Lead IEC61850 Application Engineer

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Hyderabad, Telangana, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Leads development and enhancement of an IEC 61850-compliant system configuration tool for commercial HVDC projects. Defines requirements, coordinates global engineering teams, integrates software with existing systems, and prepares testing, release, and engineering documentation. Requires deep IEC 61850 and Java expertise, including 9-2 Process Bus, substation automation protocols, synchronization, redundancy, and configuration tools. Preferred experience includes embedded C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, cybersecurity, Agile practices, power electronics, and HVDC.
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Job Description SummaryThe Lead IEC61850 Application Engineer, will be working to define requirements, enhance product features for an IEC 61850 compliant System Configuration Tool, working together with engineers based global locations. The role is accountable for business-critical software development to meet product requirements and timelines for future commercial HVDC projects

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
  • Drive sustenance and feature enhancement of 61850 configuration tool
  • Stay updated with latest development in this protocol and its applications
  • Define requirements and coordinate development of features with the Controls development community
  • Integrate software packages with existing systems and sub-systems.
  • Prepare unit test and regression test specification, release packages and templates.
  • Support software release testing
  • Prepare formal and informal engineering documentation (e.g., Design documents, Requirement specifications, Release reports, etc.)

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in, Technology or Engineering.
  • 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience of working with 61850 protocol
  • IEC 61850 standards awareness, working experience with IEC 61850 multi-vendor devices
  • Experience with IEC 61850 9-2 Process Bus Implementation
  • In-depth knowhow in Java Technology Stack – Eclipse Common Platform, Eclipse Modelling Framework (EMF), Graphic Modelling Framework (GMF)
  • Experience with Substation Automation communication protocols.
  • Knowledge on UCA (Utility Communications architecture) test procedures and test tools like Wireshark/MMS client tools
  • Experience with time synchronization protocols like PTP, IRIG-B and,
  • Understanding on redundancy protocols like PRP, HSR
  • Strong can-do attitude and energy level

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience with 61850 Configuration tools (Helinks STS preferred)
  • Exposure to Embedded C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink (and/or other auto-coded controls software)
  • Familiarity with modern cybersecurity constructs (e.g., Static Analysis, Digital Signatures etc.)
  • Shown technical problem-solving skills & experience
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience and track record of success in working with global engineering teams
  • Motivated great teammate, self- starter, results oriented
  • Agile development practices (e.g., Scrum).
  • Power Electronics control system design.
  • Knowledge of HVDC

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Technology or Engineering
  • 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience working with the IEC 61850 protocol
  • IEC 61850 standards awareness and experience with multi-vendor IEC 61850 devices
  • Experience with IEC 61850 9-2 Process Bus implementation
  • In-depth knowledge of the Java technology stack, Eclipse Common Platform, Eclipse Modeling Framework, and Graphic Modeling Framework
  • Experience with substation automation communication protocols
  • Knowledge of UCA test procedures and tools such as Wireshark and MMS client tools
  • Experience with PTP and IRIG-B time synchronization protocols
  • Understanding of PRP and HSR redundancy protocols
  • Experience with IEC 61850 configuration tools, preferably Helinks STS
  • Exposure to Embedded C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, or other auto-coded controls software
  • Familiarity with modern cybersecurity constructs, including static analysis and digital signatures
  • Experience working with global engineering teams
  • Experience with Agile development practices such as Scrum
  • Power electronics control system design knowledge
  • HVDC knowledge

GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.

  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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