GE Vernova Inc. is seeking a Software Consulting Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and development of advanced software platforms and configuration tools for Transmission & Distribution (T&D) systems, driving the digital transformation of the energy sector by enabling next-generation grid automation, device orchestration, and intelligent engineering workflows.
Requirements
- 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.
- Expertise in utility standards and protocols: IEC 61850, CIM, IEC 61968/70, and IEC 62351.
- Proven track record designing and delivering software solutions for T&D systems, energy automation, or industrial control domains.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, including 5 years in a technical leadership or software architecture role.
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.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 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.
