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# Power System Application Engineer

- **Company:** GE Vernova
- **Location:** Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Modbus, Software Tools, Test Scripts, Smartgrid
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://es.trabajo.org/oferta-2258-6899fb1288721e18485fe94aaebe1ab7

## About the Role

relays and controllers). - Perform in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) including Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) tests using real-time digital simulators. - Prepare test reports, project reports, and project deliverables. - Analyze and troubleshoot field cases involving GE or third-party relays. - Participate in preparation of technical papers to be presented at conferences and other venues. - Participate in business development activities to grow services, including writing and presenting technical papers and delivering customer presentations. - Conduct trainings to regional operation teams on engineering and consulting activities. - Assist software tool development to automate the engineering process internally and externally with key utility partners. Required Qualifications - B.S (Masters or higher is preferred) in Electrical, Computer or Power Systems Engineering with very good understanding of power system applications and analysis. - Minimum (5) years of experience in protection,
control, and automation applications. - Excellent understanding of power systems phenomena in transmission & distribution systems. - Understanding of power system protection relays, automation, control and communication protocols. - Ethical and professional business manner in interaction with team members and customers. - Customer focused; open to accept new challenges and share ideas. - Technical skills to execute projects, identify opportunities and write SOW proposals. - Strong learning skills, demonstrate collaborative style and Customer focused. - Willingness and ability to work across time zones to support global customers if required. Desired Characteristics - Experienced in study software and power system tools such as PSCAD, PSSE, Power Factory, ASPEN, CAPE for automating the power system study process. - Understand of communication system protocols and architectures in electric power industry (IEC61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.). - Experience with RTDS
or Opal Simulation Platforms. - Flexibility to work in a multi-customer environment and to adapt to requests/comments made in the course of execution. - Experience with transmission, distribution, and smart grid standards. - Strong communication skills including technical writing and presentations. - Knowledge or field experience with system commissioning and testing including Doble / Omicron test equipment or similar. - Experience with advanced automation solutions such as microgrids and remedial action schemes. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No Seniority level - Mid-Senior level Employment type - Full-time Job function - <



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