Senior Protection Expert / Deputy Nam Commissioning Leader

GE Vernova

Multiple Locations
Base: $152,400.00 - $254,000.00; bonus/equity: dis...
Fully remote
Electrical protection systems design
Relay coordination and settings
Fault and disturbance analysis
The Senior Protection Expert serves as the technical authority for protection engineering and acts as the deputy to the NAM regional commissioning leader, supporting leadership, decision-making, and execution of protection-related activities

Job Summary

  • The Senior Protection Expert serves as the technical authority for protection engineering and acts as the deputy to the NAM regional commissioning leader, supporting leadership, decision-making, and execution of protection-related activities.
  • Lead the design, review, coordination, and optimization of electrical protection systems for transmission, distribution, or generation assets.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

The Senior Protection Expert serves as the technical authority for protection engineering and acts as the deputy to the NAM regional commissioning leader, supporting leadership, decision-making, and execution of protection-related activities.

Salary

Base: $152,400.00 - $254,000.00; Bonus/Equity: discretionary annual bonus; Benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, tuition assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, holidays, permissive time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Electrical protection systems design
  • Relay coordination and settings
  • Fault and disturbance analysis
  • HV/MV/LV protection principles
  • Technical leadership and decision-making

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Continuous improvement and innovation
  • Stakeholder collaboration and management
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 8–15+ years of experience in protection engineering
  • Experience in utility or power systems
  • Previous technical leadership experience

Work Rights

Legally authorized to work in the United States

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