Job Description Summary

Job Description

About GE Grid Solutions: At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work: At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we are always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you will need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you will be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

• Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford.
• A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.
• Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities

• Customer requirements capture and analysis.
• Definition of Protection strategy for a HVDC project and Protection design for substations.
• Deliver power flow calculation, short-circuit analysis, protection, and instrumentation studies.
• Review and support Single Line diagrams and schematics creation for Protections scope.
• Deliver calculation note for the complete protection system.
• Define protection specification test strategy, define detailed test plans and procedures and execute/lead/supervise tests execution.
• Lead and support FAT tests for his/her scope.
• Collaborate with different stakeholders (Project Manager, technical experts, site team, ...) to ensure successful delivery of his/her scope of work.

• Interface with equipment supplier, monitor manufacturing of cabinets and supervise Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
• Participate in the investigation of technical problems and the establishment of procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences.
• Assist site activities relevant to the installation and commissioning of the control system.
• Prepare replies to customer comments on technical submittals in coordination with project management.
• Attend, as needed, meeting with customers/contractors/ consultants for technical discussions.
• Follow the departments standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines.
• Apply engineering policies and procedures.

• Support department Continuous Improvement activities.

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.
• Solid knowledge of Electrical systems Engineering.
• Minimum of 5-year experience in Protections development in similar application field to HVDC: Oil&Gas, Electrical Substations, transmission, and distribution, ...
• Working experience with IED (intelligent electronic device)
• Knowledge about norms, standards, and technologies of Protections design in transmission and distribution systems: IEC, IEEE, ...
• Solid experience in Power Systems analysis and related development tools: MathCAD, Matlab, DigSilent PowerFactory, PowerFlow ...
• Good understanding of control and Automation principles.
• Technical documentation and communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Accountability and decision makings skills
• Languages: English

• Experience in project management and related tools and process: SmartSheet, reporting, ...
• Languages: French