Essential Responsibilities

• Work with Program & Product Management teams to create high-level design specifications.
• Develop and support protection and control solutions utilising design specifications, model-based design which facilitates code generation.
• Perform system studies and simulations using appropriate tools to validate algorithms.
• Analyse user specifications / requirements to recommend appropriate solutions.
• Analyse market trends and requirements to propose new developments in GE Vernova’s P&C products.
• Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve products, applications or field issues.
• Provide technical consultation, leadership, and guidance throughout the entire NPI design process.
• Author technical papers and present materials at tradeshows and conferences for GE Vernova P&C products and algorithms.
• Innovate and develop Intellectual Property in the area and adjacent areas of power system protection.
• Assist in preparing training material and deliver training courses, where required.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to new and/or experienced engineers, specialists, technicians when required.
• To take ownership of product and/or application.
• Lead and own technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent knowledge or experience.
• Minimum 10 years of overallexperience in protection and control system design and studies. And minimum of 5 years of experience in developing detailed design specifications for protection and control (P&C) algorithms, preferably within a relay manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience in power system protection, automation, and control product design.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink for model design and power system simulation tools such as RTDS, PSCAD or ATP/EMTP.
• Proven track record of publishing and presenting at industry forums and conferences.
• Familiarity with industry standards and documentation procedures of electrical utilities.
• Knowledge of modern protection and control and distribution automation developments and trends.
• Knowledge or experience of metering, wireless / Ethernet / serial communications applicable to P&C (such as IEC61850, Modbus, DNP3.0 and IEC60870-5-103).

Desired Characteristics

• Field experience will be beneficial.
• Familiarity with grid modernization technologies, virtualization and high voltage system is highly desirable and considered a strong plus.
• Good communication skills with a proactive and open approach to conflict resolution.
• Collaborative approach to working in a team, displaying initiative and proactive approach to tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable; open to change and modification of tasks, working in multi-tasking environment.
• Working knowledge of GEV protections, networking, and substation automation products is preferred.
• Proven record of writing and presenting papers at industry conferences.
• Experience in developing applications for the Protection and controller market in Real Time Controller market.
• Actively participating in International Standard related activities.
• Mentoring fresh minds.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $120,000 and $170,000 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.