As a Lead Control Systems Engineer, you will be expected to model the DC system, the AC network equivalents, renewable systems ( wind parks, solar PV cells etc) in PSCAD, conversion or modelling of AC network equivalents in RSCAD and interface to the control contract equipment to validate control and protection system.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Support the business’ Tendering, Operations, Contractual and After Sales needs regarding:
- HVDC System modelling in PSCAD and RTDS.
- AC network modelling in various simulation tools (RTDS and PSCAD) and its validation.
- Dynamic Performance Studies using both offline and online simulation tools.
- Renewable AC networks (Solar, Wind parks) modelling in PSCAD and RSCAD and its validation.
- Conversion of PSS/E AC networks to PSCAD models.
- Play a key role in engineering design reviews and technical leadership, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe, reliable and compliant solutions
- Understand the key milestones in a project plan, their financial impact and ensuring the technical risks are understood and mitigated in accordance with the plan
- Ensure that project plans contain the necessary activities and studies required to meet the requirements of the customer and the proposed technical solution
- Support improvements to existing algorithm/strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies
- Support development of new strategies for control, protection and sequencing (start-up/shut down sequence) to meet customer technical specifications if required
- Support continual improvement, raising the effectiveness and efficiency of the team through the introduction of tools, methods and process improvements and coordinating with the Continuous Improvement leaders
- Support a standard product methodology mindset, seek opportunities to re-use solutions, improve quality and reliability whilst reducing the delivery timeline and associated costs
- Promote collaboration between all projects and ensure Return of Experience is incorporated
Qualifications / Essential Requirements
- Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, experienced in creating and presenting technical reports and responding to clients’ technical questions
- Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements, lead technical discussions with customers and develop client relationships
- Understanding of functional characteristics of power systems and interactions between AC and HVDC systems
- Knowledge of HVDC Control, Protection and Sequencing strategy
- Hands on experience in PSCAD and RSCAD simulation tools
- Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality and engineering integrity of the solution
- Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel in order to support projects globally
Desired characteristics:
- Process improvement or RCA experience or certification
- Ability to define requirements and ensure they adhere to best practice
- Experienced in technical leadership
- Experience working in HVDC industry
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Top Skills
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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