Lead Control & Protection Engineer
About The Position
The Lead Control & Protection Software Engineer will be part of a highly motivated, dynamic team of engineers working on the design, development, and maintenance of control and protection system application software for LCC and VSC HVDC schemes, following the full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle). As a Lead Engineer, you will report within the Product Care Department. This role is in an exciting and dynamic field of control engineering where GE has a leading contribution with worldwide recognition. The Product Care function maintains Control and Protection application software, platform, valve electronics, handles obsolescence, and implements a life cycle process for included parts, including customer communication strategies.
Requirements
- Engineering degree in Computer Science or power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
- Lead design and development of event and rate driven application software for control and protection systems.
- Competent on functional characteristics of power systems and interactions between AC and HVDC systems.
- Knowledge of PSCAD and competent using MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools.
- Promote Agile Software development practices within the team.
- Lead team members on Git, Jira and Confluence for version control, task/defect management and documentation.
- Strong written/verbal communication skills and can-do attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Process improvement or RCA experience or certification.
- Experience working in HVDC industry.
- Knowledge of HVDC Control, Protection and Sequencing strategy.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall requirements, design, implementation, and testing of HVDC Control and Protection application software.
- Work as part of an expert team, giving ample opportunity for learning design and development skills highly relevant for working with any control and protection system, in particular, power electronics systems and grid technology.
- Execute the analysis, simulation, test, and integration required to define and support assigned components, modules, or systems that meet business standards.
- Propose solutions utilizing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline, analytical thinking, and technical experience in solving problems.
- Coach and mentor team members with less experience, lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
- Develop skills within the team and manage performance.
- Lead and active participation in continuous improvement activities.
- Responsible for operational planning/execution within a technical discipline.
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
- 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
