Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer - Controls & Protection 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 some long-term business goals.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute, with guidance from senior engineering resources, the analysis, design, test, or integration required to define, and support assigned components, assemblies or systems that meet business standards and program / product requirements
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university with min 10 years of experience in an engineering design experience.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to work independently and lead a team member for engineering activities. Strong problem-solving skills.

Job Specific Requirements:

• Control & Protection Expertise for HV/EHV Substations - Experience of Control and Protection engineering up to 765kV/400kV/220KV/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 3-6 years of experience (Ex. EB software/E-Plan/ AutoCAD Electrical/equivalent)
• Substation Automation System for HV/EHV Substations
• CT and VT and its sizing calculations
• Control cable engineering in substations
• EB software/E-Plan/ AutoCAD Electrical/equivalent) - Experience on Engineering Base Software for Panel Engineering/Cable Schedule Engineering or Equivalent E-CAD tool(E-PLAN).
• Numerical protection relays and BCUs
• Digital Substation IEC61850-8-1(Station Bus) & 9-2(Process Bus) - 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 interface between CRP & SAS with Telecom Equipment.
• LV Auxiliary System for the Electrical Substations
• Relay Settings Calculations & Relay Configurations
• Knowledge on Major AIS & GIS components like Circuit breakers, Isolators, CSD, PDM & Interlocks scheme, Transformers/Reactors & associated Conditional Monitoring Devices etc, Process Bus oriented digital CT/VTs & associated Circuit Breakers & Isolators
• Knowledge on Relay Testing, Equipment Testing, Control / Protection scheme testing & SAS Commissioning experience (at least 1/2 year) shall be given additional weightage.
• Knowledge of different Grid Codes / practices in different countries like Europe / America / Australia shall be given additional weightage.

About Grid Solutions:

GE Vernova's Grid Solutions business electrifies the world with advanced grid technologies and systems. We enable power transmission and distribution from the point of generation to the point of consumption, and support a decarbonized and secured energy transition.

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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes