Lead Systems Engineer - System Design

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

The successful candidate will be part of an established team of experienced power systems engineer which will provide them with various opportunities to develop their skills in the field of high voltage AC and DC power system design via mentoring by Systems Expert, on-the-job training, classroom training (such as the HVDC university training modules), placement in other engineering departments etc.

As part of the role, the candidate will be required to represent GE in front of external stakeholders such as clients, third party suppliers, professional bodies (IEC, Cigr, etc).

You will also interact with GE stakeholders within the HVDC business and the wider GE renewables organisation. The candidate will also have the opportunity to develop innovative ideas and publish their work internationally in scientific papers and patents.

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

• Bachelors 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.