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Job Description

What You Will do

• Work with the controls teams to review the control algorithm of the product
• Develop high level block diagram of the control system
• Develop simplified models of the control system and test it in different platforms like MATLAB, PSCAD etc
• Develop technical understanding of electrical characteristics of GE Vernova Solar & Storage Solutions power electronics products and their integration to electrical grids.
• Effectively communicate to internal customers by preparing detailed written reports and/or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions.
• Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are prized
• Run Stability analysis in PSCAD

What You’ll Bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Minimum 3.0 GPA (without rounding)
• Master’s degree or PhD in electrical or electric power engineering, controls engineering or related field of study.
• Enrolled in a full time matriculated and nationally accredited graduate program or PhD program.

Internship Term Dates:

September - December 2024

Expected Work Schedule:

Day/1st -Shift (40 - hours weekly)

What Will Make You Stand Out

• General understanding/awareness of power system and control system concepts
• Understanding of inverter-based electrical equipment
• Demonstrated experience in developing control system or control algorithms
• Demonstrated modeling and technical experience in technical performance analysis of electric power systems with power electronic sources or loads.  Experience in planning and execution of technical projects relevant to electric power systems and equipment design.
• Expertise in tuning controller to achieve desired performance requirement established in grid codes.
• Experience with developing model in electromechanical domain like PSS/E, PSLF, PowerFactory etc (for Inverter Based Resource or other Power Electronics based models)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels of GE and customer/plant staff).
• Understanding of grid systems interactions with power plant equipment and controls.
• Experience with time-domain simulation tools (ATP/EMTP desired, PSCAD/EMTDC and MATLAB).
• Experience with programming environments to understand controller code and complex simulation modeling (Python or Fortran desired)
• Experience with time-domain simulation tools, specifically programming, tuning, and using user-written “black box” models in PSCAD, MATLAB for wind turbine generators, solar inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or other advanced power electronic based systems.
• PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering or related science
• Industry reputation, prior IEEE/CIGRE published articles related to practical (not overly-academic) topics, participation in industry standards working groups.
• Awarded patents on HV power equipment applications a plus.
• Experience with modeling and simulating inverter-based technologies including controls in MATLAB, PSSE and PSLF using both generic and user written models.

Other Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process 
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process 
• Must be 18 years of age or older 
• Must be able to develop and maintain good customer relationships 
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license 
• Must be willing to work in geographical area specified by the business 
• Must have the ability to work in the US for an unlimited amount of time without sponsorship

Benefits Available to you:

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority, and at GE Vernova, we take our responsibility seriously. That is the singular mission of GE Vernova: to continue electrifying the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

The pay for this position ranges from $29.50/hr - $45.50/hr based on years of experience/study completed since completion of bachelors

This position is also eligible for:

• Relocation Assistance: Co-op/Interns will be reimbursed for reasonable, proper, and documented expenditures incurred while initially reporting to work and returning to school/home upon completion of the assignment. Employees with a permanent address greater than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible.
• Housing Allowance: Co-op/Interns employees receive a weekly housing allowance to help off-set living expenses when the co-op/Intern’s permanent residence is at least 50 miles away from the work location.
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after their accumulated service reaches 90 days, and they meet any other eligibility requirements as defined in the plans. (Eligibility occurs on the 1st of the month following the 90th day.)

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

This posting will be open until at least September 30, 2024.

About Solar & Storage Solutions

GE Vernova’s Solar & Storage Solutions business provides technologies in solar energy, battery energy storage, and power plant controls, helping the transition to a cleaner energy future with dispatchable and reliable renewable energy solutions.

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