Lead Application Engineer - Grid Integration and Stability
About The Position
Consulting Services, a part of GE Vernova, offers global clients a wide range of solutions across the entire spectrum of power generation, delivery, and utilization. The Consulting Services team has comprehensive global experience in power system studies, including in-depth experience in analyzing shunt and series compensations, application of SVCs, FACTS, HVDC, synchronous condensers, STATCOMs, and power plant and transmission system dynamic controls. The team has extensive professional experience with leading power system simulation and analysis software tools such as PSLF, PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD, EMTP, ASPEN, ETAP, and other specialized in-house tools. The team also has deep experience with voltage control and reactive planning issues, as well as the tools and procedures that are most effective in studying them. They perform detailed steady state, voltage and transient stability studies of regional transmission systems, generation interconnections, and renewable generation impacts, as well as specialized studies for sub-synchronous resonance, and torsional and control interactions.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, electric power engineering, or related field of study – no industry experience is required with this qualification OR Master’s degree in electrical engineering or electric power engineering with 3 years of experience.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience performing transient analysis using simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC, EMTP, PSS/E, PowerFactory or PSLF.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience with the use and application of common programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN).
Nice To Haves
- Solid understanding of inverter-based resources (control system) design and application considerations.
- Strong background in power system analysis.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels of GE Vernova and customer/plant staff).
- Experience with steady state and dynamic analysis using large data base simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSLF and use of programming languages like C, C++.
- Experience in creating and modifying dynamic user models in simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory and PSLF.
- Experience in creating and modifying dynamic models for use in simulation tools like ATP/EMTP, PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP-RV.
- Advanced experience in electromagnetic transient simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC, EMTP (e.g. FORTRAN programming of user-written models in PSCAD (“black box” models) and in EMTP, use of Python/MATLAB scripting to automate execution and analysis of multiple simulations).
- Demonstrated application of complex mathematics and engineering to real-world electric power system problems.
- Industry reputation, IEEE/CIGRE published articles related to practical power systems engineering topics, participation in industry standards working groups.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical analysis related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, large industrial drives and FACTS.
- Support customers with power systems engineering expertise; including modeling, analysis, equipment design and specification, and failure mode analysis.
- Create, modify and parametrize simulation models representing GE Vernova inverter-based resource (IBR) products like wind turbines, solar and battery storage.
- Evaluate grid code compliance standards and their impact on renewable energy projects in bulk power systems.
- Support development of transmission and distribution connected IBR and distributed energy resource (DER) products for evolving codes and standards through participation in industry standards groups and leading innovative approaches to power system analysis.
- Perform power system transient studies, and detailed equipment modeling using appropriate software tools.
- Effectively communicate results to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports and presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions.
- Enhance industry knowledge and present technical content in regional forums and conferences; serve as a thought leader in industry activities.
- Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are valued.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova 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 financial planning consultants
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- disability benefits
- life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- permissive time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
