Sr. Controls Engineer

GE Vernova•Town of Niskayuna, NY

About The Position

The Senior HVDC Control System Engineer is an established leader in his or her respective engineering team. He or she drives business strategy through detailed technical and economic understanding of the marketplace and takes the initiative to drive business leaders to provide customers with the best solutions that positively impact business. As a Senior Engineer – HVDC Control Systems, you will enable the Energy Transition through the development of HVDC converter models and advanced controls. You will lead and contribute to R&D programs aligned with GE Vernova’s energy businesses such as Grid Solutions, 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 and the Department of Defense. 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. Are you ready to join our world-class team of researchers and do you have “The Energy to Change the World”?

Requirements

Doctorate degree in an Engineering field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in design, development and validation of advanced control of power electronic converter equipment or a Master’s degree in an Engineering field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in design, development and validation of advanced control of power electronic converter equipment.
3 to 5 years experience with advanced controllers, optimization, estimation, or detection algorithms.
3 to 5 years experience in algorithm development and software implementation for complex physical systems (e.g., HVDC converter, converters integrating renewable resources into the AC transmission grid, converter in industrial applications, transportation systems, etc s).
Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C, C++, or Python. Knowledge of PSCAD would be an advantage.
Strong background in power electronics
Deep understanding of Voltage-Sourced Converter (VSC) HVDC schemes. Some knowledge of LCC (Line Commutated Converter) would also be advantageous.
Experience with real-time implementation of system solutions in a variety of hardware platforms including development of hardware-in-the-loop simulation platforms for control performance validation
Experience developing controls solutions for industrial and AC transmission grid applications
Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques and the application of those in a controller context
Experience developing cyber-security algorithms
Exposure to industrial control hardware programming and industrial control software development
Proficiency in source code management through git/github
Experience with application for government funding and project proposal writing including tendering document for commercial offers
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership
Experience interacting with customers and regulatory stakeholders (e.g. TSO’s, developers, government bodies)
Experience with program management, which includes setting up schedules, milestones, technical reviews, tracking funding, etc.
Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea from a concept to a product

Responsibilities

Lead diverse teams as well contribute individually at a senior level in the development and application of advanced technology solutions to GE Vernova products and services using modeling, advanced controls.
Validate performance of developed solutions through both real-time and offline simulations and application on target systems.
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 the Advanced Research Center and partners from industry, academia, and government agencies.

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