General Electric Hiring for Lead Engineer- Control Software at Noida, India Full Time

Job Description Summary

The Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) team which is a part of Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, delivers high power (>100MVAr) Flexible AC Transmission Systems as Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) and Static Var Compensators (SVC), Fixed Series Capacitors (FSC) and Synchronous Condensers (SC) systems. These FACTS devices are used to control power system voltage and reactive power flow, also typically used to improve the integration of renewables to the power system making the future power system more sustainable, well as to improve the power system stability and transmission system efficiency. FACTS technology is at the heart of electrifying tomorrow’s energy. https://www.gegridsolutions.com/facts.htm

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced FACTS electrical engineer with a strong background in control software, simulation. Work involves performing control system design targeting to implement control features complying with highly demanding customer specifications. In addition, you get to see the work put into action, first in real time testing in laboratory and then in the commissioning of the compensator at the actual site. The work may also include taking part in R&D activities on your areas of expertise

In this position, you will be mainly involved in design and engineering of SVC and STATCOM solutions in close coordination with various engineering team globally. As a key member of team, you will be responsible for designing of Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) solution for global projects & tenders

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

• Defining control system requirements for the software architecture, development, and verification

• 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

• Electrical network modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, RSCAD, PSCAD etc) and its verification, dynamic performance studies using both offline and online simulation tools

• Protection coordination design and validation, control, protection, and sequencing strategy specifications, parameters tuning to meet grid stability criteria specified in customer technical specifications.

• Providing technical leadership during Factory Acceptance Testing period to ensure proper verification and validation of control and protection system performance against requirements, support to validation team for analysis of results during Factory performance test (FPT), factory acceptance test (FAT) on Real Time Digital Simulators (RTDS)

• Executing control and protection testing and system energizing, troubleshooting of site issue related to control software in coordination with commissioning team

• Conducting Research and development in the field of FACTS control system design

Required qualifications

• M.TECH/M.E. (or higher) in Electrical/ Power Electronics/Power Systems/ control system with relevant experience.

• Advanced level of knowledge and experience on some of simulation tools for electric systems such as EMTDC / PSCAD, PSS/E, RTDS, MATLAB/Simulink.

• Specialized knowledge in Electrical Power Engineering with good understanding of compensation systems, power electronics and understanding of control theory behind HV/EHV grid connected devices.

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

• Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel to support projects globally.

Desired qualifications

• Experience in modelling of converters for FACTS/HVDC/ drives is considered as an advantage

• Knowledge of Matlab Simulink/ PSCAD/ RTDS/ RSCAD will be an added advantage.

• Knowledge of waveform and fault analysis.

• Ability to be the forerunner on projects and willingness to work in groups as well as at an individual level

• Experience in international projects with working exposure of international standards as IEC, IEEE etc.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment with base location in Noida, India.

• Opportunities to work with innovative technology on global projects along with a truly global team

• Learn and enhance your competency with some of GE’s well designed learning platforms.

Why we come to work

At Grid Solutions, part of GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge – and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, enriching careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes