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Lead Protection and Control Engineer
General Electric - GEBuilt on more than 130 years of experience, GE Vernova, a division of General Electric (GE), is leading a new era of energy by electrifying the world while work
Job Description Summary The Lead Protection & Control Engineer works on T&D substations for AC, HVDC and FACTS projects with designers, peer engineers & leaders. The engineer is responsible to define, design, coordinate all technical aspects of HV / EHV substation protection & control and oversee technical plant integration and optimization at project level considering safety, quality, schedule and cost criteria. The engineer should have great attention to detail with a can-do attitude & customer responsiveness. The Lead Protection & Control Engineer may be identified as project engineer for small to medium size project, which are highly secondary engineering focused. The engineer shall continuously update themselves with new technology and have a mindset of continuous learning, consistent with grid transition needs. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. 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Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition. 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Support quality initiatives including aspects of ISO9002 - Work on development of proposals including: writing and/or reviewing technical specifications, estimating design man-hours and materials, supporting sourcing for vendor quotations, and the development of clarifications and exceptions as well as technical responses and performing technical validation. - Demonstrate leadership behaviors of acting with humility, lead with transparency and deliver with focus Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar degree from an accredited university. - Minimum 5 years of experience in system protection schemes, relay selection, primary equipment interface requirements, operational analysis, communication systems and maintenance practices for transmission, distribution, and generation protection applications at both AIS and GIS substations. - Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including international, for meetings and on-site commissioning tests for customer installations and comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies Desired Characteristics: - P.E. License or EIT with willingness to pursue and acquire P.E certification. - Extensive experience in protective relaying coordination and practices. - Good understanding of circuit breakers, fuses, circuit switchers, transformers, shunt reactors, cap banks, harmonic filters, HVDC and FACTS systems used in the control of power flow, detection and isolation of power system faults. - Fluent in English. Strong influencing and relationship building skills. Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages. - Experience in technical problem solving. Mastering of sec engineering discipline (process, tools and technical aspects) - Demonstrates ownership and accountability, judgment and decision making and has passion for the functional role. We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs. ______________________________________________________________________________ À propos de nous: Venez apporter votre énergie pour changer le monde Grid Solutions, qui fait partie du portefeuille d'activités énergétiques de GE Vernova, sert des clients dans le monde entier avec plus de 12 000 employés. Grid Solutions fournit des équipements, des systèmes et des services pour acheminer l'électricité de manière fiable et efficace du point de production jusqu'aux consommateurs finaux. Nous électrisons le monde grâce à des technologies de réseau avancées et accélérons la transition énergétique. GE Vernova, un accélérateur dynamique composé de nos activités Énergie, Énergies renouvelables, Numérique et Services financiers énergétiques, se concentre sur la direction d'une nouvelle ère énergétique - en électrifiant le monde tout en travaillant simultanément à le décarboner. Si vous êtes prêt à faire la différence et à inaugurer une nouvelle ère énergétique, rejoignez-nous. Pourquoi nous venons travailler : Chez GE Renewable Energy, nos ingénieurs sont toujours prêts à relever le défi et nous sommes toujours déterminés à trouver la meilleure solution. Nos projets sont uniques et intéressants, et vous devrez apporter à chacun une approche positive et axée sur les solutions pour faire de votre mieux. Entouré de collègues engagés et fidèles, si vous osez apporter votre ingéniosité et votre envie d’avoir un impact, vous serez exposé à des projets diversifiés et révolutionnaires qui vous permettront véritablement de jouer votre rôle dans la transition énergétique verte. Essential Responsibilities: - Être finalement responsable de la conception de schémas de protection pour tous les types de sous-stations T&D, de centres de données, d'applications industrielles et BESS, y compris les schémas unifilaires, trifilaires, les schémas AC / DC et les réglages de relais. - Diriger une équipe de conception locale ou à distance pour développer le câblage des panneaux et des interconnexions ainsi que les agencements et élévations des panneaux. - Évaluer l'interopérabilité, les fonctionnalités de contrôle et les aspects de communication/protocole des IED servant de relais de protection pour fournir une solution intégrée incluant les besoins en SCADA, cybersécurité et télécommunications. - Être familiarisé avec l'architecture de bus de processus et de système IEC 61850 et son implémentation pour les sous-stations. - Coordonner et fournir une assistance technique aux ingénieurs SCADA, aux ingénieurs physiques de sous-station et au personnel de conception de contrôle afin de développer pleinement l'intégration des systèmes de protection, de contrôle et de surveillance.Travailler avec l'équipe pour respecter les spécifications du projet, le contrôle des coûts et les objectifs de calendrier. - Interagir avec les membres internes et externes de l'équipe tels que les ingénieurs principaux, les ingénieurs de projet, les concepteurs électriques, les concepteurs physiques, les dessinateurs, les chefs de projet, les équipes d'approvisionnement et les organisations de support. - Examiner les études de flux de charge du système électrique, les études de défauts, la coordination des réglages de relais et les études transitoires réalisées par d'autres agences. - Former les utilisateurs finaux sur la théorie, l'utilisation opérationnelle et la maintenance des systèmes intégrés de protection et de contrôle. - Diriger ou soutenir les tests d'acceptation en usine et les tests et la mise en service sur site - Développer des procédures de coupure, de transition et de test - Définir les processus, les procédures, effectuer des RCA (Analyse des Causes Racines), mettre en œuvre des actions correctives et valider le contrôle des processus.Soutenir les initiatives de qualité, y compris les aspects de l'ISO9002. - Travailler sur le développement de propositions incluant : la rédaction et/ou la révision de spécifications techniques, l'estimation des heures de conception et des matériaux, le soutien à l'approvisionnement pour les devis des fournisseurs, ainsi que le développement de clarifications et d'exceptions ainsi que de réponses techniques et la validation