[Hiring] Software Consulting Engineer @GE Vernova

Role Description

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 systems.

• Define the architecture and evolution of scalable, modular, and secure software platforms for T&D configuration systems.
• Define technical strategy and oversee the design of cloud-native platforms using modern frameworks (.NET, Java, Python, TypeScript).
• Drive the integration of IEC 61850 engineering workflows into intuitive, automated tooling ecosystems.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment, acting as the authority between firmware, UI/UX, and power systems teams.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and hardware architects to deliver secure, compliant solutions.
• Drive reuse of software components across product lines, fostering platform consistency.
• Oversee development and lifecycle management of configuration and commissioning tools for protection and control devices.
• Conduct software and architecture reviews, ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Partner with architects, systems engineers, and utility customers to define and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Monitor emerging technologies for relevance to the T&D domain and contribute to technology roadmaps.
• Mentor and guide software engineers, promoting a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software engineering, including experience in a technical leadership or software architecture role.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $162,900.00 and $244,300.00 CAD Annual.
• For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $152,400.00 USD and $254,000.00 USD Annual.
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
• This posting is for a new vacancy.

Application Deadline

October 02, 2026