Lead IEC61850 Application Engineer

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

Job Description

The Lead IEC61850 Application Engineer will be working to define requirements enhance product features for an IEC 61850 compliant System Configuration Tool working together with engineers based global locations. The role is accountable for business-critical software development to meet product requirements and timelines for future commercial HVDC projects

Roles and Responsibilities

• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• Drive sustenance and feature enhancement of 61850 configuration tool
• Stay updated with latest development in this protocol and its applications
• Define requirements and coordinate development of features with the Controls development community
• Integrate software packages with existing systems and sub-systems.
• Prepare unit test and regression test specification release packages and templates.
• Support software release testing
• Prepare formal and informal engineering documentation (e. g. Design documents Requirement specifications Release reports etc. )

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above in Technology or Engineering.
• 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience of working with 61850 protocol
• IEC 61850 standards awareness working experience with IEC 61850 multi-vendor devices
• Experience with IEC 61850 9-2 Process Bus Implementation
• In-depth knowhow in Java Technology Stack Eclipse Common Platform Eclipse Modelling Framework (EMF) Graphic Modelling Framework (GMF)
• Experience with Substation Automation communication protocols.
• Knowledge on UCA (Utility Communications architecture) test procedures and test tools like Wireshark/MMS client tools
• Experience with time synchronization protocols like PTP IRIG-B and
• Understanding on redundancy protocols like PRP HSR
• Strong can-do attitude and energy level

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with 61850 Configuration tools (Helinks STS preferred)
• Exposure to Embedded C/C++ MATLAB/Simulink (and/or other auto-coded controls software)
• Familiarity with modern cybersecurity constructs (e. g. Static Analysis Digital Signatures etc. )
• Shown technical problem-solving skills & experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience and track record of success in working with global engineering teams
• Motivated great teammate self- starter results oriented
• Agile development practices (e. g. Scrum).
• Power Electronics control system design.
• Knowledge of HVDC

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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