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Primary Design Engineer

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Primary Design Engineer

Singapore

Job Description Summary

The incumbent is responsible to carry out engineering designs in the primary plant discipline for AIS/GIS/Renewable Energy/FACTs projects and tenders in accordance with the project specifications, agreed timeframes. To validate the correct implementation of these designs by participation to factory FAT and site installation / testing supporting.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Plan for overall engineering work for the projects assigned and create master drawing list for project.
  • Create Distribution of Responsibility for a project involving different parties.
  • Based on the different nature of projects, Propose Design strategy with execution plan.
  • Develop Single line Diagram for Primary Electrical Equipment.
  • Design substation building and equipment layout for GIS substation.
  • Design layout and sections for AIS substation, comply with safety clearance, transportation clearance, working clearance according to international standards.
  • System Integration of equipment for Substation system.
  • Grounding calculation for grounding resistivity, cable size, step, and touch voltage base on soil resistivity test; and perform grounding system design for equipment, cable support, and all accessories. Ensure safety design of personnel in the substation.
  • Cable supporting system design, Underground cable conduit bank design, Cable Route design and HV power cable system design. Good knowledge about Single-point Bonding, both-ends bonding, cross bonding system for HV cable. Good knowledge about HV cable construction and specification.
  • Lightning protection design for Air Insulated Switchgear and building.
  • Cable size calculation, Current rating calculation, Short current calculation.
  • Calculation of Short Current Force and Mechanical Force on equipment.
  • Calculation for wind force, seismic force, tensile force, pinch force, on overhead conductor and equipment conductor.
  • Prepare equipment technical data sheet, like Transformer, GIS, HV Circuit Breaker HV Disconnector, Surge Arrester, HV Power Cable, Shunt reactor, STATCOM, SVC, Harmonic Filters. Good knowledge about all related equipment and devices. Able to choose the correct primary equipment base on customer requirement and practice.
  • Interface and coordinate with civil contractor for Equipment foundation design, Building Architecture design, Room size define based on equipment installation clearance, Cable trench, Cable conduit, cable tunnel and Manhole design.
  • Interface and review the documents from equipment factory.
  • Interface and coordinate with Project Manager, Project Engineering Manager, Customer's Technical Team, Supplier's Technical Team to ensure quality engineering work and engineering schedule.

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Qualifications/ Requirements

  • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
  • At least 2 years of related experience in AIS/GIS/Renewable Energy/FACTs for Primary Plant Design
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skill in view of projects & countries coverage.

Desired Characteristics and Skills

  • Detailed oriented in design and to ensure good quality of drawing
  • Collaborative and able to work effectively with team members, customers, and suppliers.
  • Responsive & possess good time management
  • AutoCAD

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Singapore
Job ID: GE_power-1542629015
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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