# Grid Automation Protection & Control Systems Engineering Leader at GE Vernova > Open job at GE Vernova. Workplace: Remote (Spain). Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/ge-vernova-grid-automation-protection-control-systems-engineering-leade-5oihhso Posted 5 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 6 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [GE Vernova](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/ge-vernova) - Location: Remote (Spain) - Workplace: Remote (Spain) - Employment type: Full-time - Local language: Not required - Relocation support: No - Not mentioned in the job post: pay, rotation, visa sponsorship, where you can apply from ## Job description ### Job Description Summary To accelerate growth and enhance customer value, Grid Automation is undergoing a strategic restructuring aimed at driving innovation in grid flexibility, reliability, and sustainability, while reinforcing its core portfolio. A central element of this transformation is the launch of the GridBeats™ Product Line, dedicated to delivering software-defined automation solutions. This initiative integrates advanced technologies and develops distinctive product platforms to address evolving market demands. As part of the Global Engineering organization, we are seeking a passionate and highly experienced Power Systems expert to lead the GridBeats™ R&D Protection and Control Engineering team. The GridBeats™ R&D Protection and Control Engineering Leader will report directly to the GridBeats™ R&D Leader. ### Job Description **Lead a High-Performing Team** - Build and guide a team of highly skilled protection and control engineers with expertise in all areas of protection algorithms, filter design, and renewable integration. - Inspire and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the team. **Drive Grid Modernization** - Oversee the full project lifecycle for protection and control system, feature design, specification, simulation, modeling, implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational processes and procedures. - Champion the adoption of new technologies, such as communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850) for digital substation to enhance grid automation and protection. - Develop and implement strategic initiatives to support the seamless integration protection algorithms into products using model-based design through to virtualization. - undefined **Technical Expertise and Management** - Possess a deep technical understanding of protection algorithms, automation, and control system design, including fault analysis and system stability. - Experience in Matlab / Simulink for model design and power system simulation tools such as RTDS. PSCAD or ATP/EMTP and applying protection principles to design and development of protection relay. - Knowledge or experience of metering, Ethernet & serial communications applicable to P&C (such as IEC61850, Modbus, DNP3.0 and IEC60870-5-103). - Working knowledge of RTDS and its application in hardware-in-the-loop testing of protection and control systems. - Experience with Model-Based Design principles for developing embedded systems for protection relays. - Demonstrate strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Develop and manage the team's budget, resource planning, and performance metrics. **Collaboration and Industry Leadership** - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to ensure seamless integration of protection and control functionalities within the overall equipment design. - Stay abreast of industry standards and trends, technologies, and best practices in power system protection and control. - Establish and maintain partnerships with universities to support research and development efforts. - Represent the organization at industry conferences and technical forums. - Experience working with utilities on protection and control system design and implementation. - undefined **Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field; master’s degree a plus. - Solid in power system protection and control engineering, with proven experience in a leadership role. - Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a team of engineers. - Proven record of writing and presenting papers at industry conferences - Experience with industry standards and regulations related to power system protection and control. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical audiences. ### Additional Information **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No #LI-Remote - This is a remote position ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/ge-vernova-grid-automation-protection-control-systems-engineering-leade-5oihhso: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from GE Vernova - [Production Quality Manager](https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/ge-vernova-production-quality-manager-8qi1xow): GE Vernova, Markham, Canada. 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