Senior Engineer - Grid Integration and Stability

GE Vernova's Consulting Services seeks a Senior Engineer for its Grid Integration and Stability team. This role involves developing, modeling, analyzing, and testing conventional generation and Inverter-Based Resources (IBR), including associated protection schemes. The engineer will support customer grid code testing, perform advanced power systems analysis using tools like PSS/E and PSCAD, and create simulation models for GE equipment. Key responsibilities include conducting grid code compliance studies, transient studies, and effectively communicating results to clients. The position requires active participation in industry forums and up to 40% travel to customer sites.

Must Have

• Masters or equivalent degree in Electrical, Energy Systems or Power Systems Engineering
• Minimum 5-7 years of Industry experience of power system consulting studies
• Demonstrated professional experience in electric power systems engineering or industrial power plant engineering
• Experience with IBR /Conventional Generators, including modelling, protection, analysis and/or testing
• Experience in evaluation of IBR grid code compliance
• Proficiency in performing power systems analysis using dynamic/transient simulation and other analytical tools, such as PSS/E, PSCAD, DIgSILENT Power Factory

Good to Have

• PhD degree in electrical or electric power engineering or related field of study
• Industry reputation, prior IEEE/CIGRE published articles, participation in industry standards working groups
• Consulting on large interconnected system evaluations with IBRs
• Proficiency in simulation tools (PSS/E, PSCAD)
• Knowledge of standards and norms related to power system stability (IEEE 421.5, 421.2)
• Understanding of power generation process and architecture/operation of electricity generation systems
• Experience with power generation, FACTS and/or variable speed drive control system, modelling, analysis and testing
• Experience with Conventional Generation control configuration with GE equipment including implementation, commissioning and testing
• Experience with Plant and converter control configuration of IBR plants with GE/Non-GE equipment including implementation, commissioning and testing
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in a multinational environment

Perks & Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided

Job Description Summary

Consulting Services a part of GE Vernova, has offices in multiple countries and offers our global clients (external & internal GE) a wide range of solutions across the entire spectrum of power generation, delivery, and utilization. Our Grid Integration and Stability team utilizes their deep knowledge of connected power grid planning, design, operation, and life-cycle management, to offer customized solutions to our global clients. Our Power Economics team offers analyses focused on the understanding and the study of the financial and physical operation of the electric power systems including generation and grid planning, system optimization, asset valuation, competitive power markets and energy policy implications. Over 700 entities worldwide use our Concorda Suite of software tools to assess the economics, performance, and reliability of interconnected power systems. We also offer a full range of education courses through our Power Systems Engineering Course.

As a member of the Consulting Services Grid Integration and Stability team, the successful candidate will be an active contributor to the GE Vernova business initiatives related to power systems and power electronics equipment and services.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, model, analyze, and test conventional generation and IBR (Inverter-Based Resources), including associated protection schemes.
• Support customer grid code testing for conventional generation and ensure all tests are performed in accordance with applicable grid code requirements.
• Perform advanced power systems analysis and validations using RMS/EMT simulation tools such as PSS/E and PSCAD
• Carry out grid code compliance studies involving conventional generators and IBRs including load flow, dynamic, short-circuit, & small signal stability analysis to evaluate system performance and identify potential issues.
• Create, modify and parametrize simulation models representing GE equipment like gas turbines, wind turbines, solar inverters, battery storage and their controls in PSS/E and PSCAD
• Perform power system transient studies, and detailed equipment modeling using appropriate software tools like EMTP, PSCAD
• Effectively communicate results to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions
• Enhance industry knowledge and present technical content in regional forums and conferences; serve as a thought leader in industry activities
• Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are prized
• Travel to customer sites, project locations, and internal meetings (up to 40% of the time) to support project execution, testing activities, and stakeholder engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Masters or equivalent degree in Electrical, Energy Systems or Power Systems Engineering
• Minimum 5-7 years of Industry experience of power system consulting studies
• Demonstrated professional experience in the following areas:
• Electric power systems engineering or Industrial power plant engineering
• IBR /Conventional Generators, including modelling, protection, analysis and/or testing
• Evaluation of IBR grid code compliance
• Performing power systems analysis using dynamic/transient simulation and other analytical tools, such as PSS/E, PSCAD, DIgSILENT Power Factory
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills from previous roles
• Willingness and availability to travel up to 40%

Desired Characteristics

• PhD degree in electrical or electric power engineering or related field of study from an accredited university or college
• Industry reputation, prior IEEE/CIGRE published articles related to practical power systems engineering topics, participation in industry standards working groups
• Demonstrated professional experience in the following areas:
• Consulting on large interconnected system evaluations with IBRs
• Proficiency in simulation tools required for the activity (PSS/E, PSCAD)
• Standards and norms related to power system stability (IEEE 421.5, 421.2, …)
• Understanding of the power generation process and the architecture and operation of electricity generation systems
• Power generation, FACTS and/or variable speed drive control system, Modelling, analysis and testing
• Conventional Generation control configuration with GE equipment including implementation, commissioning and testing.
• Plant and converter control configuration of IBR plants with GE/Non-GE equipment including implementation, commissioning and testing.
• Strong communication skills internally (regional teams, project teams) and externally (customers, …)
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in a multinational environment

About Us

GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Disclosure of your Gender or Sexual orientation is completely Voluntary and not mandatory.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes