Lead NPI Controls Engineer - Energy Storage Systems

Job Description Summary

The Lead Controls Engineer - Energy Storage Systems works as part of the NPI Controls Engineering Team in an international environment and will be responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of energy storage solutions within Solar & Storage Solutions. This includes but it is not limited to AC systems, DC systems, Power Conversion and Plant-level controls up to and including interfaces with upper level customer control systems.

Job Description

About Us:

Come bring your energy to change the world. Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition. GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.

• Development, validation, and installation of all energy storage systems including auxiliary systems e.g. chillers, BMS
• Participate in all phases of software & controls development from product definition to production release
• Implement performance and reliability enhancements into the product
• Participate in design, code reviews, testing and software validation
• Understand the rules and regulations associated with regional electricity markets
• Support problem identification and resolution of new and installed products
• Develop, improve, and administrate customer overview and operational training material for the energy storage
• Work across engineering and services organizations to prepare documentation for installation, commissioning, and operations for use by internal GE employees and our customers

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering / Science or in STEM from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with developing software & controls for energy storage systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in energy storage controls, validation and verification, formal design methodology, systems integration, advanced controls or related technologies.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with GE's MarkVIe product family and of GE's Cimplicity software (SCADA).
• Experienced embedded firmware developer.
• Knowledge of power conversion systems and controls.
• Knowledge of communication networks (copper, FO) and their design, SW and Hardware.
• Familiarity with standard industrial protocols such as OPC-UA and Modbus, as well as standard messaging protocols such as MQTT.
• Experience with Matlab, Simulink, and/or Python.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodology.
• Technical project leadership experience.
• Advanced Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc.
• Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information.
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Curiosity, passion for excellence, drive to deliver on-time.
• Can present technical plans in voice of customer.
• Self-start attitude is strongly requested.