Senior Engineer - HVDC System Design

Desired additional skills:

Transient Studies

Determination (by simulation) of temporary and transient overvoltage stresses on equipment and surge arrester energy ratings.

Harmonic Analysis and Power Quality

Conducting AC and DC harmonic performance and harmonic stability studies for HVDC converter stations for VSC and LCC HVDC schemes. Radio Frequency Interference studies and Electromagnetic Compatibility studies. Power Line Carrier Interference studies and filters. Design of AC, DC, and High Frequency harmonic filters and screening. Calculations of filter performance and rating. Creation of project-specific equipment specifications for filter reactors/capacitors/resistors.

Tools

PSCAD, PSS/E, DigSilent, Python and MATLAB.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications and Experience:

Preferably educated with a Master in Power Systems Engineering from an accredited institution (or equivalent knowledge) and proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of Power Systems Engineering and preferably in HVDC System Design/Studies.

Technical Domain Competencies

At least AWARE of the following areas, and PROFICIENT in some of them:

Power System Design

Circuit analysis

Power control

Reactive power design

HVAC domain knowledge

HVDC domain knowledge

High voltage equipment specification, design, and testing (E.g., power transformers, reactors, capacitors, switchgear, instrumentation transformers and transducers, surge arresters, bushings and insulators)

Reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) assessment and management

Electrical power systems modelling and analysis

Insulation co-ordination

Audible noise assessment and mitigation

AWARE of:

Network Studies

EMC assessment and mitigation

HVDC valves and their control systems

Engineering Management Competencies

Planning: Ability to plan and manage own work.

Risk and Opportunity Management: Proactively identifies and manages risks, issues, and opportunities.

Acquisition and Supply: Generation of work products associated with acquiring or providing products or services.

Behaviours

Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.

Curious, resilient, and willing to learn.

Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery.

Focused on delivering value to customers.

Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 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 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 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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Vernova’s businesses provide products and services through its Power, Wind and Electrification segments. The Power segment consists of Gas Power, Nuclear Power, Hydro Power, and Steam Power, the Wind segment consists of Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind and LM Wind, and the Electrification segment consists of Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, Electrification Software and Solar & Storage Solutions.