IEC 61850 Applications Engineer

Roles and 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. Required Qualifications: - 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. Desired Characteristics: - 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. - Ability to translate utility engineering standards to product specification. - Working knowledge of GE protection, networking, and substation automation products is preferred. - Experience with serial SCADA protocols (DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/103, Modbus). - Strong working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink.