Grid Automation Protection & Control Systems Engineering Leader

Job Description Summary

To accelerate growth and enhance customer value, Grid Automation is undergoing a strategic restructuring aimed at driving innovation in grid flexibility, reliability, and sustainability, while reinforcing its core portfolio. A central element of this transformation is the launch of the GridBeats™ Product Line, dedicated to delivering software-defined automation solutions. This initiative integrates advanced technologies and develops distinctive product platforms to address evolving market demands.

As part of the Global Engineering organization, we are seeking a passionate and highly experienced Power Systems expert to lead the GridBeats™ R&D Protection and Control Engineering team.

The GridBeats™ R&D Protection and Control Engineering Leader will report directly to the GridBeats™ R&D and Operations Leader.

Job Description

Lead a High-Performing Team

• Build and guide a team of highly skilled protection and control engineers with expertise in all areas of protection algorithms, filter design, and renewable integration.
• Inspire and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the team.

• Oversee the full project lifecycle for protection and control system, feature design, specification, simulation, modeling, implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational processes and procedures.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies, such as communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850) for digital substation to enhance grid automation and protection.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to support the seamless integration protection algorithms into products using model-based design through to virtualization.

• Possess a deep technical understanding of protection algorithms, automation, and control system design, including fault analysis and system stability.
• Experience in Matlab / Simulink for model design and power system simulation tools such as RTDS. PSCAD or ATP/EMTP and applying protection principles to design and development of protection relay.
• Knowledge or experience of metering, Ethernet & serial communications applicable to P&C (such as IEC61850, Modbus, DNP3.0 and IEC60870-5-103).
• Working knowledge of RTDS and its application in hardware-in-the-loop testing of protection and control systems.
• Experience with Model-Based Design principles for developing embedded systems for protection relays.
• Demonstrate strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Develop and manage the team's budget, resource planning, and performance metrics.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to ensure seamless integration of protection and control functionalities within the overall equipment design.
• Stay abreast of industry standards and trends, technologies, and best practices in power system protection and control.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with universities to support research and development efforts.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences and technical forums.
• Experience working with utilities on protection and control system design and implementation.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field; master's degree a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in power system protection and control engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a team of engineers.
• Proven record of writing and presenting papers at industry conferences
• Experience with industry standards and regulations related to power system protection and control.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical audiences.