Lead Engineer - Systems Engineering

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 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 Engineer for Systems Engineering responsible for project execution, power system studies, and customer interface. Ensure compliance with standards and optimize system solutions.
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Job Description SummarySystems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs.
Lead role on design engineering and coordination/key technical interface to customer and vendors in execution of projects based on Variable Speed Drive System (VSDS), responsible for the execution of projects in time, quality and budget.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Perform power system studies using ETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory / PSCAD.
  • Develop, validate, and maintain electrical network models for transmission, distribution, and industrial power systems.
  • Analyze grid performance, reliability, and operational behavior under normal and fault conditions.
  • Evaluate system compliance with grid codes, utility standards, and project specifications.
  • Support renewable integration studies for solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid systems.
  • Perform relay setting calculations and validate protection schemes.
  • Study voltage stability, frequency response, and network disturbances.
  • Prepare technical recommendations for system improvement and optimization.
  • Support Business Verticals in creating and reviewing (in conjunction with the leadership team) systems solutions as part of the OTR process, ensuring that solutions are technically fit for purpose and that technical risk is understood and managed with contingencies identified
  • Lead project execution - Analyze customer's contract, prepare specifications and reports 
  • Review solutions developed and identify opportunities for improvement of process, system, or equipment
  • Ensure strict compliance with all company and customers’ EHS policies and procedures
  • Identify and propose improvements in processes, tools, system solutions and technologies, rolling out improvements when agreed with leadership team
  • Foster relationship with other GEV business entities to maximize the benefits of synergies
  • Liaise with Platform Engineering, Technology and Value Engineering, and Supply Chain as appropriate to support the project and business
  • Drive lean mind set to provide optimum technical solutions for the projects

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Masters / Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from reputed College / University
  • Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in Power Systems analysis / System engineering projects for Industry /Marine / Oil & Gas / Power domains
  • Strong knowledge of power system analysis and electrical engineering fundamentals
  • Hands-on experience with ETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory / PSCAD
  • Understanding of protection systems and grid interconnection requirements
  • Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEC, IEEE, utility/grid codes
  • Knowledge of Python, DPL, or other scripting tools is often an advantage
  • Ability to interpret SLDs, relay coordination data, and equipment parameters
  • Ability to adapt and multitask with project / application engineers
  • Analytical and innovative approach in problem solving
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications
  • PLM, Primavera experience are added advantages

Desired Characteristics

  • Lead a team in matrix environment for successful execution of project
  • Willingness to learn with passion
  • Self-motivated, creative and a team player, with ability to come up with unique solutions to complex problems
  • Capable of working with multi-disciplined international team with good personal organization skills
  • Value others ideas and opinions, create positive team environment
  • Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills
  • Quickly identify best practices and apply them within the team
  • Strong prioritizing and time management skills
  • Willing to travel on short notice within base country and overseas for short/long term assignments

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Skills Required

  • Masters / Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • Minimum of 8+ years' experience in Power Systems analysis
  • Strong knowledge of power system analysis
  • Hands-on experience with ETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory / PSCAD
  • Understanding of protection systems and grid interconnection requirements
  • Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEC, IEEE
  • Ability to interpret SLDs and relay coordination data

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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