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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Protection & Control Systems Engineer - Grid Automation

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeZamudio, Biscay, SpainNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a similar field is required.
  • Knowledge of Protection & Control, substation automation, or related industrial or utility systems is required.
  • Understanding of communication protocols, networks, and system integration concepts is required; programming knowledge is valued.
  • Strong analytical skills, rigor, and willingness to learn in a project execution environment are required.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with technical and project teams is required.
  • Good command of English is required; additional languages are valued depending on project scope.
  • Availability to travel up to 30% as required by project, customer, and business needs is required.

Responsibilities

  • Execute assigned engineering activities for Protection & Control projects in line with the technical strategy defined by the Technical Leader.
  • Develop discipline-specific technical deliverables such as system configurations (SCADA screens, equipment integration, communication protocols, digital/analog signals, events, alarms), equipment parameterization (IED), signal treatment, databases, or technical documentation depending on project scope.
  • Contribute to master file completion, architecture inputs, document updates, and technical deliverables preparation.
  • Prepare and update technical information required for internal and customer documentation packages.
  • Execute test instructions and participate in pre-FAT, FAT, and SAT related activities under project technical governance.
  • Support identification, analysis, and correction of technical issues during engineering, validation, and delivery stages.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, manufacturing, Field Service, and project stakeholders to secure coherent execution.
  • Maintain traceability of engineering changes, inputs, and deliverables within the project execution framework.
  • Contribute to lessons learned, standardization, and continuous improvement actions within the team.
  • Continuously develop technical knowledge in Protection & Control systems, tools, and project execution practices.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in Electrical Control Systems (ECS) engineering for power generation facilities.
  • Design and implementation of Protection & Control (P&C) systems for gas turbine-driven power plants.
  • An IT-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to learning and applying new technologies.

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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