Principal Engineer, Power System Analysis Software

Job description

3415571
Additional Cities

Schenectady
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Gas Power
Business Segment

Gas Power Commercial
Function

Sales
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

New York
Postal Code

12345-6000
Role Summary/Purpose

The Principal Engineer, Power System Analysis Software will work closely with customers to develop new functionality primarily for steady-state power system analysis provide product and application support, maintain existing code, train new users on the application and use of the software products, and provide consulting services.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Principal Engineer, Power System Analysis Software you will:

·  Enhance and develop core power-flow algorithms for GE PSLF (Positive Sequence Load Flow) program used for power systems analysis
·  Enhance and develop the power systems contingency processor, short circuit analysis, optimal power flow, and geomagnetic disturbance analysis functionality in the software
·  Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are prized
·  Work closely with customers to develop new functionality to meet the changing needs of the industry
·  Participate in sales and marketing activities, including customer presentations
·  Participate in the development and application of software QA processes
·  Train users on the application and use of software products
·  Provide consulting services to internal and external clients utilizing power system analysis tools and methodologies

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (i.e., computer science, computer systems engineering, engineering, physics, mathematics) from an accredited university or college, and eight (8) years of experience; OR Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college with a minimum of six (6) years of experience; OR PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field with a minimum of four (4) years of experience
·  Minimum 2 year of programming experience in C, C++, or C#
·  Minimum 2 years of developing power flow or optimal power flow solution algorithms

Desired Characteristics

·  Demonstrated knowledge of contingency processing techniques and industry reliability standards like North American Electric Reliability Corporation's (NERC’s) TPL (Transmission Planning), TOP (Transmission Operations) and MOD (Modeling, Data and Analysis) standards
·  Demonstrated knowledge of power systems generation, operations and control
·  Demonstrated knowledge of algorithm development, particularly with respect to optimization, short circuit, geomagnetic disturbance modeling, dynamics, and numerical solution techniques
·  Experience programming in Python
·  Experience with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Access
·  Strong ability to work independently in providing technical services to customers, and a desire to aggressively pursue and correct program issues.
·  Passion for working in an open, sharing, and supportive environment where colleagues welcome opportunities to assist each other with solving challenging technical problems
·  Excellent oral and written communication skills

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About Us

At GE's Gas Power, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible within gas power generation to help our customers achieve the right balance between power plant performance and environmental sustainability. Our world-class portfolio of gas power systems and services utilizes the centuries of experience and has expanded across the entire plant
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

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).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

New York
Primary City

Schenectady