Power Systems IEC 61850 Senior Applications Engineer

es**, 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 utilising 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering; a Master's degree is strongly preferred.

• Significant experience in the development of protection, control, and automation products within transmission and distribution environments..

• 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

Desired Characteristics:

• 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).

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No