Protection & Secondary Design Team Lead- Substation

GE Vernova

  • Stafford, Staffordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
Job Description Summary Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.As part of the ongoing growth and restructuring of our engineering function, we are seeking a Protection & Secondary Design Team Lead to support the management and technical delivery of protection engineering and secondary design activities.Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Protection & Secondary design Team Lead, you will oversee a team of protection and design engineers, ensuring the successful execution of design and delivery phases across substation and grid automation projects.This role is vital to strengthening leadership within the engineering team, supporting efficient workload distribution, technical quality, and alignment with customer standards, particularly for National Grid and SSEN frameworks.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:
  • Team Leadership: Supervise and coordinate day-to-day activities of the protection design team, providing both technical guidance and resource planning.
  • Technical Oversight: Ensure protection settings, schematics, and design documentation meet project specifications and relevant industry standards.
  • Project Delivery Support: Collaborate with project managers and technical leads to ensure protection deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
  • Interface with SCADA Team: Maintain alignment with the SCADA team and other functions to ensure seamless system integration and consistency in project delivery.
  • Customer Focus: Represent the protection team in technical meetings with customers, particularly National Grid and SSEN, to validate schemes and resolve issues.
  • Quality Assurance: Review and approve technical documentation, ensuring compliance with internal processes and customer expectations.
  • Mentorship & Development: Support the development of junior engineers through coaching, on-the-job training, and knowledge sharing.
  • Resource Management: Monitor team workload and support the Engineering Manager in resource allocation and recruitment planning.
  • Standardisation & Best Practices: Contribute to the development and implementation of standard designs, tools, and templates to drive efficiency and consistency.
Essential Qualifications:
  • Education: BSc. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Experience: advanced and demonstrated experience in protection and control engineering, with demonstrated leadership or mentorship responsibilities.
  • Technical Skills: Significant knowledge of protection schemes and panel design, relay configuration, and substation automation.
  • Familiarity with Standards: Good understanding of National Grid and SSEN design requirements and specifications.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to lead meetings and collaborate across departments.
  • Flexibility: Willingness to occasionally travel to customer or site locations as required.
Desired Characteristics
  • Prior experience working on projects for National Grid, SSEN, or other UK transmission/distribution operators.
  • Familiarity with GE protection relays and Grid Automation platforms.
  • Significant organisational and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
About Us:GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.At GE Vernova - Grid Automation, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of energy. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will make a tangible impact. Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation and excellence in control systems.About GEV Grid Solutions:At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.Why we come to work:At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.What we offer:A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreementsCompetitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.At GE Vernova - Grid Automation, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of energy. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will make a tangible impact. Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation and excellence in control systems.Why Join GE Vernova-Grid Automation?This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced protection engineer looking to step into a leadership role, helping shape the structure, quality, and efficiency of protection engineering delivery within a growing team.Apply today and help us lead the way in renewable energy solutions!Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No

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