Lead Power Systems Studies Engineer

Overview

Lead power system studies engineer for HV transmission projects, from concept to delivery

Key Responsibilities

• load‑flow
• harmonic analysis
• system architecture
• substation design
• ram studies
• customer liaison

Tasks

-Once a suitable consultant has been engaged, set them to work, answer queries, monitor progress and validate the work that they produce. -Work closely with the mechanical-electrical teams and ensure that the practical realisation of the Power System design is an efficient and cost effective as possible. -Undertake provisional load-flow studies, with PowerFactory DIgSILENT or similar a software tool, for the purpose of initial system design and equipment sizing. -Continue to work closely with the mechanical-electrical teams and ensure complete alignment between the Power System design and the practical realization of the project. -Manage any third-party resources, engage to undertake more detailed studies, such as harmonic analysis, required to further develop the proposed design, including the validation of the work produced. -Identifying the studies to be performed, preparing procurement specifications, and working closely with the Sourcing team to engage the entity that will perform the full set of project studies. -Continue to be the main point of contact to the Customer for all topics related to Power System Studies and answer questions or queries that may be raised. -Developing the initial system architecture and advising the Customer on areas of difficulty or where designs can be optimised. -On and Offshore substations to facilitate windfarm connections and other renewable technologies. -Manage the Customer approval process and ensure that the Customers comments are answered in a comprehensive and timely manner. -Expansion and reinforcement of existing transmission substations and networks -Engage with the Customer, as required, to articulate the Power System solution and answer questions or queries that may be raised. -Undertake provisional RAM Studies (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) to ensure the proposed solution meets the Clients expectations.

Requirements

• msc
• 7+ years
• hv transmission
• harmonic management
• pss®e
• blocksim

What You Bring

-An MSc (or equivalent) in Power Systems Engineering. (Or equivalent experience) -Understanding the customers’ power system requirements, regulatory constraints and standards that need to be adhered too. -Excellent communication and report-writing skills. -Demonstrable experience (over 7 years) working in a role where you are undertaking electrical study work on high voltage transmission systems, and have a strong working knowledge of the following topics: -Harmonic Management -Proficiency in power system analysis tools (e.g., PSS®E, PowerFactory DIgSILENT, PSCAD) -Be a competent user of a RAM Studies (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) software application such as ReliaSoft - BlockSIM (or equivalent)

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Benefits

-Network compensation and stability projects

About Ge Vernova

-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.

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