GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Senior Lead Control & Protection System Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeStafford, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
Demonstrated experience in control and protection system design is required.
Knowledge of electrical substations, including high-voltage and low-voltage equipment and auxiliary systems, is required.
A strong background in electrical power system protection and control is required.
Experience with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, e-base, and Microsoft Visio is required.
Experience with PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools is required.
Experience designing control systems with industrial protocols such as IEC 61850, preferably in substation or power plant environments, is required.
The candidate must be able to identify and manage technical risks.
Experience coaching or mentoring junior engineers is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including experience creating and presenting technical reports and responding to clients' technical questions.
The candidate must be able to understand and communicate customer requirements.
The candidate must be able to meet deadlines under pressure while maintaining safety, quality, and engineering integrity.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer specifications in depth, identify gaps, raise clarifications, and build technical solutions for HVDC and AC control and protection systems.
Coordinate with the systems team to design or contribute to AC substation single-line diagrams.
Prepare control, protection, and sequencing strategy specifications.
Perform preliminary dynamic performance studies using simulation tools such as MATLAB and PSCAD.
Support improvements to existing algorithms or strategies addressing power fault recovery or instability issues identified during dynamic performance studies.
Develop or customize standard control architectures, design LAN networks, identify main I/O lists through signal mapping, and implement necessary hardware and verify its compatibility with the control system.
Coordinate with cybersecurity experts to analyze compliance with cybersecurity standards and their implementation in the network.
Coordinate with internal and external partners to provide a complete solution with a clear division of responsibilities.
Provide partners with input data such as auxiliary consumption and cubicle or equipment lists.
Prepare technical specifications for sourcing and validate received offers.
Lead discussions during customer meetings and workshops.
Plan and ensure on-time delivery of engineering documents and cost estimates.
Evaluate risks and opportunities and propose mitigation measures.
Contribute to continuous improvement by participating in and promoting standardization of tools, documents, solutions, and equipment.
Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers.
Provide technical support as a domain expert.
Follow departmental standard design practices, engineering reviews, and guidelines.
Comply with quality procedures, work instructions, and processes in EMH.
Participate in cross-functional training across Control Automation Systems, Control System Application, Protection System Application, and Secondary Engineering.

Job Description Summary

As a Senior Lead Control & Protection System Engineer, you will be responsible to lead the design and provide a competitive technical solution to the customer in the domain of HVDC control and protection system (Automation & Application), associated AC & secondary engineering at the ITO stage. This includes analysing customer requirements, assessing the necessary deviations from our standard product while promoting standard solutions & cost competitivity. You will be part of ITO C&P HVDC solution line team that provides overall tender solution with associated documentation in line with customer requirement and develops and maintains standard solutions and costs for HVDC & AC control & protection systems. As a part of the team, your contribution would be a foundation of efficient and good quality project delivery.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Analyze in depth customer specification, identify gaps, raise clarifications & build solid technical solution to cater to customer requirement for HVDC & AC control & protection system
In coordination with systems team, design/contribute to AC substation Single line diagrams
Prepare control, protection and sequencing strategy specifications
Perform preliminary dynamic performance studies in various simulation tools (MATLAB, PSCAD etc).
Support improvements to existing algorithm/strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies
Develop/ Customize standard control architectures, design of LAN networks, identify main IO lists through signal mapping & implement the necessary hardware & its compatibility with the control system
Knowledge of network and latest protocols (like IEC 61850)
In coordination with cybersecurity expert, analyse compliance to cybersecurity standards and their implementation in the network
Coordinate with internal and external partners to provide a complete solution with clear division of responsibility
Provide input data like auxiliary consumption, cubicle/equipment list to partners
Prepare technical specifications for sourcing and validation of offers received.
Lead the discussions during customer meetings/workshops
Plan & ensure on-time delivery of engineering documents and cost estimates
Evaluate risks and opportunities & proposes mitigation measures
Contribute to continuous improvement by participating & promoting standardization of tools, documents, solutions & equipment
Provide mentorship/trainings to junior engineers
Provide technical support being an expert in your domain
Follow the departments standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines.
Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes in EMH
Cross functional training across teams (Control Automation Systems, Control System Application, Protection System Application, Secondary engineering) will be provided.

Qualifications / Essential Requirements

Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.
Demonstrated experience in control and protection system design
Knowledge of Electrical Substation and its HV, LV equipment and Auxiliary Systems
Strong background on Electrical power system protection & control
Experience in working with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, e-base, Microsoft Visio
Experience in PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools
Experience in designing control system with industrial protocols like IEC 61850(preferably as used in substation/power plant environments)
Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks
Experience in coaching/mentoring juniors
Strong written and verbal communication skills, experienced in creating and presenting technical reports and responding to clients’ technical questions
Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements
Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality and engineering integrity of the solution

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $17.6M
Headquarters: Cambridge, MA
Founded: 2024

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