Lead Power Systems Engineer – Grid Integration and Stability, Consulting Services

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, large industrial drives, and FACTS
• Support customers with power systems engineering expertise; including modeling, analysis, equipment design and specification, and failure mode analysis
• Create, modify, and parametrize simulation models representing GE Vernova inverter-based resources (IBR) products like wind turbines, solar and battery storage
• Evaluate grid code compliance and impact of renewable projects in bulk power systems
• Support development of transmission and distribution connected IBR and distributed energy resource (DER) products for evolving codes and standards through participation in industry standards groups
• Perform power system transient studies, and detailed equipment modeling using appropriate software tools
• Develop technical understanding of electrical characteristics of GEV’s power electronic generation and transmission products and their integration to electrical grids
• Effectively communicate results to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions
• Enhance industry knowledge and present technical content in regional forums and conferences; serve as a thought leader in industry activities
• Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service, and innovation are prized

Requirements

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or electric power engineering or related field of study and minimum three (3) years of industry experience
• Three (3) years of industry experience performing transient analysis using simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP
• Steady state and dynamic analysis using large data base simulation tools like PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSLF, and DSATools i.e., PSAT, TSAT and SSAT
• Three (3) years of industry experience with the use and application of common programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN)
• OR Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, electric power engineering, or related field of study - no industry experience is required with this qualification
• Strong background in power system analysis
• Solid understanding of inverter-based resources (control system) design and application considerations with experience developing user-defined models
• Willingness to travel for supporting project work, meeting team members, attending industry standard working group meetings and conferences (up to 10%)