Lead Protection Engineer

GE Vernova

Tampere, Finland

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Lead Protection Engineer to work in our Tampere‑based engineering Center of Excellence for FACTS (STATCOM & SVC) solutions. The role focuses on designing, setting, and testing protection systems for medium‑voltage and high‑voltage applications that enable reliable operation of modern power grids.

You will combine protection principles with system‑level understanding to deliver robust solutions that support grid stability and the ongoing energy transition.

Job Description

This role is suited for an engineer with a strong interest in protection engineering and in designing protection systems that enable stable and reliable operation of modern medium‑voltage grids. It involves translating system‑level understanding into robust, selective, and testable protection schemes, with technical ownership from concept through commissioning. The ideal candidate is curious, self‑driven, and motivated to continuously develop expertise in protection relays, tools, and evolving grid technologies.

What You Will Do

As part of a skilled and supportive protection engineering team, you will:

Design protection concepts for FACTS applications for medium‑voltage and high‑voltage substations
Calculate and validate protection settings based on:
- Short‑circuit studies
- Equipment characteristics
- Grid topology and operational philosophy
Configure and test protection relays from multiple manufacturers
Analyze fault behavior and define appropriate protection functions and coordination
Plan and participate in:
- Factory acceptance testing (FAT)
- Site testing and commissioning support
Produce and review high‑quality technical documentation
Participate in technical discussions with customers, project teams, and suppliers
Support sales, R&D, and standardization activities with protection expertise
Contribute to commissioning of FACTS equipment (STATCOM, SVC)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems
Solid understanding of power system protection principles
Knowledge of:
- Medium voltage systems
- Fault current behavior and short‑circuit calculations
- Core protection functions (overcurrent, earth fault, differential)
Ability to analyze problems systematically and work with incomplete data
Good written and spoken English
Willingness to travel occasionally

Considered a Strong Advantage

Experience with protection of:
- Transformers
- Reactors
- Capacitor banks
- Busbars
Hands on experience with protection relay configuration or testing
Ability to create protection panel schematic drawings using Engineering Base or similar design tools
Familiarity with different relay vendors or protection philosophies
Finnish or other additional languages