Senior Protection Settings Engineer - Stafford - GE Vernova

    GE Vernova
    GE Vernova Stafford

    6 days ago

    £100,000 - £120,000 (GBP) per year
    Description

    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 IEC60909 standard for symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults using sequence components.
    • Use power system analysis software (e.g., DIgSILENT PowerFactory) 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


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