Lead Protection Engineer Job at GE Renewable Energy

GE Renewable Energy Stafford ST16

Job Description Summary

GE - Renewable Energy would like to recruit a Lead Protection Engineer who will be responsible for the programming and testing of Protection relays and Cubicles for both the Electric Utility & Industrial markets for the Grid Solutions business. In-depth hands-on experience & knowledge of Protection and scheme design is an essential element of this role.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Perform configuration of protection relays, Validation, factory acceptance test (FAT) of Protection systems.
  • Support site activities when required.
  • Seeks resolutions on hardware, Software, or performance related protection/design issues.
  • Manage Fault reports for resolution via Company’s process. To adhere to all required procedures and processes in force at any time.
  • Communicate Project schedule progress, report quality issues and tools/equipment requirements.
  • Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards.
  • Warns the project manager in case of budget deviation forecast / any technical deviation which put the project in risk.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Electrical Engineer with experience in substations ranging from 11kV to 400kV
  • The incumbent must possess strong knowledge of protection functions, Electrical Scheme, and cubicle design.
  • Strong working knowledge of relays configuration and testing

Desired Characteristics:
  • Ability to travel to customer sites - Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Knowledge on Power & Protection Systems.
  • Experience with electrical Protection relays and Control systems (LV, MV & HV), detailed design is essential for the job.
  • Strong technical skills on Programming, testing & Commissioning Protection Relays.
  • Ability to perform Functional testing of Protection panels.
  • Experience in Factory Acceptance Testing of protection schemes.
  • Experience on performing testing including but not limited to checking protection functions via secondary injections, GOOSE testing, signal testing with SCADA on IEC61850.


Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No




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