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GE Vernova · 3 weeks ago

Lead Power Systems Engineer - Grid Integration and Stability, Consulting Services

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $148K/yr

3+ years exp

GE Vernova is a global leader in power generation and delivery solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Power Systems Engineer to support their Consulting Services in Grid Integration and Stability. The selected candidate will contribute to initiatives related to power systems and power electronics equipment, focusing on technical analysis and customer support in the renewable energy sector.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

Perform technical analysis related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, large industrial drives and FACTS

Support customers with power systems engineering expertise; including modeling, analysis, equipment design and specification, and failure mode analysis

Create, modify and parametrize simulation models representing GE Vernova inverter-based resource (IBR) products like wind turbines, solar and battery storage

Evaluate grid code compliance standards and their impact on renewable energy projects in bulk power systems

Support development of transmission and distribution connected IBR and distributed energy resource (DER) products for evolving codes and standards through participation in industry standards groups

Perform power system transient studies, and detailed equipment modeling using appropriate software tools

Effectively communicate results to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports and presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions

Enhance industry knowledge and present technical content in regional forums and conferences; serve as a thought leader in industry activities

Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are important

Qualification

Power system analysisTransient analysisSimulation toolsInverter-based resourcesProgramming languagesMATLABPythonInterpersonal communicationProject management

Required

Master's degree in electrical engineering or electric power engineering

Minimum three (3) years of industry experience performing transient analysis using simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP

Minimum three (3) years of industry experience with the use and application of common programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN)

Strong background in power system analysis

Solid understanding of inverter-based resources (control system) design and application considerations

Willingness to travel for supporting project work, meeting team members, attending industry standard working group meetings and conferences (up to 10%)

Preferred

Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels of GE Vernova and customer/plant staff)

Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, electric power engineering, or related field of study – no industry experience is required with this qualification

Experience with steady state and dynamic analysis using large data base simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSLF and use of programming languages like C and C++ is a plus

Experience in creating and modifying dynamic user models in simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory and PSLF is a plus

Advanced experience in electromagnetic transient simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC, EMTP (e.g. FORTRAN programming of user-written models in PSCAD (“black box” models) and in EMTP, use of Python/MATLAB scripting to automate execution and analysis of multiple simulations)

Demonstrated application of complex mathematics and engineering to real-world electric power system problems

IEEE/CIGRE published articles related to power systems engineering topics, participation in industry standards working groups

Experience with Data Center related studies is a plus

Project management experience is a plus