As a Lead Engineer - Control & Protection at GE Vernova Grid Solutions, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing protection relay systems for EHV/HV substations considering the safety/quality/Cost/time delivery criteria. Your expertise will ensure the reliability and efficiency of power systems, supporting our global operations across various regions.

- This role involves in leading the secondary engineering activities (Control & Protection, Substation Automation Systems, Interface Engineering, Telecom Requirements & LV Auxiliary Systems for EHV/HV Electrical Substations (AIS / GIS / HVDC / FACTS / STATCOM / Onshore / Offshore / Renewable/etc.,)

Roles and Responsibilities

Specific Role Requirements :

- Design and prepare Engineering drawings (SLD/KLD/PSLD/CRP) as per project requirement in anyone of E-CAD Tool (Ex. Engineering Base software/E-Plan/ AutoCAD Electrical/equivalent) for up to 400/765kV Substations.
- Design/Review the Substation automation system based on IEC61850 & interconnections.
- Review BOQ and Network drawings of PLCC/FOTE engineering and need to interface between CRP & SAS with Telecom Equipment.
- Review equipment drawings of major Substation Equipment for AIS / GIS like Circuit breakers, Isolators, Earth switches, CSD, PDM, Transformers/Reactors & associated Conditional Monitoring Devices etc.,
- Perform CT and VT and its sizing calculations.
- Design and Review the control/Power cable engineering in substations.
- Design the LV/LT auxiliary systems for Electrical Substations and interface with the SAS/SCADA.

Add-on Competency (Optional)





- Renewable project engg i.e. Solar, On-shore / Off-shore Wind, Battery Storage or hybrid.
- Perform/Review the study on Electrical Power systems and load flow and short circuit studies etc.,
- Competency on specialized tools like CANECO, ETAP, DIG Silent or equivalent
- Working experience in SAS, Database Preparation in the automation/RTU software
- Review / consolidate the IO Mapping with respect to the scheme drawings/troubleshoot of database issues in SAS system / RTU based system.
- Able to work with different make IEDs, Numerical protection relays and BCUs.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in electrical engineering or related field, from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience with Degree or 12+ years with Diploma in EHV/ HV AIS & GIS Substation design.
- Experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) environments with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience of Secondary(CRP/SAS, Aux Systems, Telecom, Interface) engineering up to 765kV/400kV/220KV and HVDC Substations (AIS/GIS/SOLAR/WIND).
- Experience/Knowledge on Relay Testing, Equipment Testing, Control / Protection scheme testing & SAS Commissioning experience (min 1 year)



shall be given additional weightage.

Desired Characteristics

- Robust oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, responsive and supervision skills. Demonstrated ability to evaluate and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to manage programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
- Fluent in English; additional language (any foreign Language) is a plus.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
- Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment.
- Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; self-directed decision-making; Pulls in experts when needed.

Key Competences

- Technical Expertise: In-depth understanding of substation protection systems, relay technologies, relay tripping philosophies, substation automation systems, Interface Engineering, LV Auxiliary Systems & Telecom Panels.
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective customer and team interactions.
- Strong leadership, supportive and team coordination abilities to guide and mentor junior engineers.
- Problem-Solving: Proficient in identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Quality Focus: Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Additional Information : Relocation Assistance Provided :Yes

📌 Lead Engineer - Controls & Protection (Pallavaram)
🏢 GE Vernova
📍 Pallavaram