Lead Control & Protection System Engineer
Cary, USA
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Job Description Summary
Systems 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. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
Job Description
About Us:
Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.
If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of Energy, come join us!
Why we come to work:
At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.
Responsibilities:
- Support the business’ Tendering, Operations, Contractual and After Sales needs regarding:
- Defining control system requirements.
- Accountable for preparing the responses to technical queries from
clients and solving customer issues.
- HVDC System in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, EMTP-
RV etc.
- Plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, PSCAD etc) and
its verification.
- Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other design studies using
both offline and online simulation tools.
- Control and protection parameters tuning to meet grid stability criteria
specified in customer technical specifications.
- Conversion of MATLAB Simulink algorithms to PSCAD models
- Technical accountability as a technical leader in engineering design reviews, 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 to meet on time project delivery.
- 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.
- Mentor others on development of new strategies for control, protection, and sequencing (start-up/shut down sequence) to meet customer technical specifications if required
- Proposing and leading continual improvement activities for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of control application team through the introduction of tools, methods, and process improvements.
- 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
- improvements.
- Support a standard product methodology mindset, seek opportunities to re-use solutions, improve quality and reliability whilst reducing the delivery timeline and associated costs.
- Technical accountability as a technical leader in engineering design reviews, 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 to meet on time project delivery.
- Ensure that project plans contain the necessary activities and studies required to meet the requirements of the customer and the proposed technical solution.
- Lead and mentor others on development of new strategies for control, protection, and sequencing (start-up/shut down sequence) to meet customer technical specifications if required.
- Proposing and leading continual improvement activities for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of control application team through the introduction of tools, methods, and process improvements.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Engineering Degree or minimum of 10 years experience working in the HVDC business
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the HVDC industry such as station equipment
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools
- Able and willing to travel 20% including international and comply with GE travel guidelines.
Desired Characteristics:
- Process improvement or RCA experience or certification
- Experienced in technical leadership
- Experience working in HVDC industry
- Ability to define requirements and ensure they adhere to best practice
We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.
*Hybrid out of Houston TX, Cary NC, Oakbrook Terrace IL, Foxborough MA
The salary range for this position is 98,400.00 - 131,200.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. 98,400.00 - 131,200.00 - 164,000.00 USD Annual
Projected Close Out: Jan1st, 2024
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
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.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes