Leading the design and optimization of complex systems, this role focuses on the cross-functional engineering discipline that integrates business and technical customer needs to deliver quality products. It involves a robust process from concept to production, ensuring designs meet user requirements and are properly integrated and executed. The position requires autonomy in planning and execution, guided by standard functional practices and procedures.
Responsibilities
Perform studies and deliver study reports
Produce specifications for HV equipment
Witness equipment testing
Take technical responsibility in areas of expertise
Provide guidance to peers on areas of expertise
Handle customer-facing responsibilities
Develop and industrialize solution tools and processes associated with engineering activities and design guides
Be actively involved in new developments in HVDC technologies, implementing control and protection solutions, and creating/delivering new analysis techniques and system study tools to provide optimized system study solutions
Represent the business in external events by publishing technical papers or participating in working groups (CIGRE/IEC/IEEE)
Adhere to company policies and Code of Conduct
Consider Health and Safety preventions, risks, and behaviors; attend EHS training
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering including power systems and power electronics subjects (minimum 2:1) with proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of power system engineering and preferably in HVDC System Studies
Minimum 3 years experience of network or transient studies for HVDC/FACTS/Renewable Energy/Inverter based Power Systems
Able and willing to travel 20% including international and comply with GE travel guidelines
Nice to have:
Knowledge of system tools like PSCAD
Insulation coordination and main equipment characteristics for HVDC
A general understanding of the characteristics of HVDC Valves and their control & protection systems
Expertise in the use of computer mathematical and simulation tools as applied to the design of the aforementioned activities
Strong knowledge of High Voltage substation North American standards & guidelines (IEEE & ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and the NESC.), local Grid Codes and related equipment (safety, application, sizing, and integration)
Ability to engineer design packages when no clear customer specification is provided
Professional Engineering license and willing to review and seal your work and the work of others under your supervision
Strong knowledge of contract and project management, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), or Engineering equipment package (EEP) project execution
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Strong understanding of civil engineering and substation related structural design requirements
Working knowledge of applicable design calculations for primary & secondary equipment such as battery sizing & DC system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus, fittings, insulator, and arrester selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection
Experience with HVDC projects and technology
Field-testing and commissioning experience with safe work habits
Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability
Excellent personal computer skills, including programming and design automation, and familiarity with AutoCAD
Relocation Assistance
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
About the Company
Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. GE Vernova is focused on leading a new era of energy, electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.
Building on more than 130 years of experience, GE Vernova is a purpose-built company, focused on our mission to electrify and decarbonize the world.
