Protection and Control Engineer

Protection & Control Engineer

The Protection & Control Engineer works on T&D substations for AC, HVDC and FACTS projects with designers, peer engineers & leaders. The P&C engineer is part of a team responsible for the design of HV / EHV substation protection & control design under the supervision of the Project P&C Lead Engineer or Project Engineering Manager. The P&C engineer should have great attention to detail and maintain tasks deadlines with a can-do attitude & customer responsiveness. The P&C engineer shall continuously update themselves with new technology and have a mindset of continuous learning, consistent with grid transition needs. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies and the project engineering lead.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop high quality design for protection schemes for all kinds of T&D substations, Data Centers, Industrial, BESS applications including one-lines, three-lines, and AC / DC schematics in collaboration with drafters.
• Provide peer review for other members of the design team to develop P&C designs (protection single line diagram, 3 Line Diagrams, panel general arrangement and schematics, wiring diagrams).
• Able to work / develop some of the following P&C drawings: one line protection and metering diagrams, tripping tables/matrix, logic diagrams, Aux power DC and AC one-line diagrams, relay protection and control schematics, metering, monitoring and alarm schematics.
• Develop optimized designs with a safety mindset.
• Coordinate P&C design with Electrical layout engineers and designers, Relay Setting Engineers, site managers, commissioning engineers and field personnel.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers and review technical documentation related to P&C design.
• Communicate with Project Engineering Manager or Project P&C lead to resolve technical engineering and design aspects.
• Perform applicable design calculations required for DC battery and charger sizing, voltage drop calculations, aux AC power design.
• Create and support development of FAT and SAT procedures.
• Participate in engineering and constructability reviews of P&C deliverables of own project.
• Be an active participant and contributor to improvements in design procedures and quality by providing a fresh perspective.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

Desired Characteristics:

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 process and system bus architecture and its implementation for substations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of power system analysis software such as ETAP, Aspen Oneliner for relay coordination, load flows, short circuit and arc flash studies.
• Familiarity with NERC-CIP standards and guidelines for Cyber Security, Grid Interconnection.
• Experience in technical problem solving.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.