**Job Description Summary** We are seeking a highly skilled Reliability Consulting Engineer with a strong background in protection and control systems, energy management devices, and utility-scale software for transmission and distribution (T&D) applications. In this role, you will lead reliability initiatives across the lifecycle of critical grid automation products, including protection relays, control devices, digital substation solutions, and advanced software platforms. You will apply best-in-class reliability engineering methodologies to ensure system resilience, regulatory compliance, and long-term field performance. Your work will directly support utility customers in achieving higher uptime, reduced lifecycle costs, and safer grid operation. **Job Description** **Key Responsibilities** + Perform reliability modeling and statistical analysis of energy management and protection/control products to predict field performance and act as authority for reliability design decisions. + Develop and execute reliability test plans for hardware and software, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), environmental, and stress testing for grid components. + Conduct and lead FMEA, FMECA, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for hardware/software failure events across embedded systems and communication layers. + Work with product design, systems engineering, and software teams to ensure Design for Reliability (DfR) is embedded from concept through deployment. + Analyze field data from deployed devices (e.g., relays, RTUs, control systems) to identify systemic issues and recommend corrective/preventive actions. + Collaborate with utilities and customers to support grid asset performance programs and grid modernization initiatives, including IEC 61850, virtualization, and advanced diagnostics. + Develop and maintain reliability KPIs (e.g., MTBF, FIT rate, availability) for product lines and integrate into product development and quality programs. + Identify and drive adoption of predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies using remote diagnostics, SCADA, and sensor data. + Consult and align with the Innovation Office and Applications team to ensure reliability priorities influence working group participation, standards leadership, and technology strategy. + Stay current on regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., NERC, IEEE, IEC standards) impacting utility asset reliability and cybersecurity. + Provide coaching, training, and guidance on reliability practices to internal teams and external stakeholders. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. + Minimum of 7 years of experience in reliability, systems, or product engineering in the energy or utility sector. **Desired Characteristics** + Familiar with protection & control systems, grid-edge devices, substation automation, and utility-grade software solutions. + Hands-on experience with reliability engineering tools and standards (e.g., ReliaSoft, ISO 9001/55000, IEC 61025). + Familiarity with communications protocols and standards used in T&D systems: IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEEE C37.118, etc. + Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis platforms (e.g., Python, R, Minitab, Power BI). + Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to engage cross-functional teams and utility customers. + Understanding of grid reliability challenges in T&D environments & willingness to travel for customer engagements, conferences, and global collaboration. + Collaborative leadership across engineering, field teams, and customers + Data-driven problem-solving mindset with attention to long-term product health including systems thinking + Proactive approach to emerging technologies and continuous improvement + Master’s degree in Reliability or Systems Engineering. + Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or similar professional certification. + Familiar with model-based design and HIL testing (e.g., RTDS, PSCAD, or EMTP) for utility applications and simulation tools used in electronics and CAD design + Experience working directly with T&D utilities, supporting product deployments, failure investigations, or asset strategies. + Familiarity with cybersecurity risk and reliability considerations for critical infrastructure. **Key Responsibilities** + Define the architecture and evolution of scalable, modular, and secure software platforms for T&D configuration systems, including tools for device configuration, substation engineering, and grid automation workflows. + Define technical strategy and oversee the design cloud-native platforms using modern frameworks (.NET, Java, Python, TypeScript) that support desktop, edge, and cloud deployments, with emphasis on performance, resilience, and maintainability. + Drive the integration IEC 61850 engineering workflows (SCL-based ICD, SCD, SSD) into intuitive, automated tooling ecosystems aligned with modern UI/UX, API design, and utility integration requirements. + Ensure cross-functional alignment, acting as the authority between firmware, UI/UX, and power systems teams, enabling coherent system design and tight integration between engineering workflows and device behavior. + Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and hardware architects to deliver secure, compliant solutions for critical infrastructure, incorporating secure development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices. + Drive reuse of software components across product lines, fostering platform consistency, reducing duplication, and accelerating development. + Oversee development and lifecycle management of configuration and commissioning tools for protection and control devices, ensuring seamless integration with SCADA/DMS/EMS and other utility systems. + Conduct software and architecture reviews, ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC 61850, IEC 61968/70, CIM, IEC 62351), and manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and support. + Partner with architects, systems engineers, and utility customers to define and deliver customer-centric, technically robust solutions that improve reliability, visibility, and flexibility of grid systems. + Monitor emerging technologies (cloud-native services, model-driven engineering, AI/ML) for relevance to the T&D domain and contribute to technology roadmaps, product strategy, and IP generation through patents, whitepapers, and technical forums. + Mentor and guide software engineers, promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation, and represent the organization in customer engagements, RFPs, and industry events. **Qualifications & Experience** + Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. + Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, including 5 years in a technical leadership or software architecture role. **Desired Characteristics** + Proven track record designing and delivering software solutions for T&D systems, energy automation, or industrial control domains. + Expertise in utility standards and protocols: IEC 61850, CIM, IEC 61968/70, and IEC 62351. + Strong skills in modern technologies (.NET, Java, Python, JavaScript/ TypeScript), UI frameworks, backend systems, and containerized/cloud deployments. + Knowledge of data modeling, API integration, network communications, and cybersecurity practices. + Familiarity with configuration management systems, substation design tools, and integration with SCADA/DMS/EMS platforms is highly desirable. + Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across technical and business teams. + Experience operating in a matrixed global organization, managing distributed engineering teams. + Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset focused on customer value and quality outcomes. + Thought leadership through publications, standards participation, or conference speaking. + Willingness to travel for key customer engagements, internal collaboration, or industry events. **For US Based Candidates - The base pay range for this position is 152,400.00 - 203,200.00 USD Annual. **The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.** This position is also eligible for a 15% variable incentive bonus annually. This posting is expected to close on 9/8/25. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​ General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. **Additional Information** **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.