Power System P&C Consulting Engineer, Transmission and Distribution

Are you a recognized expert in protection and control systems looking to shape the future of grid modernization? We’re seeking a Consulting Engineer to lead high-impact initiatives, drive innovation, and provide technical leadership in the field of power system protection, automation, and digital substations. In this influential role, you will act as a strategic technical advisor across the organization, lead advanced engineering efforts, and represent the company in industry forums. You’ll work cross-functionally to bring cutting-edge protection technologies from concept to application and help us lead the energy transition.

Job Description:-

Key Responsibilities:-

• Lead the strategy and technology roadmap advanced protection systems and act as design authority for selected designs and solutions
• Publish technical papers, present at industry forums, and represent the company as a thought leader in power system protection.
• Guide the development of advanced protection systems, including model-based design, fault analysis, and control logic.
• Provide technical leadership on simulation, modeling, and testing using tools like RTDS, PSCAD, EMTP, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Champion new technologies and methodologies such as IEC 61850, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and digital substations.
• Collaborate with the Innovation Office to identify, incubate, and scale high-impact technologies for grid protection and control.
• Serve as a go-to expert and consultant for internal teams, external partners, utilities.
• Support key projects and design reviews with deep domain knowledge in protection relay development, system stability, and communication protocols.
• Mentor engineers and elevate technical standards across protection and control teams.
• Collaborate with product lines on critical incident investigations and provide technical guidance to solutions.
• Partner with Product Management, Applications, and the Chief Engineer’s Office to align technical solutions with product and business strategy.
• Work with the Innovation Office and Applications team to identify and lead engagement in key working groups, standards committees, and technical associations.

Required Qualifications:-

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (master’s or PhD preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in protection and control engineering, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or consulting role.

Desired Characteristics:-

• Expertise in power system protection, control systems, fault modeling, and embedded systems for protection relays.
• Working knowledge with relevant communication protocols: IEC 61850, DNP3.0, Modbus, IEC60870-5-103, etc.
• Proven experience working with real-time simulation tools (RTDS, PSCAD) and in hardware-in-the-loop environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical forums, publications, or standards organizations.
• A track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Experience working with utilities or grid operators on P&C system design and deployment.
• Passion for continuous learning and driving innovation in grid technology.
• Willingness to travel for customer engagements, conferences, and global collaboration.

Location:-

• Hyderabad, India.

Company Overview:-

GE (NYSE:GE) rises to the challenge of building a world that works. For more than 125 years, GE has invented the future of industry, and today the company’s dedicated team, leading technology, and global reach and capabilities help the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE’s people are diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest level of integrity and focus to fulfil GE’s mission and deliver for its customers. www.ge.com