Lead Engineer - Control & Protection

Description

• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Share engineering information and promote open dialogue.
• Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Document and communicate results of technical data generated.
• Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives.
• Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed.
• Provide technical leadership and interface with GSI Regions/GE Vernova Business Lines to estimate the optimized manhour cost for the engineering activities / other required activities for the execution of the project / Tender.

Requirements

• Knowledge on Relay Testing, Equipment Testing, Control / Protection scheme testing & SAS Commissioning experience (min 1 year) shall be given additional weightage.
• Bachelor’s (or) master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth understanding of substation protection systems, relay technologies, relay tripping philosophies, substation automation systems, Interface Engineering, LV Auxiliary Systems & Telecom Panels.
• Experience in CT and VT and its sizing calculations.
• Knowledge on Electrical Power systems and load flow and short circuit studies.
• Knowledge on Transformers/Reactors & associated Conditional Monitoring Devices etc.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective customer and team interactions.
• The role demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and long-term business goals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Fluent in English; additional language (any foreign Language) is a plus.
• Knowledge on protection relay application / setting calculations and coordination.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in control cable engineering in substations.
• Knowledge of different make Numerical protection relays and BCUs.
• Experience in IO Mapping with respect to the scheme drawings/troubleshoot of database issues in SAS system / RTU based system.
• Problem-Solving: Proficient in identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Knowledge on Major AIS & GIS components like Circuit breakers, Isolators, CSD, PDM & Interlocks scheme.
• Min 12-15 years in substation protection relay systems within EHV Electrical Substations, Oil & Gas or Power Transmission industries.
• Experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) environments with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge on Process Bus oriented digital CT/VTs & associated Circuit Breakers & Isolators
• Knowledge on PLCC/FOTE engineering and able to interface between CRP & SAS with Telecom Equipment.
• Experience of Control and Protection engineering up to 765kV/400kV/220KV and HVDC Project Substations (AIS/GIS/SOLAR/WIND). Ability to design and prepare scheme drawings as per project requirement in anyone of E-CAD Tool for min 4-6 years of experience (Ex. EB software/E-Plan/ AutoCAD Electrical/equivalent)
• Leadership: Strong leadership and team coordination abilities to guide and mentor junior engineers.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment.
• Experience in the LV/LT auxiliary systems.
• Experience of Substation automation system based on IEC61850-8-1(Station Bus) & IEC 61850-9-2(Process Bus) – Database Preparation in the automation/RTU software.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance