Lead System Engineer

Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Create and review system solutions during the order-to-revenue process, ensuring technical fitness, risk awareness, and contingencies.
• Lead project execution, analyze customer contracts, and prepare specifications for vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Perform basic and detailed engineering for variable speed drive systems, transformers, motors, switchgear, and cables.
• Prepare contractual technical documentation and review vendor documentation.
• Perform and review power system designs and studies for multiple industries and domains.
• Identify technical risks, develop mitigation plans, and improve processes, systems, equipment, tools, and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with company and customer EHS policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering, technology, value engineering, supply chain, subcontractors, suppliers, and other GE businesses.
• Drive lean practices and support successful execution across multidisciplinary projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering from a reputed college or university.
• 10 to 12 years of experience in engineering design or power system studies involving VSDs, transformers, motors, and switchgear.
• Experience with system integration on multidisciplinary projects.
• Knowledge and application of international standards.
• Familiarity with marine classification society rules such as ABS, DNV, LR, and BV.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to adapt, multitask, solve complex problems, and work with international multidisciplinary teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Self-motivated, creative, organized, and able to prioritize across multiple projects and strict timelines.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel on short notice and work extended hours during critical periods.
• Proficiency in Matlab, ETAP, EDSA, PSCAD, SKM, or EMTP is advantageous.
• Proficiency in French or German is advantageous.

Work Arrangement

• The role is based at the GEV Power Conversion site in Chennai.
• Relocation assistance is provided.
• Travel within the base country and overseas may be required.