HVDC Control & Protection System Engineer

Overview

Design, model, and verify control and protection systems for HVDC projects.

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• performance simulation
• model conversion
• control strategies
• process improvement
• project planning

Tasks

-Support a standard product methodology mindset, seek opportunities to re-use solutions, improve quality and reliability whilst reducing the delivery timeline and associated costs -Ensure that project plans contain the necessary activities and studies required to meet the requirements of the customer and the proposed technical solution -Play a key role in engineering design reviews and technical leadership, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe, reliable and compliant solutions -Dynamic Performance Studies using both offline and online simulation tools. -Support improvements to existing algorithm/strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies -Support the business’ Tendering, Operations, Contractual and After Sales needs regarding: -Support continual improvement, raising the effectiveness and efficiency of the team through the introduction of tools, methods and process improvements and coordinating with the Continuous Improvement leaders -Promote collaboration between all projects and ensure Return of Experience is incorporated -Support development of new strategies for control, protection and sequencing (start-up/shut down sequence) to meet customer technical specifications if required -Conversion of PSS/E AC networks to PSCAD models. -Understand the key milestones in a project plan, their financial impact and ensuring the technical risks are understood and mitigated in accordance with the plan

Requirements

• pscad
• rscad
• hvdc
• rtds
• engineering degree
• technical leadership

What You Bring

-Hands on experience in PSCAD and RSCAD simulation tools -Understanding of functional characteristics of power systems and interactions between AC and HVDC systems -Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements, lead technical discussions with customers and develop client relationships -Process improvement or RCA experience or certification -Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel in order to support projects globally -Knowledge of HVDC Control, Protection and Sequencing strategy -Experience working in HVDC industry -Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business -AC network modelling in various simulation tools (RTDS and PSCAD) and its validation. -Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality and engineering integrity of the solution -Ability to define requirements and ensure they adhere to best practice -Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks -Strong written and verbal communication skills, experienced in creating and presenting technical reports and responding to clients’ technical questions -HVDC System modelling in PSCAD and RTDS. -Renewable AC networks (Solar, Wind parks) modelling in PSCAD and RSCAD and its validation. -Experienced in technical leadership

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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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