Lead Systems Engineer - Systems Design

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In-Office
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Design cost-effective HVDC power system solutions including main scheme design, single-line diagrams, insulation coordination, and specification of high-voltage equipment. Perform system studies, produce reports and specifications, witness equipment testing, lead technical development of tools/processes, mentor peers, engage customers, and represent the company in external technical groups.
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Job Description SummaryThis role is designed to interpret the customer’s technical enquiry and to design the most cost effective overall solution for an HVDC installation utilizing the PES power electronics solutions, aiming to minimizing the total cost, and to specify the main (high-value) items of bought-out equipment. The successful candidate will be involved in the development and industrialization of solutions tools and processes.
The successful candidate will have proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of power system engineering.

Job Description

KEY TECHNICAL AREAS

1. Power System – System Design for HVDC

  • Main Scheme Design for HVDC Converters.
  • Single Line Diagram

2. High Voltage Equipment

  • Transformer
  • Switchgear
  • Measurement Devices
  • Power Reactors
  • High Voltage Equipment Testing (Witnessing)

3. Insulation Co-ordination

  • Basic Insulation Co-ordination Studies.
  • Surge Arresters

4. Performance

  • Station losses Calculations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performing studies; deliver study reports.
  • Produce Specifications for HV equipment.
  • Witness Equipment Testing
  • Technical responsibility in areas of expertise.
  • Provide guidance to peers on areas of expertise.
  • Customer facing responsibilities.
  • Processes: develop and industrialise solution tools and processes associated with the engineering activities identified above. Design Guides.
  • Development: Be actively involved in new developments in HVDC technologies, implementing control and protection solutions and creating / delivering new analysis techniques and system study tools in order to provide optimized system study solutions.
  • External activities: Represent the business in external events by publishing technical papers or participating in working groups (CIGRE/IEC/IEEE).
  • Adherence to company policies and Code of Conduct.
  • Health and Safety: consider Health and Safety preventions, risks, behaviors. Attend EHS training.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Power Systems Engineering degree, MSc and above.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

8 to 10 years minimum experience in industrial engineering roles, out of which 2 to 3 years experience in HVDC domain is preferable.

REQUIRED SOFTWARE TOOLS

  • EXCEL
  • PYTHON

PERSONAL SKILLS

  • Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery.
  • Technical leadership and mentoring Good technical communication skills.
  • Technical reporting and presentation.
  • Structured approach to sharing knowledge and experience.
  • Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills.
  • Ability to be a team player and to work independently.
  • Right first time culture & attitude.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Skills Required

  • MSc in Power Systems Engineering or higher
  • 8-10 years industrial engineering experience
  • 2-3 years experience in HVDC domain
  • Experience in HVDC system design and creation of single-line diagrams
  • Experience in insulation coordination and surge arrester studies
  • Experience specifying transformers, switchgear, power reactors and other high-voltage equipment
  • Ability to witness high-voltage equipment testing
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Technical leadership, mentoring, and customer-facing communication skills

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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