Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
As the Verification and Validation Engineer, you will support the design and implementation of HVDC Control and Protection Systems by:
oAnalysing customer requirements.
oAssessing the necessary deviation from standard solutions.
oModelling the proposed HVDC control system.
oProviding requirements for the hardware and software teams to implement and validate the resulting system.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Execute, with guidance from lead engineers, the required control design, protection design & verification work packages on time and within defined budgets.
- Follow the departments standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines.
- PSSE / PSCAD and PSSE / RSCAD Power system network conversion, modelling and verification.
- Plant modelling of HVDC System in RSCAD & PSCAD and its verification.
- Design, create Factory System Test (FST) cases and review results against design requirements including leading Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with clients.
- Developing HVDC System and plant modelling in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, RSCAD, EMTP-RV etc including undertaking Dynamic Performance Studies and Protection co-ordination.
- Preparing control system requirements for the RTDS Lab setup including AC DC interface requirement, Plant Emulator Interface requirement and RSCAD Power system network conversion, modelling, and verification.
- Support R&D teams to develop existing and new products and tools.
- Support continual improvement, raising the effectiveness and efficiency of the team through the introduction of tools, methods and process improvements and coordinating with the Continuous Improvement leaders.
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Qualifications & Experience:
- Engineering degree or equivalent including electrical engineering, power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
- Demonstrated experience in the position of Verification Engineer in High Voltage field, with experience as a Control & Protection design Engineer.
- A good knowledge of overall 400kV substation, HVDC system (LCC/VSC/SVC) including control and protection system is essential.
- Experience of developing and working with PSCAD and RSCAD models is essential including knowledge of Overall HVDC System Operational Behaviour.
- Experience in technical leadership with ability to manage team of validation engineers.
- Excellent communication skills with a fluency in English language.
- Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, experienced in creating and presenting technical reports and responding to clients' technical questions.
- Willingness to travel to support projects globally and readiness for flexible with working hours.
- Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality and engineering integrity of the solution.
- Knowledge of applicable electrical standards such as IEC 61850, IEC 62351, IEC 12207, IEEE 15288, IEC 25010, IEC 27032, NERC/CIP.
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'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 energy transition.
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No