Senior Protection Settings Engineer

Senior Protection Settings Engineer – GE Vernova

GE Vernova’s North and South Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) seeks a Senior Protection Settings Engineer to deliver protection settings studies for relays applied to High Voltage AC Transmission systems. The role is part of a small, diverse team working on High Voltage AC & DC substations, offshore wind farms, battery energy storage and green hydrogen opportunities to support the Green Energy Transition.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare high‑voltage protection settings calculations (low‑impedance feeder differential, transformer biased differential, low‑impedance busbar protection or high‑impedance busbar circulating current calculations).
• Perform short‑circuit fault level calculations manually to IEC
  60909 standard for symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults using sequence components.
• Use power system analysis software (e.g., DIgSILENT Power Factory) for fault level studies and protection grading/selectivity reports.
• Conduct arc‑flash analysis using tools such as Alpi Caneco BT for LVAC 400V systems.
• Prepare first‑time energisation circuit switching programs and automatic reclosure switching sequence reports.
• Analyse employer’s requirements to define and optimise protection functionality selection.
• Provide advisory support to project and tendering teams on protection related matters.
• Propose solutions outside set parameters with guidance.
• Collaborate across internal teams to achieve results and participate in business improvement initiatives.
• Offer support and mentorship to junior engineers in enhancing professional competencies.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Power Electrical Engineering or higher from an accredited university.
• Design experience within the Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry.
• Solid understanding of protection device and scheme principle of operation.
• Previous use of power system analysis and modelling software and Arc‑flash analysis software preferred.
• Fluent oral and written English.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to plan and execute under tight delivery schedules.
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in AC substation engineering preferred (not compulsory).

Preferred Certification

• National Grid Settings Authorisation certification or working towards it in short term.

Relocation assistance:
No