[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All GE Vernova jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/) · [Search jobs](/search/) GE Vernova · Multiple locations # Lead Engineer - Customer Application Multiple locations Full-time Manager or lead Operations Listed on GE Vernova’s official careers site. Posted October 9, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on GE Vernova’s careers site →](https://gevernova.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Vernova_ExternalSite/job/Pallavaram/Lead-Engineer---Customer-Application_R5055316-2) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [GE Vernova](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/) / Lead Engineer - Customer Application ## Job description ### Job Description Summary As part of the Global engineering Team, this position will be responsible for engineering and consulting services and solutions to Global team across protection, control, and automation applications, with special focus on power industry applications such as microgrid control systems, remedial action schemes, renewable integration, substation automation, and digital substations. The successful candidate should have proven project experience and an electrical an engineering background. Roles and Responsibilities Design and delivery of complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, distribution systems for electrical utilities and industrial clients. Participate in the design and development of microgrid solutions including power flow optimization and dispatching algorithms. Perform engineering studies and analyses such as: short circuit, load flow, ground grid, arc-flash protective device coordination, etc. Performing power system studies and calculations, including, and not limited to CT/VT adequacy checks and relay settings (project-related engineering activity). Create relay setting files to include programming of Protection and Control Elements, Control Logic and Communications settings for GE and third-party protective relays. Test customized Protection and Control solutions both in house and at customer installations Ability to model and conduct power system simulations using RTDS simulator or equivalent. Provide factory acceptance test plans and testing services to validate protection designs for customer witnessing. Site acceptance test planning and field support up to and including commissioning of new applications. Assist software tool development to automate the engineering process internally and externally with key utility partners. Participate in project meetings with project managers and customers on technical discussions. May require travel up to 20 - 40% of the time depending on projects ### Required Qualifications Bachelors (Masters or higher is preferred) in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering with very good understanding of power system applications and analysis. Minimum (5) years of experience in protection, control, and automation applications. Excellent understanding of power systems phenomena in transmission & distribution systems. Understanding of power system protection relays, automation, control and communication protocols. Ethical and professional business manner in interaction with team members and customers. Customer focused; open to accept new challenges and share ideas. Technical skills to execute projects and write SOW proposals. Strong learning skills. Willingness and ability to work across time zones to support global customers if required Desired Characteristics Experienced in study software and power system tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, PSSE, PSCAD, Power Factory, ASPEN, CAPE for automating the power system study process. Understand of communication system protocols and architectures in electric power industry (DNP3, MODBUS, IEC61850, OpenFMB, etc.). Experience with RTDS or Opal Simulation Platforms. Flexibility to work in a multi-customer environment and to adapt to requests/comments made in the course of execution. Experience with transmission, distribution, and smart grid standards; Strong communication skills including technical writing and presentations. Knowledge or field experience with system commissioning and testing. Experience with advanced automation solutions such as microgrids and remedial action schemes. Experience with IEC 61131-3 PLC Programming Languages. ### Project Management experience Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided Yes ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 9, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 9 days - Location: Multiple locations - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on GE Vernova’s careers site →](https://gevernova.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Vernova_ExternalSite/job/Pallavaram/Lead-Engineer---Customer-Application_R5055316-2) ## More jobs at GE Vernova ### [Advanced Engineer - Wind Blades NPI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/2edef48a98ec52d1f6b8/) ### [Civil/Structural Engineering Manager - Electrical Substations (Remote Eligible, U.S.)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/0599a4ed55f42de41356/) ### [Control & Protection Application Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/2e9e81f235c11b68facd/) ### [Customer Application Engineer (Gas Turbine)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/af8bef719354bf9fd45c/) ### [Customer Project Engineer - Complex Gas Upgrades](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/e955d653ab7082c2a088/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Application Engineer - Asset Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thrivent-financial/jobs/5150d6d29f242e8986d3/) Thrivent Financial ### [Principal Customer Application Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/f93f4c57b210231e662e/) NXP Semiconductors ### [Customer Application Support Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/5b5cd8c4f326c7aff4ee/) NXP Semiconductors ### [Senior Protection & Automation Application Engineer - Customer Solutions & Innovations (CSI)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/2fbc15b02fb16d43faa7/) Siemens ### [Application Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/grasim-industries/jobs/fda1a363990065596ae2/) Grasim Industries · Gujarat OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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