Lead HVDC Control & Protection System Engineer (all genders)

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Location: Berlin | English Required | Dynamic performance study | HVDC Control & Protection | PSCAD | Design | Implementation | Verification | Protection coordination study | AC/DC interaction study | Harmonic stability performance

Job Description

What you’ll do

·  Lead the design, implementation, and verification of HVDC Control and Protection systems, with a strong focus on engineering design—not just testing or validation.
·  EMT modelling of HVDC systems, AC network equivalents, and renewable systems (wind parks, solar PV, etc.) in PSCAD; convert or model AC network equivalents in RSCAD; and interface with control and protection hardware equipment to validate control and protection systems.
·  Analyze and improve the performance of HVDC Control and Protection systems through dynamic performance studies, protection coordination studies, AC/DC interaction studies, and harmonic stability performance.
·  Support the business in tendering, operations, contractual, and after-sales activities, including:
·  Analyze the requirements for HVDC protection systems based on customer specifications, grid codes, and international standards.
·  HVDC system modelling in PSCAD and RTDS.
·  AC network modelling and validation in RTDS and PSCAD.
·  Dynamic performance studies using both offline and online simulation tools.
·  Renewable AC network (solar, wind parks) modelling and validation in PSCAD and RSCAD.
·  Conversion of PSS/E AC networks to PSCAD models.
·  Play a key role in engineering design reviews and provide technical leadership, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses, and proposing safe, reliable, and compliant solutions.
·  Ensure project plans include all necessary activities and studies to meet customer and technical requirements, and that technical risks are identified and mitigated according to plan.
·  Support improvements to existing algorithms and strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during dynamic performance studies.
·  Support the development of new strategies for control, protection, and sequencing (start-up/shutdown) to meet customer technical specifications.
·  Contribute to continual improvement by introducing new tools, methods, and process improvements, and coordinate with Continuous Improvement leaders.
·  Promote a standard product methodology, seeking opportunities to reuse solutions, improve quality and reliability, and reduce delivery timelines and costs.
·  Foster collaboration across projects and ensure Return of Experience is incorporated.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

·  Engineering degree or equivalent (including power systems and power electronics), or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in the HVDC business.
·  Demonstrated experience in HVDC control and protection system design, implementation, and verification (not just validation or commissioning), with a strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks.
·  Excellent communication and client engagement skills: strong written and verbal communication in English, with experience creating and presenting technical reports, responding to client questions, understanding and communicating customer requirements, and leading technical discussions.
·  Technical expertise in power systems: solid understanding of functional characteristics and interactions between AC and HVDC systems; knowledge of HVDC control, protection, and sequencing strategies.
·  Hands-on proficiency with simulation tools: practical experience using PSCAD and RSCAD for system modelling and analysis.
·  Results-driven and adaptable: able to work to deadlines under pressure while maintaining safety, quality, and engineering integrity; flexible with working hours and willing to travel globally to support projects.

Alternative Experience

If you do not have direct HVDC experience, we also welcome candidates with strong backgrounds in:

·  Power system studies, including dynamic performance analysis.
·  Experience with PSCAD or similar simulation tools.
·  System analysis to evaluate and understand system behavior (including RMS and EMT studies, grid code compliance, and network stability analysis).
·  Application areas such as wind farm integration, HVDC VSC systems, or LLC systems.

Desired Characteristics

·  Process improvement or Root Cause Analysis (RCA) experience or certification.
·  Ability to define requirements and ensure adherence to best practices.
·  Experienced in technical leadership.
·  Previous experience working in the HVDC industry.

Benefits Available to You

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·  Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
·  A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
·  GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development .

Inclusion & Diversity

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No