technique. - Démontrer des comportements de leadership en agissant avec humilité, en dirigeant avec transparence et en livrant avec concentration. Exigences : - Avoir obtenu un baccalauréat en génie électrique ou un diplôme similaire d'une université accréditée. - Au moins 5 ans d'expérience dans les schémas de protection des systèmes, la sélection des relais, les exigences d'interface des équipements principaux, l'analyse opérationnelle, les systèmes de communication et les pratiques de maintenance pour les applications de protection de transmission, de distribution et de production dans les sous-stations AIS et GIS. - Capacité et volonté de voyager jusqu'à 20 % du temps, y compris à l'international, pour des réunions et des tests de mise en service sur site pour les installations des clients et de se conformer à toutes les politiques pertinentes en matière de voyages et de fiscalité de l'entreprise. Caractéristiques souhaitées : - P.E. Licence ou EIT avec volonté de poursuivre et d'acquérir la certification P.E. - Vaste expérience dans la coordination et les pratiques de relais de protection. - Bonne compréhension des disjoncteurs, des fusibles, des commutateurs de circuits, des transformateurs, des réacteurs shunt, des bancs de capuchons, des filtres harmoniques, des systèmes HVDC et FACTS utilisés dans le contrôle du flux d'énergie, la détection et l'isolation des défauts du système électrique. - Anglais courant. Solides compétences d’influence et d’établissement de relations. Compétences démontrées en matière de présentation et capacité à communiquer de manière succincte des messages complexes. - Expérience en résolution de problèmes techniques. Maîtrise de la discipline de l'ingénierie sec (procédés, outils et aspects techniques) - Fait preuve d’appropriation et de responsabilité, de jugement et de prise de décision et est passionné par le rôle fonctionnel. - Nous proposons des solutions de projets intégrées pour permettre une électrification à grande échelle et répondre aux besoins de nos clients. For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $105,300 and $155,300 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. 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 identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes #LI-Remote - This is a remote position Application Deadline: May 11, 2026 For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. 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 expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 13, 2026. 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. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off. 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We’re a team of friends bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. In December 2025, Google announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, to enable more data center and generation capacity to come online faster while accelerating energy development and innovation. After close, we’ll continue doing exactly what we were built to do - develop, construct, and operate the most ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country. Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet. Location & Team Gatherings Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office - we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON. We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture. About This Role As part of Intersect’s Engineering team, you’ll own and execute interconnection strategy for generation and large load projects across priority markets, with a primary focus on ERCOT. You’ll provide technical leadership and subject-matter expertise across the full project lifecycle, ensuring interconnection solutions are technically sound, strategically aligned, and executable. This role sits at the intersection of engineering rigor, system planning, and cross-functional partnership. 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Market and Regulatory Insight - Monitor interconnection reforms, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies impacting interconnection policy and execution. - Proactively assess implications of market rule changes and transmission planning initiatives on the company’s assets and strategy. - Advocate for the company’s interests in industry forums and regulatory processes. 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Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Typical: 5 - 15%Job Shift: DayJob Category: EngineeringAbout the Position As a mid-level Electrical System Studies Engineer in the Energy Consulting group, you will be responsible for performing electrical power system modeling and analysis primarily for renewable facilities that encompass solar, wind, battery storage generation projects and substation design projects. Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000 / year The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market. This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates. 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Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines May occasionally assist with performing equipment, control system, communications, troubleshooting, and relay field testing and start-up and commissioning services Other job-related responsibilities as assigned Secondary responsibilities may include checking and/or performing detailed design of all aspects of electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, conduit, and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling Must Have Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred Experience: 1 – 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required Proficiency in power system modeling software such as: Cable Ampacity software: (Cymcap) Steady State software: (Required: PowerFactory or ETAP; Nice to have: SKM Power Tools; Easypower; Aspen; Windmil) System Protection & Arc Flash software: (Required: ETAP; Nice to have Easypower, CAPE, Aspen, Power Factory; SKM Power Tools;) Grounding software: (CDEGS or WinIGS) Nice to have: Interconnection & Dynamic Modeling: (PSSe, PSLF) Transient Studies software: (PSCAD) Possesses effective written and oral communications skills Good interpersonal and people skills Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis Working Conditions Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required Travel: Typical: 5 – 15% Physical Activities: Must be able to lift 25lbs. 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We are a proud equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, martial status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information. Team Member Benefits We believe that taking care of our team members is of the utmost importance. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industry involvement; providing our team with the benefits, tools, and support systems to excel in their roles. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Life Insurance 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting Annual & discretionary bonus programs Paid Time Off Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion Annual Team Building Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility Career development, training, and coaching opportunities Pet insurance NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.Qualifications


