GE Vernova · 17 hours ago
Lead Engineer Systems Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $148K/yr
3+ years expGE Vernova is a company focused on power systems and power electronics equipment and services. The Lead Engineer in Systems Engineering will contribute to product development and technical analysis related to renewable generation and battery energy storage systems, while supporting customers with engineering expertise and ensuring high-quality project deliverables.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
Responsibilities
Provide product development and technical analysis related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, STATCOMS, Sync Condensers and large industrial drives
Expertise in developing models in PSS/E, PSLF, PowerFactory, PSCAD and other modeling tools
Expertise in tuning controller to achieve desired performance requirement established in grid codes
Develop technical understanding of electrical characteristics of GE power electronics products and their integration to electrical grids
Support customers with power systems engineering expertise; including equipment design, specification studies, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and failure mode analyses
Supporting continuous development of transmission and distribution connected products based on evolving codes and standards through participation in industry standards groups and leading innovative approaches to power equipment design
Effectively communicate to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions
Support domestic and international projects across regions depending on overall market needs and communicate customer needs and values back to GE
Actively participate on and support project teams ensuring high quality deliverables, budget, and on-time project metrics are met
Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are prized
Qualification
Required
Master's or PhD degree in electrical or electric power engineering, or related field of study
Bachelor's in electrical or electric power engineering with 3 years employment experience in related position will be considered
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in an engineering field and in MATLAB, PSCAD, PSSE, PSLF, Python, C. C#
Preferred
Demonstrated modeling and technical experience in technical performance analysis of electric power systems with power electronic sources or loads
Experience in planning and execution of technical projects relevant to electric power systems and equipment design
Experience with developing model in electromechanical domain like PSS/E, PSLF, PowerFactory etc (for Inverter Based Resource or other Power Electronics based models)
Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels of GE and customer/plant staff)
Understanding of grid systems interactions with power plant equipment and controls
Experience with time-domain simulation tools (ATP/EMTP desired, PSCAD/EMTDC required, and MATLAB desired)
Experience with Hardware in the loop testing (HIL) of control systems
Experience with programming environments to understand controller code and complex simulation modeling (Python or Fortran desired)
Demonstrated application of complex mathematics and engineering to real-world (not merely academic) electric power problems
Experience with time-domain simulation tools, specifically programming, tuning, and using user-written 'black box' models in PSCAD for wind turbine generators, solar inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or other advanced power electronic based systems
PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering or related science
Industry reputation, prior IEEE/CIGRE published articles related to practical (not overly-academic) topics, participation in industry standards working groups
Awarded patents on HV power equipment applications a plus
Experience with modeling and simulating inverter-based technologies in PSSE, PSLF, PowerFactory using both generic and user written models
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
The GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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