Lead Protection and Control Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Lead Protection and Control Engineer is responsible to perform and lead all technical aspects of electrical substation protection and control engineering and design deliverables. You should have great attention to detail of all project requirements and lead other designers to deliver a high quality product, on time and under budget with a safety mindset.

You will conduct basic and detailed design activities, ensure detailed execution progress and coordinate delivery of required engineering documentation for procurement, manufacturing and site erection based on customer specifications and requirements and internal standards.

This is a remote eligible position based in the US or Canada.

Job Description

About us:

Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 13,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We are focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. For more about GE's Grid Solutions, visit https://www.gegridsolutions.com.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, 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 green energy transition.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ability to provide protection, automation and control design for electrical utility, Oil & Gas, Offshore Wind transmission and distribution substations (12kV to 500kV). The P&C Engineer must be creative and able to lead their project design team to deliver a high-quality product while promoting ease of installation, operation and maintenance of the system.
• Able to work independently on 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, SCADA block diagram, racks and panels views, wiring diagrams, control house layouts, cable schedules and bill of materials. 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
• Leverage working experience with application of IEDs from GE, SEL, ABB for engineering and design of T&D lines, transformers, busses, reactors and cap banks to define project's protection and control philosophy and theory of operations.
• Prepare P&C engineering estimates. Estimate P&C equipment quantities and costs for proposals.
• At the beginning of a project, assess the estimated resources and material. Identify issues that may need to be further clarified or defined and form a project execution plan
• During project execution, communicate regularly with the Project Engineering Manager. Identify possible risks to the project and resolve engineering and design aspects that impact material cost, schedule, engineering budget, safety and quality
• Perform applicable design calculations required for DC battery and charger sizing, voltage drop calculations, aux AC power design and to define CT and PT/CCVT parameters to be specified.
• Create and support development of FAT, SAT, Outages and cutover plans and procedures. Support field testing and commissioning either from office or by on site presence.
• Perform engineering and constructability reviews of P&C deliverables of own project and those of other teams (peer review).
• Support the engineering manager in meeting business KPIs and department goals. Be an active participant and contributor to improvements in design procedures, standards development, quality, productivity. Proactively participate in Return of Experience and Lessons learned
• Execute projects while maintaining compliance to business policies, tools, procedures, methods. Embrace a culture of humility, transparency and deliver with focus.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Utility, Renewable and/or Industrial HV & EHV substation's P&C and SCADA design

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineering license within 1 year

Desired Characteristics:

• Licensed as an Electrical (Power) Professional Engineer and willingness to serve as the responsible engineer
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong presence in front of customer to resolve technical issues
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of software to develop productivity tools and familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, EBase)
• Knowledge of power system analysis software such as ETAP, Aspen Oneliner for relay coordination, load flows, short circuit and arc flash studies.
• Familiarity with creation of Relay Settings and SCADA configuration files.
• Experience with GIS substation projects, as well as AIS
• Equipment and P&C field testing, commissioning and troubleshooting experience influencing Protection, Control and SCADA designs
• Understanding of safety, operation, maintenance and testing practices common to utility substations, transmission and generation facilities
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 based Digital Substations
• Familiarity with NERC-CIP standards and guidelines for Cyber Security, Grid Interconnection
• Familiarity with US Electric Utility customer design and construction standards and industry codes and standards such as NEC, ANSI, NERC- CIP
• Masters in Power Systems
• Active participant in professional organizations such as IEEE, CIGRE
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with project management and commercial aspects

For Canada:

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy's List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $92,300 and $138,500 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: Discretionary annual bonus

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit

Additional Information

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 07, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 24, 2026.

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.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.