GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Lead IEC61850 Application Engineer

Desktop Application DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHyderabad, Telangana, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or above in Technology or Engineering is required.
Six to eight years of hands-on experience working with the IEC 61850 protocol is required.
Awareness of IEC 61850 standards and working experience with IEC 61850 multi-vendor devices are required.
Experience implementing IEC 61850 9-2 Process Bus is required.
In-depth knowledge of the Java technology stack, including Eclipse Common Platform, Eclipse Modelling Framework, and Graphic Modelling Framework, is required.
Experience with substation automation communication protocols is required.
Knowledge of UCA test procedures and test tools such as Wireshark and MMS client tools is required.
Experience with time synchronization protocols such as PTP and IRIG-B is required.
Understanding of redundancy protocols such as PRP and HSR is required.

Responsibilities

Develop in-depth knowledge of the technical discipline and use prior experience and technical expertise to execute policy and strategy.
Drive sustenance and feature enhancement of the 61850 configuration tool.
Stay updated with the latest developments in the protocol and its applications.
Define requirements and coordinate feature development with the Controls development community.
Integrate software packages with existing systems and subsystems.
Prepare unit test and regression test specifications, release packages, and templates.
Support software release testing.
Prepare formal and informal engineering documentation, including design documents, requirement specifications, and release reports.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with IEC 61850 configuration tools; Helinks STS is preferred.
Exposure to Embedded C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, or other auto-coded controls software.
Familiarity with modern cybersecurity constructs such as static analysis and digital signatures.
Experience with technical problem-solving.
Experience working with global engineering teams.
Experience with Agile development practices such as Scrum.
Knowledge of power electronics control system design.
Knowledge of HVDC.

Job Description Summary

The Lead IEC61850 Application Engineer, will be working to define requirements, enhance product features for an IEC 61850 compliant System Configuration Tool, working together with engineers based global locations. The role is accountable for business-critical software development to meet product requirements and timelines for future commercial HVDC projects

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
Drive sustenance and feature enhancement of 61850 configuration tool
Stay updated with latest development in this protocol and its applications
Define requirements and coordinate development of features with the Controls development community
Integrate software packages with existing systems and sub-systems.
Prepare unit test and regression test specification, release packages and templates.
Support software release testing
Prepare formal and informal engineering documentation (e.g., Design documents, Requirement specifications, Release reports, etc.)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above in, Technology or Engineering.
6 to 8 years of hands-on experience of working with 61850 protocol
IEC 61850 standards awareness, working experience with IEC 61850 multi-vendor devices
Experience with IEC 61850 9-2 Process Bus Implementation
In-depth knowhow in Java Technology Stack – Eclipse Common Platform, Eclipse Modelling Framework (EMF), Graphic Modelling Framework (GMF)
Experience with Substation Automation communication protocols.
Knowledge on UCA (Utility Communications architecture) test procedures and test tools like Wireshark/MMS client tools
Experience with time synchronization protocols like PTP, IRIG-B and,
Understanding on redundancy protocols like PRP, HSR
Strong can-do attitude and energy level

Desired Characteristics

Experience with 61850 Configuration tools (Helinks STS preferred)
Exposure to Embedded C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink (and/or other auto-coded controls software)
Familiarity with modern cybersecurity constructs (e.g., Static Analysis, Digital Signatures etc.)
Shown technical problem-solving skills & experience
Good verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated experience and track record of success in working with global engineering teams
Motivated great teammate, self- starter, results oriented
Agile development practices (e.g., Scrum).
Power Electronics control system design.
Knowledge of HVDC

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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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