Lead Engineer - Customer Application

GE VERNOVA

Not specified; not specified; relocation assistanc...
Not specified (potentially flexible based on project needs and travel requirements).
Bachelor's in electrical or power systems engineering
5+ years experience in protection and control applications
Power system studies including short circuit and load flow
GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Engineer for Customer Applications to provide engineering and consulting services focused on protection, control, and automation solutions in the power industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background, project experience, and be customer-focused, with the ability to work globally

Job Summary

  • This role involves designing and delivering complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, and distribution systems across global utilities.
  • The successful candidate will perform critical power system studies such as short circuit analysis, ground grid calculations, and protective device coordination.
  • Relocation assistance is provided, and the position may require travel up to 40% for customer installations and commissioning support.

Matching Summary

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GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Engineer for Customer Applications to provide engineering and consulting services focused on protection, control, and automation solutions in the power industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background, project experience, and be customer-focused, with the ability to work globally.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering
  • 5+ years experience in protection and control applications
  • Power system studies including short circuit and load flow
  • Relay setting files and programming for GE/third-party relays
  • RTDS simulator modeling and power system simulations
  • Factory and site acceptance test planning

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Mathcad, MATLAB, PSSE, PSCAD tools
  • Knowledge of DNP3, MODBUS, IEC61850 protocols
  • IEC 61131-3 PLC Programming Languages
  • Microgrid and remedial action scheme experience
  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills
  • Project management and SOW proposal experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelors (Masters preferred) in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years experience in protection, control, and automation
  • Excellent understanding of transmission and distribution phenomena
  • Ability to work across time zones for global customers

Work Rights

Not specified

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