Software Consulting Engineer – T&D Configuration Systems & Software Solutions

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovation-driven Software Consulting Engineer to lead the architecture design and development of advanced software platforms and configuration tools for Transmission & Distribution (T&D) systems.

This strategic leadership role drives the digital transformation of the energy sector by enabling next-generation grid automation device orchestration and intelligent engineering workflows.

As a senior leader you will act as the software architecture authority collaborating with embedded power systems and UI / UX teams and engaging with customers and global product teams to deliver scalable secure and future-ready solutions and shape the technical direction of platforms powering protection relays grid-edge configuration and digital substation system integrating advanced standards enabling AI-assisted engineering and ensuring cloud-readiness cybersecurity and multi-vendor interoperability.

Job Description

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

Desired Characteristics

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $152400.00 USD and $254000.00 USD Annual. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility : Annual variable incentive bonus eligible.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on 11 / 7 / 25.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline : December 01 2025

Key Skills

Academics,Hardware & Networking,ASP.NET,Business Operations,Barista,ERP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1