Power System Panel Design Engineer - Grid Automation

Job Description Summary Role Summary GE Vernova’s Grid Automation Control & Protection panel design engineer is a hands-on, high-impact engineering role responsible for owning the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of protection, SCADA, telecom, and control panels for generator, excitation, transformer, feeder, bus, line protection, and SCADA systems. Reporting to the CCS Engineering Manager or assigned Team Leader, this role supports the design and testing of protection panels, RTU panels, and Digital Control System (DCS) panels, while partnering closely with Operations and Project Management to help deliver critical power infrastructure solutions from concept through commissioning.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, large-scale grid modernization projects and make a visible impact on critical energy infrastructure. Job Description Essential Responsibilities Analyzing customer applications/specifications and designing protection and control panel mechanical layout, single line diagram, schematic diagram, power diagram, control diagram and Bill of Materials, engineering instruction, wiring drawing, wire list, wire tags to fulfill user specifications and requirements using Autocad/Ebase/Oracle/SAP Take full technical execution responsibility to assigned projects Perform engineering studies and analyses such as Load Calculation, Heat Rise Analysis, etc.

Create Test Plans/Procedures/Reports Develop one line and three line diagrams that define project scope, Create detailed AC and DC schematic diagrams, including control circuits, tripping schemes, metering, and auxiliary power systems. Design and review wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and interconnection drawings for relays, RTUs, communication equipment, and station devices. Perform P&C related engineering calculations such as CT/PT sizing, DC load calculations, breaker duty checks, and protection coordination studies.

May require travel up to 10% of the time depending on projects assigned Provide training/peer check/design support to other members of the team. Provide training materials/video of Ebase to help other members of the team Required Qualifications Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering Minimum 5 years’ experience in panel design, analyzing and creation of specification/compliance statement, single line diagram, schematic diagram, control diagram, wiring drawing and power diagram related to relay protections and control using Autocad/Ebase with detailed knowledge of design, studies, specifications and implementation in electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems Strong knowledge of power systems, protection schemes and communication applications Experience in creation of test procedure and maintenance procedure related to factory and site testing and commissioning protection panel Excellent understanding of theoretical bases for all major protection principles including Distance, Line Differential, Transformer Differential, Bus, Feeder, Generator and Large Motor protection.

Desired Characteristics Ability to apply advanced ideas in the technical engineering field and LEAN process to practical business problems Experience in turn-key Protection and Control projects Working knowledge with E Base panel design tool or AutoCAD tool Strong understanding and experience with CSA, UL and CE requirements Lean/6 Sigma Green belt or Black belt certification preferred P.Eng Certified is an asset Demonstrated team player, initiative to take the lead and mentoring of other members of the team Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment Customer focused 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 id