GE Vernova
Lead Engineer System Studies
Stafford
Posted 2 days ago
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Lead Engineer System Studies
Job Description: HVDC Power System Engineer
About the Role
This role is designed to interpret the customer’s technical enquiry and to design the most cost-effective overall solution for an HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current) installation, utilizing PES (Power Electronics Solutions).
The successful candidate will:
- Drive cost optimization for bought-out equipment
- Specify high-value equipment coverage for projects
- Develop and industrialize solutions tools and processes
- Provide technical expertise in power system engineering, with a focus on HVDC systems.
Essential Responsibilities
Core Technical Engineering
- Conduct insulation coordination studies, including:
- Simulation of temporary and transient overvoltages
- Determination of surge arrester energy ratings
- Perform network studies to validate:
- Correct interaction between equipment
- Control systems
- Integration with the broader network
- Execute reliability and availability studies and report findings to clients
- Calculate project losses and communicate results
- Coordinate engineering tasks to meet project/tender requirements
Development & Innovation
- Develop and industrialize tools and processes for engineering activities
- Stay at the forefront of HVDC technologies, optimizing control and protection solutions
- Create and deliver new analysis techniques and system study tools
- Lead process improvements with an emphasis on:
- Engineering discipline
- Adherence to company policies
- Quality procedures and technical reviews
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Business Representation & External Engagement
- Represent the business at external technical events, publishing papers
- Actively manage principal messages and uphold GE values
- Conduct internal problem-solving when needed
Safety & Compliance
- Comply with the GE Values Charter and resolve non-conformances promptly
- Identify and mitigate EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) risks
- Demonstrate proactive leadership in safety awareness
- Monitor team practices and provide immediate EHS feedback
Responsibilities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external teams
- Deliver mentorship and knowledge transfer to enhance team capability
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
- Degree in Engineering (or equivalent), with a focus on:
- Power systems
- Power electronics (minimum 2:1)
- Proven professional expertise in:
- Power system engineering
- (Preferable) HVDC system design
- Minimum of professional experience in the field
Technical Expertise Required
- Proficiency with system simulation tools:
- PSCAD
- PSS/E
- DigSilent
- RTDS
- MATLAB
- Python
- Isograph
- (Bonus: FORTRAN)
- Ability to perform:
- RMS system studies (load-flow, short circuit, stability, and harmonics)
- EMT system studies (transient overvoltages, TRV, ferro-resonance, ZMP)
- Insulation coordination
- Determine main equipment characteristics for HVDC (e.g., valves, control)
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Desired Additional Technical Skills
- Power quality studies and mitigation measures
- General knowledge of HVDC valves and their control systems
- Continuous presentation ability
- Advanced excelsius for insulation coordination
Senior-level Expertise
- Filter design for AC/DC and high-frequency harmonics:
- Design specifications for reactors, capacitors, resistors
- Creation of high-quality, cost-efficient equipment specifications
- Addresses components such as:
- Transformers
- Instrument transformers
- Surge arresters, capacitors, reactors
- Addresses components such as:
- EMC-RFI-PLC subject expertise
- Studies and mitigation solutions
- Earthing & bonding studies
Desired Competencies
- Project execution & financial awareness
Additional Information
- Relocation Assistance Provided: No
- Mission: At GE Vernova, electrification of the world goes hand-in-hand with decarbonisation. The company is committed to powering a sustainable future by delivering Nova—“a new, lower-carbon energy era”.
- Website: www.gevernova.com
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Skills
HVDC System Design
Insulation Coordination
Power System Engineering
PSCAD
PSS/E
DigSilent
RTDS
MATLAB
Python
FORTRAN
RMS System Studies
EMT System Studies
Power Quality Studies
Filter Design
Equipment Specification
Earthing and Bonding