Lead Electrical Protection Engineer

Job Summary

Lead technical projects and drive innovation in protection engineering for the electric utility and industrial markets as an Electrical Engineering Technical Lead at GE Vernova – Grid Automation. Your role will involve designing and implementing protection and panel design while acting as a bridge between customers and GE Vernova’s technical community to ensure successful delivery from inception to site commissioning.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Projects: Drive technical project activities, lead customer kick‑off meetings, and ensure successful project execution from design to commissioning.
• Customer and Project Management: Participate in project risk reviews, manage project budgets in terms of man‑days allocated to engineering tasks, and provide regular progress updates.
• Design and Documentation: Analyse customer specifications, write project technical documentation, and validate technical solutions with customers.
• Technical Oversight: Specify software and IEDs, manage technical execution planning, and ensure adherence to GE Vernova safety standards.
• Issue Resolution: Address technical deviations, manage fault reports, and support site engineers remotely or on‑site.
• Testing and Commissioning: Lead Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests, and coordinate with commissioning teams for major site milestones.
• Training and Support: Provide project‑specific training to customers, support tendering and commercial teams, and ensure customer satisfaction through professional project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Background: BSc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with demonstrated experience in protection and electrical design engineering.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of protection functions, electrical schematics, cubicle design, and familiarity with Micom, Multilin, etc.
• Design Expertise: Proficient in designing and configuring protection relays and conducting network studies. Preferred candidates have proven knowledge of GE Vernova Substation Automation Solutions.
• Travel: Ability to travel locally and globally, with a valid driver’s license.

Desired Characteristics

• In-depth knowledge of automation electrical schemes, detailed design of protection relays (LV, MV & HV), and network studies.
• Strong interpersonal, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with a flexible approach to working hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to cooperate across departments.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance is provided.