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NPI Model In Loop (MIL) Engineer, will be responsible for the delivery of the of HVDC Controls & Protection Verification and Validation team’s activities on time / as per Program Schedule through proper coordination of NPI and Product care department. 

The role involves power systems understanding and software development and debugging skills of the HVDC controls and protection system.

Essential responsibilities:

• Design, create MIL (model in the loop) Test cases in MATLAB Simulink environment and review results against design requirements.
• Design, create Factory System Test (FST) cases and review results against design requirements.
• Strongly support Lessons Learned creation and provide input to relevant GE internal design guidelines.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) to develop HVDC configuration as reference Products.
• Support continual improvement by following Lean Principals.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
• Experience in the position of Verification Engineer in High Voltage field, with experience as a Control & Protection design Engineer. Good knowledge of overall HVDC system (LCC/VSC/SVC) including control and protection system is essential.
• Experience of developing and working with Simulink and PSCAD models is essential including knowledge of Overall HVDC System Operational Behaviour.
• Fluency in English language.

​Desired characteristics

• Process improvement or RCA experience or certification.
• Preparing control system requirements for the RTDS Lab setup including AC DC interface requirement, Plant Emulator Interface requirement and RSCAD Power system network conversion, modelling, and verification.
• Experience on PSS/E and MATLAB SIMULINK, EMTP-RV, Digsilent etc will added advantage.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical standards such as IEC 61850, IEC 62351, IEC 12207, IEEE 15288, IEC 25010, IEC 27032, NERC / CIP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to interpretate and work with HVDC System and plant modelling in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, RSCAD, EMTP-RV etc including undertaking Dynamic Performance Studies and Protection co-ordination.
• Experience in Commissioning and Dynamic testing at Site.  

The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, 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 energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

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