• Experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) environments with multidisciplinary teams.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Fluent in English; additional language (any foreign Language) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment.
• Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed.

Key Competences

• Technical Expertise: In-depth understanding of substation protection systems, relay technologies, relay tripping philosophies, substation automation systems, Interface Engineering, LV Auxiliary Systems & Telecom Panels.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective customer and team interactions.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and team coordination abilities to guide and mentor junior engineers.
• Problem-Solving: Proficient in identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Quality Focus: Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

About Grid Solutions:

GE Vernova's Grid Solutions business electrifies the world by delivering advanced grid technologies that enable efficient power transmission and distribution from generation to consumption. With a global footprint of 14,000 employees in around 80 countries, Grid Solutions serves 90% of the world’s power utilities, supporting a reliable, efficient, and decarbonized energy transition.

Grid Solutions offers a wide range of products and services, including power electronics, high voltage equipment, automation & protection systems, software solutions, and turnkey projects, Grid Solutions also provides consulting, electrical balance of plant, E/HHV substations, and comprehensive maintenance and asset management services.

GSI GEC (GSI Global Engineering Center) in India, is expanding to support all over the world / regions. We specialize in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the various sectors, Power Transmission AC or DC station, FACTS, Oil and Gas, Renewable and Industrial market.

This role involves enhancing the collaboration and efficiency between our global Regions—such as North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and others—and the GSI GEC.

Why we come to work: 

Our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements, Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

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