Lead Systems Engineer- System Design

Job Description Summary Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition

Job Description

This role is designed to interpret the customer technical enquiry and to design the most cost effective overall solution for an HVDC installation utilizing the PES power electronics solutions aiming to minimizing the total cost and to specify the main (high-value) items of bought-out equipment. The successful candidate will be involved in the development and industrialization of solutions tools and processes. The successful candidate will have proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of power system engineering.

KEY TECHNICAL AREAS :

Mandatory:

1. High Voltage Equipment

• Transformer
• Switchgear
• Measurement Devices
• Power Reactors
• High Voltage Equipment Testing (Witnessing)

2. Insulation Co-ordination

• Basic Insulation Co-ordination Studies.
• Surge Arresters

Good to have skills:

1. Power System System Design for HVDC

• Main Scheme Design for HVDC Converters.
• Single Line Diagram

2. Performance

• Station losses Calculations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing studies; deliver study reports.
• Produce Specifications for HV equipment.
• Witness Equipment Testing
• Technical responsibility in areas of expertise.
• Provide guidance to peers on areas of expertise.
• Customer facing responsibilities.
• Processes: develop and industrialise solution tools and processes associated with the engineering activities identified above. Design Guides.
• Development: Be actively involved in new developments in HVDC technologies implementing control and protection solutions and creating / delivering new analysis techniques and system study tools in order to provide optimized system study solutions.
• External activities: Represent the business in external events by publishing technical papers or participating in working groups (CIGRE/IEC/IEEE).
• Adherence to company policies and Code of Conduct.
• Health and Safety: consider Health and Safety preventions risks behaviors. Attend EHS training.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree in Engineering preferably Electrical Engineering or masters in Power Systems. PhD degree in Power system would be an added advantage

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Two-three years minimum experience in industrial engineering roles.

REQUIRED SOFTWARE TOOLS

• EXCEL
• PYTHON

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Able to work to deadlines with high quality sense of urgency and delivery.
• Technical leadership and mentoring Good technical communication skills.
• Technical reporting and presentation.
• Structured approach to sharing knowledge and experience.
• Self-motivating proactive and results driven approach.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills.
• Ability to be a team player and to work independently.
• Right first time culture & attitude.

The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK Ireland and Scandinavia.

Grid Solutions a GE Vernova business serves customers globally with over 20000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy our engineers are always up for the challenge - and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and youll 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 youll be exposed to game-changing diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

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