Lead Engineer - Systems Design & Studies

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Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Lead power system studies for STATCOM/FACTS projects including insulation coordination, harmonics and transient analysis, model development/validation, filter design, and switching studies. Prepare technical reports and presentations, coordinate with control/protection/primary engineering and commissioning teams, and interface with utilities and customers. Use PSCAD, PSSE, DigSILENT, MATLAB/Simulink and related tools.
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Job Description SummaryThe candidate should possess strong hands-on experience in power system studies, STATCOM equipment sizing, insulation coordination, harmonics analysis, and transient simulations using industry-standard engineering software tools like PSCAD, Dig SILENT, PSSE etc.

Job Description

Job Description:

GE Vernova delivers reactive power compensators such as Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) and Static Var Compensators (SVC), on which we are the global FACTS Solution Line based in Finland, India, Brazil and US. These systems are used to control power system voltage and reactive power flow as well as to improve the power system stability and transmission system efficiency. Via our projects, you truly have a chance to make the world a better place by helping our global customers in saving vital energy and securing stable electricity distribution.

We are looking for Engineering Professionals to join the FACTS Solution Line team. The position will be based in Noida, India with remote working flexibility. You will be working on cutting edge technology and varied international high-profile projects. In this position, you will be reporting to Engineering Manager – System Design, Noida office and it can be considered a top priority position to perform in a critical engineering discipline for overall FACTS business.

Engineering & Technical Responsibilities:

  • Perform detailed power system studies for STATCOM and FACTS projects.
  • Perform following:
  • Insulation coordination studies
  • Hamonic analysis and harmonic filter design
  • Temporary and transient overvoltage studies
  • Switching transient studies
  • Develop and validate simulation models for:
  • STATCOM
  • SVC
  • Prepare detailed technical reports, study documents, and customer presentations.
  • Coordinate with control, protection, primary engineering, and commissioning teams.
  • Interface with utilities, consultants, and customers for technical discussions and approval.

Software Expertise Required for STATCOM Projects:

  • PSCAD
  • PSSE
  • Dig SILENT Power Factory
  • MATLAB / Simulink
  • PRSIM
  • Additional exposure to, RTDS, EMTDC, EMTP-RV, or hardware-in-loop testing will be an added advantage.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • 6 – 10 years of relevant experience in Power System Studies.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience specifically in STATCOM/FACTS projects.
  • Experience in utility scale grid integration and EHV substations preferred.
  • BTech/MTech/PhD degree in Electrical Engineering preferably in Power System.
  • Experience from Substation/Grid system design solutions, e.g. FACTS, HVDC.
  • Fluent written and oral skills in English.
  • Strong prioritizing and time management skills.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Strong understanding of FACTS and Power Electronics applications.
  • Deep knowledge in IEC/IEEE/CIGRE standards related to harmonics and insulation coordination.
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Experience of handling global utility/customers’ requirements.
  • Exposure to Indian Grid Code, CEA regulations, and international utility standards preferred.
  • Desire to work in international environment.

Preferred Industry Background:

Candidates from following industry will be preferred:

  • FACTS / STATCOM
  • Power Transmission & Distribution
  • Renewable Energy Integration
  • HVDC

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Skills Required

  • 6-10 years of relevant experience in Power System Studies
  • Minimum 2 years experience in STATCOM/FACTS projects
  • Experience in Substation/Grid system design solutions (FACTS, HVDC)
  • BTech/MTech/PhD degree in Electrical Engineering (preferably Power Systems)
  • Experience in utility scale grid integration and EHV substations
  • Fluent written and oral English
  • Strong prioritizing and time management skills
  • Proficiency with PSCAD
  • Proficiency with PSSE
  • Proficiency with DigSILENT PowerFactory
  • Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink
  • Proficiency with PRSIM
  • Exposure to RTDS, EMTDC, EMTP-RV, or hardware-in-loop testing
  • Deep knowledge of IEC/IEEE/CIGRE standards related to harmonics and insulation coordination
  • Experience handling global utility/customer technical requirements
  • Exposure to Indian Grid Code, CEA regulations, and international utility standards

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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