Job Description Summary
As a Senior Engineer - Power Systems, you will enable the Energy Transition through the development of models, conducting technical systems studies, and providing innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and reliability of power transmission systems. You will lead and contribute to R&D programs aligned with GE Vernova's energy businesses such as Grid Solutions, Electrification Software, Power Conversion and Storage, Wind and Power including Gas Power, Nuclear and Hydro as well as with U.S. Government Agencies such as the Department of Energy. The technologies developed under these programs will be matured and transitioned into products to drive breakthrough impact for our company, our customers, and our society.
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This role gives an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to innovate, expand their design skill and personal development within a globally recognized expert team in HVDC. The role covers all scope of a HVDC systems from design, to prototyping, to New Product Introduction. It also covers other aspects of HVDC including the forthcoming HVDC multiterminal network, both its protection and control. The candidate will play a major role in technical decisions and design phases and will be involved in interactions with other HVDC engineering functions within GE Vernova Grid Solutions and third parties such as HVDC customers, national laboratories, suppliers, standard committees, universities.
The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated, dynamic team of engineers working on the development of the next generation of HVDC converters and multiterminal HVDC applications. Are you ready to join our world-class team of researchers and do you have "The Energy to Change the World"?
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.
Why we come to work:
At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll 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'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior HVDC Engineer - Power Systems, you will:
- Perform systems studies and collaborate with GE Vernova colleagues and consultants to assess the performance of HVDC systems and their impact on the transmission grid, including, but not limited to, steady-state, dynamic and transient studies as well as harmonics study.
- Develop and review technical specifications of HVDC systems, ancillary equipment and engineering services in accordance with international standards, best practices and relevant industry standards.
- Provide project development support in areas of technical feasibility, conceptual design, and detailed design associated with HVDC projects including front end engineering design (FEED).
- Evaluate grid code compliance standards and their impact on HVDC projects in bulk power systems
- Lead technical discussions and negotiations with manufacturers, suppliers and contractors during feasibility assessment, detailed design and tendering to ensure no gap in scope and compliance with the technical requirements.
- Document technology and results through patent applications, technical reports, and publications.
- Ensure that solutions adopted are both technically appropriate and that GE Vernova has freedom to utilize these solutions.
- Transfer technology to engineering teams in GE Vernova to be included in next generation products and services.
- Stay current with advances in system technologies to seek out new ideas and applications.
- Work in a team environment with colleagues across GE Vernova including its Advanced Research Center, and partners from industry, academia, and government agencies.
Requirements:
- Doctorate degree in an Engineering field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in design, development and validation of power converters
OR
- Master's degree in an Engineering field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in design, development and validation of power converters.
- 3 to 5 years experience in power system simulations including power flow, short-circuit, dynamic and transient stability analyses.
- 3 to 5 years experience in PSCAD-EMTDC, PSS/E, EMTP, RTDS, Opal-RT.
- 3 to 5 years experience in interconnection or planning studies
- Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
Desired:
- Solid understanding of inverter-based resources design, control and applications considerations (e.g., HVDC converter, HVDC multiterminal scheme, Wind/solar converter, STATCOM, SVC, Rectifiers, Filters, Drives, etc).
- Proven knowledge and practical experience in performing the specific aspects of design, implementation and testing of HVDC power transmission schemes and equipment.
- Deep understanding of HVDC schemes including Voltage Source Converter (VSC) and LCC (Line Commutated Converter)
- Experience of working with HVDC OEMs, HVDC project owners, transmission system owners/operators or consultancies delivering to such projects.
- Demonstrable knowledge of HVDC system/equipment including land and submarine cables, converter transformer, circuit breakers, reactors, surge arrestors, VSC and LCC HVDC technologies, and its auxiliary systems.
- Experience with real-time implementation of system solutions in a variety of hardware platforms including development of hardware-in-the-loop simulation platforms for control performance validation
- Experience in transient overvoltage analysis including insulation coordination design.
- Experience in harmonic performance design and mitigation measures.
- Experience in both steady-state and transient circuit analysis.
- Experience in developing technical specifications of high voltage power equipment
- Familiar with interconnection and interoperability standards of inverter-based resources such as IEEE 2800
- Experience with application for government funding and project proposal writing including tendering document for commercial offers
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership
- Experience interacting with customers and regulatory stakeholders (e.g. TSO, ISOs, etc)
- Experience with program management, which includes setting up schedules, milestones, technical reviews, tracking funding, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea from a concept to a product
We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.
*On site in Niskayuna, NY
The salary range for this position is 111,200.00 - 173,100.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.111,200.00 - 173,100.00 - 185,400.00 USD Annual
Projected Close Out: June 1st, 2025
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes