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Control and Protection Engineer
Ge Vernova
Energy tech co. that designs, builds, services gas, nuclear, hydro, steam & wind power systems globally.
Design and implement control & protection systems for HVDC/AC grid substations
6d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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
cost estimation
protection design
power modelling
technical specs
simulation studies
tool deployment
Work with the Proposal Manager, Engineering team, and assigned multi-discipline engineers to provide up to full “Engineer, Procure, & Construct” estimates for HV Substations, conventional utility, industrial, & renewable substations, P&C and equipment programs, Systems & Communications projects, and BOP projects including FACTS, HVDC Segments
Integrate EHS requirements based on project Strategy and deploy HAZID (Hazard identification) sessions at different project phases.
Protection coordination design and validation, control, protection, and sequencing strategy specifications, parameters tuning to meet grid stability criteria specified in customer technical specifications.
Write technical specifications for LV and Control/Protection and services, working with PM’s & Sourcing to manage quotes and vendor responses.
Design and implement methodologies, templates, and libraries that provide the most accurate cost estimates with the least amount of engineering effort for a given customer scope.
Responsible for technical proposal accuracy including technical specifications & clarifications/ assumptions/ exceptions, quantifying design and deliverables, installation work scope definition, cost allocation, bill of materials, and estimation of engineering, installation and testing/commissioning based on customer specifications and/or industry standards (IEEE, NESC, ANSI, NEMA, IEC, etc.), sourcing, and historical data.
Collaborate with other functions to integrate control and protection systems into overall project designs.
Performing PSSE/PSCAD and PSSE/RSCAD Power system network conversion, modelling, and verification, Prepare RSCAD model and perform study on Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) model FACTS project.
Provide technical support to create subcontractors and power equipment bid packages.
Plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, RSCAD, PSCAD etc) and its verification, dynamic performance studies using both offline and online simulation tools
Deliver high technical quality of GE’s proposals in LV Secondary side including processes & programs that make the proposals more accepted (compliant or clarified), effective, and cost competitive to the customer with reduced overall-performance risk.
Deploy Engineering tools (CAD, PDM/DMS) as per project requirements.
Develop and implement control and protection schemes for substation systems, including engineering BOQ, drawings, calculations, and technical specifications for both tender and execution stages.
Design and develop substation control philosophies, protection single-line diagrams (SLD), as well as control and protection, and SCADA systems, auxiliary supply systems, and associated equipment.
Defining control system requirements for the software architecture, development, and verification
Perform basic studies in LV Secondary side and necessary to verify proper specification and design of proposed solutions.
What you bring
relay coordination
autocad
rtds
bachelor ee
problem solving
power systems
Knowledge of waveform and fault analysis
Engineering management skills to handle engineering tasks, timelines, and resources efficiently.
Experience in technical problem solving.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical issues.
First experience in managing subcontracted design work package (preferably externally)
Ability to use control and protection software tools such as relay coordination software, and simulation programs.
Protection, Control and interlocking schematic, cubicle layout design, manufacturing and testing. Relevant IEC/IEEE standards for substation design.
Willingness to travel globally and work in diverse environments.
Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Power system behaviors and application of protection to power systems.
Knowledge of RTDS/RSCAD will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of various protection schemes including overcurrent, differential, distance, and busbar protection.
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze and interpret relay settings, coordination curves, and fault records.
Technical leadership and mentoring good technical communication skills.
Strong understanding of electrical power systems, including generators, transformers, switchgear, and transmission lines.
Experience in modelling of converters for FACTS/HVDC/ drives is considered as an advantage.
Able to interpretate and work with HVDC System and plant modelling in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, RSCAD, EMTP-RV etc. including undertaking Dynamic Performance Studies and Protection co-ordination.
Experience with project risk management, financial processes, and global tendering requirements.
Good command of secondary engineering tools (AutoCAD, Engineering Base).
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or relevant educational degree.
Fluency in English is mandatory
Sound knowledge of Transmission and Distribution protection, control, and auxiliary products. Familiar with substation automation system interfaces.
At least 3 years experiences on substation integration design, with minimum 5 years experiences in substation protection, control and auxiliary system design.
Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery.
Familiar with project technical management processes, preferably in a multi-disciplinary team’s context with multiple interfaces
Ability to deliver under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
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