Lead Power Systems Engineer - Grid Integration and Stability, Consulting Services

GE Vernova

11d • $89,300 - $148,700 • Remote

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 Grid Integration and Stability (GIS) practice area within Consulting Services focuses on power system studies, including shunt and series compensations, FACTS, HVDC, synchronous condensers, STATCOMs, and power plant and transmission system dynamic controls. The team utilizes leading power system simulation software and has deep experience in voltage control, reactive planning, steady state, voltage and transient stability studies, renewable generation impacts, sub-synchronous resonance, and torsional and control interactions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or electric power engineering or related field of study and minimum three (3) years of industry experience performing transient analysis using simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP and steady state and dynamic analysis using large data base simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSLF and DSATools i.e., PSAT, TSAT and SSAT.
• Three (3) years of industry experience with the use and application of common programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN).
• OR Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, electric power engineering, or related field of study – no industry experience is required with this qualification.
• Strong background in power system analysis.
• Solid understanding of inverter-based resources (control system) design and application considerations with experience developing user-defined models.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced experience in creating and modifying dynamic user models in simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, DSATools i.e., PSAT, TSAT and SSAT and PSLF is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels of GE Vernova and customer/plant staff).
• Advanced 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 and C++ is a plus.
• Experience in electromagnetic transient simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP.
• Advanced experience with dynamic and time-domain simulation tools (e.g. FORTRAN programming of user-written models in PSCAD (“black box” models) and in EMTP as well as PSS/E, 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.
• IEEE/CIGRE published articles related to power systems engineering topics, participation in industry standards working groups.
• Experience with Data Center related studies is a plus.
• Project management experience.

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 resources (IBR) products like wind turbines, solar and battery storage.
• Evaluate grid code compliance and impact of renewable 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.
• Perform power system transient studies, and detailed equipment modeling using appropriate software tools.
• Develop technical understanding of electrical characteristics of GEV’s power electronic generation and transmission products and their integration to electrical grids.
• Effectively communicate results to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports or 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 prized.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior