Principal Engineer - Controls & Protection System Application

Overview

Lead VSC control and protection system design, development, and deployment for HVDC projects.

Key Responsibilities

• control deployment
• model development
• system integration
• protection schemes
• root cause
• process improvement

Tasks

-Be the owner of all aspects of Control & Protection system deployment, system Configuration, and validation, as well as all usual integration challenges of the control & protection system -Represent the business externally at conferences or in professional working bodies (IEC, CIGRE etc) and maintain active relationship with relevant academic institutions to promote research projects and other academic cooperations. -Identify and drive improvements in engineering, operational tools, processes, systems & technical solutions to improve our customer value and business efficiency -Work closely with Team Managers to plan execution strategies, provide engineering estimates, identify risks and put mitigation strategies for new opportunities -Review and approve technical documentation, including control and protection settings, manuals, and test procedures. -Actively support Consulting Engineers with staff development & succession planning. Participate interviews for promotions or hirings within Engineering/Technology up to the level of Senior Engineer. -Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on control, protection, and integration issues. -Development of PSCAD Network Model, Control MATLAB application Model, Control system block diagram, ONM Manuals. MATLAB application unit and system integration testing. -Conduct system studies, including modelling, simulation, and stability analysis of VSC networks. -Overseeing the overall technical solution that meets customer Requirement based on reference Solution. -Participate Patent Evaluation Board (PEB) to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company. -Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex VSC control and protection issues. -Maintain an active role in product introduction, cost improvements, schedule adherence and problem resolution to meet business needs. Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams within the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, supply, or field issues. -Develop and implement protection schemes for VSC-based systems, ensuring reliability and compliance with industry standards. -Collaborate with project teams, NPI, Product care utilities, and vendors for system integration, testing, and commissioning. -Uphold the principles of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) within the teams. -Provide ad-hoc technical guidance to the Engineering/Technology leadership team as required, e.g., joining customer negotiations or supplier audits. -Stay updated with emerging technologies, standards, and best practices in VSC systems and power system protection.

Requirements

• 12+ years
• hvdc
• pscad
• matlab
• phd
• leadership

What You Bring

-Ability to work independently and make strategic engineering decisions. -Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations in power electronic systems. -12+ years of experience in power electronics, HVDC- LCC or VSC-based system design. -Experience with offshore wind HVDC projects. -Familiarity with real-time digital simulation (RTDS/HIL testing). -PSSE / PSCAD and PSSE / RSCAD Power system network conversion, modelling and verification. -Knowledge of IEC 61850, IEEE standards, and grid codes for VSC and HVDC applications. -Strong leadership and mentoring abilities. -Proven track record in leading complex engineering projects and teams. -Effective communication and technical documentation skills. -Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. -Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. -Experience with PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, Dig SILENT, or similar simulation tools. -Strong expertise in VSC control theory, modulation strategies, and power system protection.

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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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