GE Vernova · 16 hours ago
Senior Power Systems Engineer
Niskayuna
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $189K/yr
7+ years expGE Vernova is a leader in energy solutions, and they are seeking a Senior HVDC Power System Engineer to drive business strategy and provide innovative solutions for power transmission systems. The role involves conducting technical studies, leading R&D programs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the efficiency and reliability of HVDC systems.
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Responsibilities
Perform systems studies and collaborate with GE Vernova colleagues and consultants to assess the performance of HVDC systems and their impact on the transmission grid, including, but not limited to, steady-state, dynamic and transient studies as well as harmonics study
Develop and review technical specifications of HVDC systems, ancillary equipment and engineering services in accordance with international standards, best practices and relevant industry standards
Provide project development support in areas of technical feasibility, conceptual design, and detailed design associated with HVDC projects including front end engineering design (FEED)
Evaluate grid code compliance standards and their impact on HVDC projects in bulk power systems
Lead technical discussions and negotiations with manufacturers, suppliers and contractors during feasibility assessment, detailed design and tendering to ensure no gap in scope and compliance with the technical requirements
Document technology and results through patent applications, technical reports, and publications
Ensure that solutions adopted are both technically appropriate and that GE Vernova has freedom to utilize these solutions
Transfer technology to engineering teams in GE Vernova to be included in next generation products and services
Stay current with advances in system technologies to seek out new ideas and applications
Work in a team environment with colleagues across GE Vernova including its Advanced Research Center, and partners from industry, academia, and government agencies
Qualification
Required
Doctorate (PhD) degree in an Engineering field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in design, development and validation of inverter-based resources interconnecting with transmission power systems or a Master's degree in an Engineering field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in design, development and validation of inverter-based resources interconnecting with transmission power systems
3 to 5 years experience in power system simulations including power flow, short-circuit, dynamic and transient stability analyses
3 to 5 years experience in PSCAD-EMTDC, PSS/E, EMTP, RTDS, Opal-RT
3 to 5 years experience in interconnection or planning studies
Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
Minimum of 3 days per week in the office in Niskayuna, NY
Preferred
Solid understanding of inverter-based resources design, control and applications considerations (e.g., HVDC converter, HVDC multiterminal scheme, Wind/solar converter, STATCOM, SVC, Rectifiers, Filters, Drives, etc)
Proven knowledge and practical experience in performing the specific aspects of design, implementation and testing of HVDC power transmission schemes and equipment
Deep understanding of HVDC schemes including Voltage Source Converter (VSC) and LCC (Line Commutated Converter)
Experience of working with HVDC OEMs, HVDC project owners, transmission system owners/operators or consultancies delivering to such projects
Demonstrable knowledge of HVDC system/equipment including land and submarine cables, converter transformer, circuit breakers, reactors, surge arrestors, VSC and LCC HVDC technologies, and its auxiliary systems
Experience with real-time implementation of system solutions in a variety of hardware platforms including development of hardware-in-the-loop simulation platforms for control performance validation
Experience in transient overvoltage analysis including insulation coordination design
Experience in harmonic performance design and mitigation measures
Experience in both steady-state and transient circuit analysis
Experience in developing technical specifications of high voltage power equipment
Familiar with interconnection and interoperability standards of inverter-based resources such as IEEE 2800
Experience with application for government funding and project proposal writing including tendering document for commercial offers
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership
Experience interacting with customers and regulatory stakeholders (e.g. TSO, ISOs, etc)
Experience with program management, which includes setting up schedules, milestones, technical reviews, tracking funding, etc
Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea from a concept to a product
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
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
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
A tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
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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