Power System Panel Design Engineer - Grid… at GE Vernova · Salt…

Power System Panel Design Engineer - Grid Automation
Location: Salt Lake City
Job Description Summary
Role Summary
GE Vernova’s Grid Automation Control & Protection panel design engineer is a hands-on, high-impact engineering role responsible for owning the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of protection, SCADA, telecom, and control panels for generator, excitation, transformer, feeder, bus, line protection, and SCADA systems. Reporting to the CCS Engineering Manager or assigned Team Leader, this role supports the design and testing of protection panels, RTU panels, and Digital Control System (DCS) panels, while partnering closely with Operations and Project Management to help deliver critical power infrastructure solutions from concept through commissioning.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, large-scale grid modernization projects and make a visible impact on critical energy infrastructure.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Analyzing customer applications/specifications and designing protection and control panel mechanical layout, single line diagram, schematic diagram, power diagram, control diagram and Bill of Materials, engineering instruction, wiring drawing, wire list, wire tags to fulfill user specifications and requirements using Autocad/Ebase/Oracle/SAP
Take full technical execution responsibility to assigned projects
Perform engineering studies and analyses such as Load Calculation, Heat Rise Analysis, etc.
Create Test Plans/Procedures/Reports
Develop one line and three line diagrams that define project scope,
Create detailed AC and DC schematic diagrams, including control circuits, tripping schemes, metering, and auxiliary power systems.
Design and review wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and interconnection drawings for relays, RTUs, communication equipment, and station devices.
Perform P&C related engineering calculations such as CT/PT sizing, DC load calculations, breaker duty checks, and protection coordination studies.
May require travel up to 10% of the time depending on projects assigned
Provide training/peer check/design support to other members of the team.
Provide training materials/video of Ebase to help other members of the team
Required Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 5 years’ experience in panel design, analyzing and creation of specification/compliance statement, single line diagram, schematic diagram, control diagram, wiring drawing and power diagram related to relay protections and control using Autocad/Ebase with detailed knowledge of design, studies, specifications and implementation in electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems
Strong knowledge of power systems, protection schemes and communication applications
Experience in creation of test procedure and maintenance procedure related to factory and site testing and commissioning protection panel
Excellent understanding of theoretical bases for all major protection principles including Distance, Line Differential, Transformer Differential, Bus, Feeder, Generator and Large Motor protection.
Desired Characteristics
Ability to apply advanced ideas in the technical engineering field and LEAN process to practical business problems
Experience in turn-key Protection and Control projects
Working knowledge with E Base panel design tool or AutoCAD tool
Strong understanding and experience with CSA, UL and CE requirements
Lean/6 Sigma Green belt or Black belt certification preferred
P.Eng Certified is an asset
Demonstrated team player, initiative to take the lead and mentoring of other members of the team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment
Customer focused
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 11, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.