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Power Systems Applications Engineer – IEC 61850
Posted 4 months ago
About the role
- Lead Application Engineer defining technical requirements for IEC 61850 solutions at GE Vernova. Collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote work environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical definition and implementation of IEC 61850-based architectures, including data modeling, communication services, and system integration concepts.
- Work with Program & Product Management teams to create high-level specifications.
- Develop and support real-time controller solutions utilizing design specifications, model-based design which facilitates code generation.
- Analyse user specifications / requirements to recommend appropriate solutions.
- Analyse industry standards and market trends to build requirements to propose new developments in GE Vernova products.
- Work with Customer Support to resolve product, process, and customer issues related to communication protocols.
- Assist in preparing training material and deliver training courses, where required.
- Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to a new and / or experienced engineers, specialists, technicians, and co-ops when required.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of development experience in protection, control, and automation products for transmission and distribution systems.
- Advanced knowledge of substation automation architectures, including bay-level protection and control devices and station-level integration.
- Proven experience using applications for real-time controller platforms in protection and automation markets.
- In-depth, hands-on knowledge of the IEC 61850 standard, including logical node modeling, data object definitions, naming conventions, and engineering workflows.
- Strong practical experience with IEC 61850 communication services, including MMS, GOOSE, Sampled Values, reporting, control services, and time synchronization concepts.
- Experience with IEC 61850 system engineering, including SCL (ICD, CID, SCD files), system configuration, interoperability, and multi-vendor integration.
- Knowledge of IEC 61850-related testing, validation, and conformance practices, including factory and site acceptance testing.
- Detailed knowledge of Ethernet networking, including wired and wireless networks, VLANs, redundancy concepts, and substation switch technologies.
- Knowledge of digital communication channels for protection and control systems, including fiber optics, switches and routers.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity technologies applicable to substation automation, including RADIUS, Windows and Unix security administration, Secure Shell, Transport Layer Security, and firewalls.
- Ability to translate utility engineering standards, documentation practices, and operational procedures to product specification.
- Ability to share ideas, collaborate effectively in team environments, and adapt to changing priorities with initiative and ownership.
- Working knowledge of GE protection, networking, and substation automation products is preferred.
- Experience with serial SCADA protocols including DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-103, and Modbus.
- Hands-on experience with LAN-based SCADA protocols such as IEC 61850-8-1 (MMS), DNP3/TCP, IEC 60870-5-104, and Modbus TCP.
- Strong working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink for model-based design, simulation, and algorithm validation.
- Knowledge of modern bay controller in transmission and distribution automation developments and trends.
- Familiarity with industry standards and documentation procedures of electrical utilities.
- Proven record of writing and presenting papers at industry conferences.
- Experience in developing applications in Real Time Controller market.
- Knowledge or experience of wireless / Ethernet / serial communications applicable to BCU (such as IEC61850, Modbus, DNP3.0 and IEC60870-5-103, -104).
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
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