Power Systems Engineer
Rugby (Warwickshire)
Job description
Job Description Summary
GE’s Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.We’re seeking a recognised Power Systems expert to join our world-class team. You'll provide technical leadership, design complex MW-scale Power Systems, and contribute to our overall strategy across Defence, Marine, Energy, and Industrial applications.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
- Be a recognised technical expert in Power Systems, associated components & equipment.
- Provide technical ownership to projects to support the development of safe, technically compliant, and cost-effective solutions at holistic Power System level.
- Undertake all aspects of Power Systems design: - including modelling, analysis, and simulation of Power Systems, using standard industrial design tools such as: Matlab, Simulink, eTAP, DigSilent, PSCAD etc.
- Develop equipment specifications, FDS’s and support overall system level design.
- Ensuring Power System designs comply with the relevant health & safety, international standards, and class society rules where applicable.
- Have knowledge of Power Electronic Converter system integration.
Additional Responsibilities
- Support attainment of on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets on projects with utmost focus on safety.
- Provides project level technical leadership in design, reviews, project level technical resource forecasting and estimated times to complete activities.
- Provide technical support to the project manager, lead engineer & commissioning teams in managing project deliverables and variations.
- Provide Power Systems application support & technical guidance to the commercial and site teams.
Qualifications/Requirements
- This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments for UK Security Clearance (SC) as part of the hiring process
- https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
- Working towards or hold a CEng qualification (or strong interest).
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject, or relevant industrial experience.
- Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short-term working.
Desired Characteristics
- Knowledge of Enhanced Generator Management Systems (EGMS) and/or Power Management Systems (PMS).
- Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects, adapts to changing circumstances, able to deal with ambiguity making positive use of the opportunities it presents.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Able to establish good relationships with customers and colleagues.
- Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential for site and customer visits.
You can expect from us
- A rewarding career with a world-class organization, tackling challenging projects.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment that fosters growth and development.
- Flexible working arrangements and an attractive compensation package.
- 34 days’ vacation including national holidays.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No