Calculation Lead Engineer - Substation

Setting Calculation Lead Engineer - Substation at GE Vernova

As a detail-oriented Protection Engineer, you will join the Grid Automation team to focus on settings and calculations for protection systems across substation and grid automation projects.

This role is critical in ensuring safe and optimal performance of HV and MV electrical networks through accurate coordination, settings definition, and validation.

You’ll play a key role in supporting project execution and working closely with the protection team during engineering, testing, and commissioning phases.

• Perform detailed protection settings calculations (distance, differential, overcurrent, earth fault) and ensure coordination across devices and system levels.
• Develop and maintain settings files, protection study reports, and engineering documentation in compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Analyze short circuit, load flow, and arc flash study results to determine appropriate protection thresholds and coordination requirements.
• Participate in project risk reviews, manage project budgets in terms of man-days allocated to the setting tasks, and provide regular progress updates.
• Collaborate with system study engineers, design teams, and project managers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of protection settings; support customer interactions as needed.
• Contribute to the development of standard templates, calculation tools, and design best practices to improve quality and consistency across projects.

• BSc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Over five years of experience in protection engineering, with a strong emphasis on protection settings calculations and coordination studies.
• Proficient in protection principles and relay configuration; experience with protection study software such as ETAP.
• Capable of designing protection schemes and performing network studies.
• Familiarity with international standards and national grid policies.
• Strong ability to create technical documentation and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• In-depth knowledge of protection and automation systems, including relay design for LV, MV, and HV applications.
• Experience with GE protection relays and Grid Automation solutions.
• Significant analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication abilities, with the capacity to work effectively across departments.

At GE Vernova - Grid Automation, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of energy. Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation and excellence in control systems.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Electric Power Generation