Secondary Design Engineer

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Ge Vernova
Energy tech co. that designs, builds, services gas, nuclear, hydro, steam & wind power systems globally.
Design and deliver secondary protection & control systems for HV substations in ANZ.
8 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Silverwater, New South Wales, Australia
Office Full-Time
Company Size
76,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Digital Solutions
Sustainability
Smart Grid Technologies
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Power
Gas Power
Steam Power
Nuclear
Hydro Power
Wind
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Role
What you would be doing
design engineering
certification
test planning
documentation
customer interface
apac guidance
  • Manage workload of own design works, while interfacing design activities of others and customer requirements
  • Perform, lead, or manage design and related technical scope from Preliminary, and Detailed Design including successful completion of regulatory design certification or plant licensing as well as procurement packages and hand-off to suppliers for implementation all applicable system, and component requirements; interfaces, function, performance, design assurance process, qualification, standards, regulatory guidance, certification or licensing commitments, technical contract, human factors, safety hazards, reliability, cyber Collaborate with system supplier implementation teams to develop, perform, and review unit, module, system, and integration test plans, procedures, and reports including factory acceptance test, site acceptance test, construction, pre-operational, and start-up tests.
  • Support secondary system design and development through preliminary and detailed design, fabrication, assembly, production test, validation test as well as site installation, start-up test, and commissioning.
  • Manage all necessary documentation to/from customer in regards to the secondary system design.
  • Interface and provide guidance to design team across APAC ensuring ANZ requirements and standards are met
  • Interface to customers (&customers partners) on matters relating to secondary design and ensure compliance in the design
  • Perform Design Engineering technical work scopes or manage project scopes (secondary design for protection and control, SAS – Substation automation systems)
What you bring
electrical degree
5 years
sas
hv protection
leadership
english
  • Degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical or control engineering
  • Leadership by influence with strong team player attributes.
  • Able to manage the details while not losing sight of the big picture under focus.
  • Willingness to travel (20%) and perform site activities
  • Strong business acumen, execution driven. High energy, positive individual loving operational challenges with proactivity.
  • Ability to interact with term members from different cultural backgrounds.
  • min 5 years’ experience in design of secondary protection control system of HV AC substations and thorough knowledge in SAS -Substation automation system architectures.
  • Engineering and Business knowledge, with possible experience in T&D/ Energy/ Grid / substation automation activities.
  • Ability to summarize data of a complex project, and to be able communicate the key message as needed.
  • Complete configurations of secondary system devices such as but not limited to HMI, Gateway, switches, time clocks and capable of performing FAT/SAT of the same
  • Fluency in English language.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
April 2024
Founded
The company emerged from the spin-off of GE's energy units in April 2024.
>$10B Quarterly Revenue
Revenue Growth
Achieves over $10 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by demand for power infrastructure and digital solutions.
$3B
Wind Turbine Backlog
Maintains a significant backlog in wind turbine orders, reflecting strong market demand.
25%
Global Electricity Supply
Contributes to generating 25% of the world’s electricity through its installed turbines and grids.
  • Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings.
  • Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies.
  • On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects.
  • Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain.
  • Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure.
  • Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.
Culture + Values
  • Relentlessly focused on advancing the world’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
  • Believes in working with customers, partners, and communities to create innovative energy solutions that make a meaningful difference.
  • Prioritizes excellence, integrity, and accountability in everything they do.
  • Committed to driving real change through technology and partnerships that will transform the global energy landscape.
Environment + Sustainability
2050 target
Net zero commitment
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
  • Focused on reducing emissions through advanced energy technologies.
  • Maximizing use of renewable energy sources and leveraging digital solutions for energy efficiency.
  • Solutions aim to decarbonize industries and help customers meet their sustainability goals.
Inclusion & Diversity
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Secondary Design Engineer at Ge Vernova in Silverwater, New South Wales, Australia