Lead STATCOM Application Engineer

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Job Description Summary

The STATCOM Application Engineer will play a critical role in providing expert technical support for GE Vernova FACTS. This position requires a highly technical, customer-focused, and self-motivated individual. As a key member of this world-class team, the engineer will lead the technical strategy and proposal efforts for Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) projects. The primary responsibilities include technical business development, analyzing customer system-level requirements to propose tailored technical solutions and preparing tender proposals.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

·  Act as the technical lead during the pre-sales process for STATCOM and FACTS projects.
·  Engage with prospective customers to understand grid support requirements and propose tailored technical solutions.
·  Participate in customer meetings, workshops, and technical presentations to support sales efforts.
·  Identify emerging market trends, application needs, and competitor positioning to guide solution development
·  Lead technical proposal creation efforts, collaborating with the various detailed engineering teams.
·  Perform site assessments for prospective STATCOM locations and adapt designs to fit within site constraints.
·  Participate in technical contract negotiations with prospective customers.
·  Conduct quality reviews of bid packages to maximize submittal quality.
·  Mentor and coach other engineers in FACTS technologies. Build technical talent pipeline.

Desired Characteristics

·  Experience with other FACTS technologies (e.g., SVC, synchronous condensers, series compensation FSC, SSSC, TCSC).
·  Understanding of grid-forming controls and virtual synchronous machine algorithms.
·  Participation in industry working groups (IEEE, Cigre, IEC).
·  Knowledge of and experience using IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards and codes, with the ability to engineer design packages without explicit customer specifications.
·  Aptitude or experience in complex system-level studies of power systems involving grid problems relevant to FACTS solutions.
·  Knowledge of Real-Time Digital Simulation (RTDS) testing.
·  Experience in installation, field-testing, and commissioning of HV equipment, with a commitment to safe work habits.
·  Superior communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar field from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience

Eligibility Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% as required, which may include remote locations and international travel, and be willing to comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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: No