Essential Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of accurate and high-quality computer models and control system concepts to satisfy the needs of the VSC-HVDC market, working in collaboration with the Solution Owners and the engineering teams
- Lead work packages to translate technology requirements to control concepts and both mathematical and computer models
- Identify, capture, and generate new intellectual property
- Develop mathematical models in time- and frequency-domain of the VSC-HVDC system, including plant and control models
- Validate the computer models in Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL)
- Design, develop and study new and existing VSC Control functionalities
- Update/create high quality requirement specifications, design specifications and test specifications
- Propose initial conceptual system and control designs based on new market requirements
- Create MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD and RSCAD models to design and validate conceptual and detailed designs, from low to moderate Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
- Define, configure, and maintain real-time simulation platforms to integrate GE’s eLuminaTM control and protection system
- Define and plan development activities
- Participate in gate review meetings, design review meetings and quality processes
- Lead a team of engineers to execute research and development tasks
- Publish articles in high-quality technical conferences, journals and symposiums
- Contribute in and influence the development of working group activities such as CIGRE, VDE, ENTSO-E and IEEE standards
- Ensure GE’s Health and Safety processes are adhered to by personnel
Qualifications / Requirements
- Master’s degree or above in Power Systems or Power Electronics / Controls with considerable work experience (as Lead/Senior engineer)
- In-depth understanding of Modelling and Control first principles and algorithms used in the VSC technology
- Overall understanding of HVDC system and component level interactions and considerations in HVDC schemes (practical experience from working on HVDC projects preferred)
- Deep understanding of Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC) and control algorithms
- Experience in HVDC system design, control development and validation
- Experience in working with MATLAB/Simulink and/or PSCAD for VSC-HVDC applications
- Experience in time-domain and frequency-domain modelling and simulation of VSC-HVDC converters
- Experience in offline EMT and SIL/HIL simulation and validation of VSC-HVDC systems
- Experience in participation in working groups for standards and Grid Codes
- Experience in leading teams of engineers towards achieving the company’s objectives
- Familiarity with quality processes such as “Agile” development practices would be advantageous
- Demonstrated experience and track record of success in working with global engineering teams
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Master’s degree or higher in Power Systems, Power Electronics, or Controls
- Considerable experience as a Lead or Senior Engineer
- In-depth understanding of modelling and control principles and algorithms for VSC technology
- Understanding of HVDC system and component-level interactions
- Deep understanding of Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) control algorithms
- Experience in HVDC system design, control development, and validation
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or PSCAD for VSC-HVDC applications
- Experience in time-domain and frequency-domain modelling and simulation of VSC-HVDC converters
- Experience with offline EMT and SIL/HIL simulation and validation of VSC-HVDC systems
- Experience participating in standards and Grid Code working groups
- Experience leading engineering teams
- Track record of success working with global engineering teams
- Practical experience working on HVDC projects
- Familiarity with Agile development practices
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
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What We Do
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