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Lead Power Systems Protection & Control Application Engineer

@ GE Vernova

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Markham, Ontario

Full-time8+ years experience
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Overview

GE Vernova is hiring a Lead Power Systems Protection & Control Application Engineer for its Grid Automation R&D team. The role creates design specifications for power system protection algorithms and drives root cause analysis of protection incidents. It requires a Master's or PhD, at least 8 years in protection and control design, and AI skills for generating and auditing engineering artifacts.

Responsibilities:

  • Create detailed design specifications for P&C algorithms
  • Run proof-of-concept studies in PSCAD, RTDS or MATLAB/Simulink
  • Drive root cause analysis of protection incidents
  • Author technical papers and deliver training

Requirements summary:

  • Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 8+ years in protection and control design and studies
  • 3+ years writing P&C algorithm design specifications
  • Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink and RTDS, PSCAD or ATP/EMTP
  • AI skills for generating and auditing engineering artifacts

Tools & skills

MATLABSimulinkPSCADRTDSATP/EMTP
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Employer posting date
2026-11-06
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2026-11-06
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentEngineering
Experience8+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationMaster’s degree (required), Doctorate (required)
Fields of studyElectrical Engineering

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GE Vernova

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GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come. GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have the energy to change the world.

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Reported office locations
  • 58 Charles St, Boston, Massachusetts 02141, US
Business categories
  • Energy Management
  • Sustainability
  • Energy
  • Energy Efficiency
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GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality…

FieldValue
IndustryElectric Power Generation
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Organization typePublic Company
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Job description

Job Description Summary

Join GE Vernova’s Grid Automation R&D team to spearhead the next generation of power system protection. As a Lead Application Engineer, you will bridge the gap between complex power system theory and real-world algorithm implementation, playing a pivotal role in the global transition to sustainable, green energy.

The Lead Application Engineer will provide solutions and create detailed design specification related to power system protection algorithms. The successful candidate will be a solid team player, with a methodical and structured approach to their work, with excellent verbal and written communication skills with comprehensive understanding of power systems and power system protection concepts and principles. Lead Application Engineer must be able to establish and maintain strong relationships with product teams for implementation.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

  • To create detailed design specifications for implementation of protection and control (P&C) algorithms.
  • Proof of concept studies using PSCAD or RTDS or MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Drive the root cause analysis of the incidents related to the power system protection algorithms.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues related to the algorithm, product, and other customer cases.
  • Author technical papers and present materials at tradeshows and conferences for GE Vernova’s products.
  • Assist in preparing training material and deliver training courses, where required.
  • Identify opportunities for patentable innovations to strengthen GE Vernova’s Intellectual Property portfolio in digital substation technologies.
  • Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to new engineers, specialists, technicians when required.
  • Analyse market trends and requirements to propose new developments in GE Vernova’s Digital Energy products.

Education and experience required

  • Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent knowledge or experience.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in protection and control system design and studies. And minimum of 3 years experience in developing detailed design specifications for P&C algorithms preferably within a relay manufacturing environment.
  • Strong Experience in power system protection, automation, and control product development: protection/control scheme design, relay settings
  • Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink for model-based design and power system simulation tools such as RTDS, PSCAD or ATP/EMTP.
  • AI Skills for Agentic AI Development:
  • Use AI for generating and validating protection logic or algorithims, settings files, and Matlab integration of protecton element design
  • Ability to audit AI-generated engineering artifacts against IEC/IEEE standards for correctness and safety
  • Integrate AI tools into settings/documentation workflows without compromising compliance traceability
  • Field experience will be beneficial: FAT/SAT support
  • undefined
  • 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.
  • undefined

Desired Characteristics

  • Working knowledge of GEV protections, networking, and substation automation products is preferred.
  • Deep knowledge in power system protection.
  • Experience in developing power system protection and control applications in Real Time Controller market.
  • Familiarity of communication protocols applicable to P&C (such as IEC61850, Modbus, DNP3.0 and IEC60870-5-103).

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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