Power System P&C Consulting Engineer, Transmission and Distribution at GE Vernova

Job Description Summary

Are you a recognized expert in protection and control systems looking to shape the future of grid modernization? We’re seeking a Consulting Engineer to lead high-impact initiatives, drive innovation, and provide technical leadership in the field of power system protection, automation, and digital substations. In this influential role, you will act as a strategic technical advisor across the organization, lead advanced engineering efforts, and represent the company in industry forums. You’ll work cross-functionally to bring cutting-edge protection technologies from concept to application and help us lead the energy transition.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and technology roadmap advanced protection systems and act as design authority for selected designs and solutions
• Publish technical papers, present at industry forums, and represent the company as a thought leader in power system protection.
• Guide the development of advanced protection systems, including model-based design, fault analysis, and control logic.
• Provide technical leadership on simulation, modeling, and testing using tools like RTDS, PSCAD, EMTP, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Champion new technologies and methodologies such as IEC 61850, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and digital substations.
• Collaborate with the Innovation Office to identify, incubate, and scale high-impact technologies for grid protection and control.
• Serve as a go-to expert and consultant for internal teams, external partners, utilities.
• Support key projects and design reviews with deep domain knowledge in protection relay development, system stability, and communication protocols.
• Mentor engineers and elevate technical standards across protection and control teams.
• Collaborate with product lines on critical incident investigations and provide technical guidance to solutions.
• Partner with Product Management, Applications, and the Chief Engineer’s Office to align technical solutions with product and business strategy.
• Work with the Innovation Office and Applications team to identify and lead engagement in key working groups, standards committees, and technical associations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (master’s or PhD preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in protection and control engineering, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or consulting role.

Desired Characteristics

• Expertise in power system protection, control systems, fault modeling, and embedded systems for protection relays.
• Working knowledge with relevant communication protocols: IEC 61850, DNP3.0, Modbus, IEC60870-5-103, etc.
• Proven experience working with real-time simulation tools (RTDS, PSCAD) and in hardware-in-the-loop environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical forums, publications, or standards organizations.
• A track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Experience working with utilities or grid operators on P&C system design and deployment.
• Passion for continuous learning and driving innovation in grid technology.
• Willingness to travel for customer engagements, conferences, and global collaboration.