Job Information
GE Vernova Associate– Protection Engineer in Lisboa, Portugal
Job Description Summary
The Protection Engineer specializing in electrical substations is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of protection systems that ensure the safe and reliable operation of the power distribution and transmission network. This role involves developing protective relaying schemes, conducting system studies, and performing fault analysis to mitigate risks associated with electrical faults. The engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with standards and regulations, while also optimizing protection settings and coordination among devices.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Be part of the technical team for digital protection for substations up to 400kV
Be a specialist in the MiCOM Agile and Multilin Protections range
Contribute to panel design review, protection studies, settings calculation, and configuration of Digital Protections.
Acquire knowledge of IEC61850 and IEC 62439 standards
Participe in acceptance testing activities (Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing - FAT, SAT).
Acquire skills in a project environment at a technical level, in terms of the quality of the work performed and in compliance with the planning and execution deadlines.
Understand and comply with the highest standards of quality, Environment and Safety management at work.
Qualifications / Requirements
B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering degree or similar
Proficiency level in Portuguese and English
Desired Characteristics
A rigorous team working approach, good communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of self-motivation, flexibility and self-learning attitude.
Dynamism and spirit of initiative
Independent and team worker (Pro-Active)
Strong sense of responsibility
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent personal computer skills
Availability for travel within the national territory and abroad
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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.