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Power Systems Engineer

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Power Systems Engineer

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova's Power Conversion business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power requirements for their high-performance, efficient and demanding applications. We work with the world's major, industry, maritime and defense organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency, whilst delivering capability and decarbonisation through our advanced electrical power and propulsion systems, including our specialist class leading electric motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

The role of Power System Engineer is an exceptional opportunity to make a real impact at one of the world's leading energy technology companies, providing electric power and propulsion systems on large scale global projects, whilst developing into an important member of our class-leading team of engineering specialists.

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The Power Systems team helps solve exciting problems using advanced analytical tools and develop safe and operational performance-led solutions. The Power Systems Engineer will be involved throughout the design & development, procurement, manufacturing, test and commissioning phases of projects, and also possibly delivering in-service design and obsolescence support. You will use your key skills, knowledge and experience to support and influence the development and delivery of power systems.

In this role you will focus on:

  • Undertake power system studies and analysis using advanced simulation software, such as MATLAB, DigSilent &/or eTAP.
  • Support system and equipment design and specification, support test & validation, commissioning and in through life service support.
  • Ability to produce clear and concise engineering documentation.
  • Support ensuring Power System designs comply with the relevant health & safety, international standards, and class society rules where applicable.
  • We are looking for a professional engineer who:
  • Has applicable, transferrable equipment and systems level knowledge & experience, ideally with relevant domain experience in industrial, marine or naval defence applications.
  • Has working knowledge of power conversion and supporting systems.
  • Can work with initiative on challenges, problem solving, ambitious, highly motivated and driven to succeed.
  • Has awareness of marine classification society, MIL or DEF standards.
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short-term working.

Qualification Requirements:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant subject, relevant experience would be beneficial.
  • Is a sole UK National and holds, or is eligible to obtain, UK security clearance to SC level.
  • Working towards IEng or CEng qualification, or similar.

You can expect from us:

  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Attractive compensation package.
  • Flexible benefits you can personalise.
  • Company pension contribution; income protection; private health insurance; life assurance, healthy lifestyle account.
  • 34 days' vacation including national holidays.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Glasgow, UK
Job ID: GE_power-1736632754
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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