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.

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.