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GE Vernova · 1 month ago

Lead Electrical Power Systems Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$98K/yr - $164K/yr

8+ years exp

GE Vernova, part of the GE Grid Solutions portfolio, is focused on electrifying the world and leading the energy transition. They are seeking a Lead Electrical Power Systems Engineer to perform in-depth system studies, produce technical specifications, and guide engineering tasks to meet project requirements.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

Independently perform in depth system studies listed below; and/or specify scope, review, comment, and direct/oversee 3rd party provider(s) for the studies below:

Load Flow, Reactive Power Capability and Compensation, Power Factor Study

Short Circuit Study

Combined Short Circuit Ratio (CSCR) Study

Transient Switching and Insulation Coordination Study (including Transient Overvoltage and Recovery Voltage Analysis)

Main Circuit Parameters

Harmonic Performance/Stability Study

Transient Ride Through and Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other Design Studies using the Offline Simulation Tools

Overall System Performance Assessment Study

Integration of dedicated studies for systems utilizing combined AC power sources; AC power sources include conventional generations, AC-BESS, turbines, and renewables

Expertise in frequency and time-domain simulation tools, like PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, DigSilent PowerFactory, to perform system studies as detailed above or under desired characteristics section

Produce detail technical specifications and factory acceptance test criteria for major HV equipment, e.g., transformers, GSU, breakers, disconnect switches, etc

Excellent technical communication skills to provide guidance, analysis and reports in clear succinct manner to customers, project team and stakeholders

Provide guidance and coordinate the engineering tasks to meet the project/tender requirement

Technical responsibility in areas of expertise

Be innovative, develop and industrialize solutions tools and processes associated with system studies

Value engineering (process improvement): review and record design processes and develop new or improved processes

Enforce engineering discipline and set processes across all work tasks and adherence to company policies, quality procedures and work instructions (e.g., through trainings, technical reviews)

Represent the business in external events by publishing technical papers

Apply yourself towards improving your technical knowledge base and keep abreast of relevant methodologies and technological advancement within the company

Support and mentor other engineers to increase the team’s technical knowledge and competence

Report or resolve any non-conformances in a timely manner

Actively participate in defining corrective actions when work is unsafe or when an uncontrolled risk is observed

Qualification

Power system engineeringTransient studiesSimulation tools expertiseTechnical specificationsNERC compliance knowledgeMedium high voltage standardsProject managementProcess improvementTechnical communicationMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering including power systems and power electronics subjects with proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of power system engineering and preferably in AC substations and power plant System Studies

Minimum 8 years' experience of network or transient studies for conventional electric-energy generation / FACTS / renewable energy / inverter-based power systems in offshore wind, industrial, utility substations and grid interconnects

Able and willing to travel 20% including international and comply with GE travel guidelines

Preferred

Knowledge of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) compliance requirements and/or ISOs' interconnection or transmission planning guidelines

Familiarity with NERC standards such as TPL, MOD, and PRC

Familiarity with ISOs such us PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ISO-NE, NYISO

Master's degree in electrical engineering including power systems and power electronics subjects with proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of power system engineering

Knowledge of RAM (Reliability-Availability-Maintainability) studies

Independently perform in depth system studies listed below and/or specify scope, review, comment, direct/oversee 3rd party provider(s) for the studies below: Grid Compliance, Transmission Network Planning, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Study, Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Study, Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) and High Voltage Ride Through (HVRT) Study, Arc Flash Study, Protection Coordination Study, Cable Selection and Sizing, Network Study: Confirmation of the Correct Interaction between the Equipment, its Control System, and the rest of the Network, Control Parameter Study focused on Dynamics and Transient Performance, Grid forming study with an AC/DC power pack

Expertise in the use of computer mathematical and simulation tools as applied to the design of the activities

Strong knowledge on medium high voltage substation North American standards & guidelines (IEEE & ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and the NESC.), local grid codes and related equipment (safety, application, sizing, and integration). Moreover, ability to engineer design packages when no clear customer specification is provided

Knowledge of IEC and CIGRE guidelines is a plus

Professional engineering license and willing to review and seal your work and the work of others under your supervision

Strong knowledge on contract and project management, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), or engineering equipment package (EEP) project execution

Working knowledge of applicable design calculations for primary & secondary equipment such as battery sizing & DC system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus, fittings, insulator, and arrector selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection

Excellent personal computer skills, including programming and design automation