Software Consulting Engineer – T&D Configuration Systems and software solutions
GE VernovaResponsibilities
- Define the architecture and evolution of scalable, modular, and secure T&D configuration platforms.
- Set technical strategy and oversee software design using .NET, Java, Python, and TypeScript for desktop, edge, and cloud deployments.
- Integrate IEC 61850 SCL-based ICD, SCD, and SSD engineering workflows into automated tooling.
- Coordinate software architecture across firmware, UI/UX, power systems, cybersecurity, systems, and hardware teams.
- Oversee configuration and commissioning tools for protection and control devices and their integration with SCADA, DMS, EMS, and other utility systems.
- Conduct architecture and software reviews and manage the software lifecycle from requirements through deployment and support.
- Drive software component reuse, platform consistency, technology roadmaps, product strategy, and intellectual-property generation.
- Mentor software engineers and represent the organization in customer engagements, RFPs, industry events, and technical forums.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive software engineering experience, including experience in technical leadership or software architecture.
- Proven experience delivering software for T&D systems, energy automation, or industrial control domains.
- Expertise with IEC 61850, CIM, IEC 61968/70, and IEC 62351 utility standards and protocols.
- Strong skills in .NET, Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, UI frameworks, backend systems, and containerized or cloud deployments.
- Knowledge of data modeling, API integration, network communications, and cybersecurity practices.
- Experience with configuration management systems, substation design tools, and SCADA/DMS/EMS integration is highly desirable.
- Experience operating in a matrixed global organization and managing distributed engineering teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication, and cross-functional influence skills.
- Thought leadership through publications, standards participation, or conference speaking, and willingness to travel.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
- Canadian-based annual pay range of $162,900.00 to $244,300.00 CAD.
- U.S.-based annual pay range of $152,400.00 to $254,000.00 USD.
- Geographic salary differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% in certain U.S. areas.
- Travel may be required for customer engagements, internal collaboration, and industry events.
- Application deadline is September 14, 2026.
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About GE Vernova
GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Electrification, and Wind -- with focus on 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. The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come. GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” 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. Together, we have the energy to change the world.