Senior Systems Engineer - HVDC in Stafford

Senior Systems Engineer is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users' needs. The discipline executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs, and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. This process proceeds from concept to production to operation.

The successful candidate will be part of an established team of experienced power systems engineers and will be required as a Senior engineer to provide mentoring and support to the team. As part of the role, the candidate will represent GE in front of external stakeholders such as clients, third-party suppliers, and professional bodies (IEC, Cigré, etc). You will also interact with GE stakeholders within the HVDC business and the wider GE renewables organisation. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop innovative ideas and publish their work internationally in scientific papers and patents.

Essential responsibilities:

• Transient Studies.
• Harmonic Analysis and Power Quality.
• Insulation Coordination Studies: Determination (by simulation) of temporary and transient overvoltage stress on equipment and surge arrester energy ratings.
• Network studies: Confirmation of the correct interaction between the equipment, its control system, and the rest of the network.
• 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.
• Identify and evaluate EHS risks in own area and implement practical measures.
• Report or resolve any non-conformances in a timely manner.

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

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 Studies.

Technical Domain Competencies:

• Power System Design.
• Circuit analysis.
• Power control.
• 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).
• Electrical power systems modelling and analysis.
• Insulation co-ordination.
• Audible noise assessment and mitigation.
• AWARE Of EMC assessment and mitigation.
• HVDC valves and their control systems.

Technical Domain Tools:

• Power Network Analysis (PSS/E, DigSilent, Eurostag).
• EMT Software (PSCAD, EMTP-RV, ATP).
• Reliability assessment (Reliasoft, Isograph).
• Audible Noise (SoundPLAN).
• Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
• Python.
• MATLAB & Simulink.
• Requirements Management (DOORS).

Professional Competencies:

• Communications: Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Critical Thinking: Capable of structuring defendable arguments, evidence, assumptions, and decisions.
• Ethics and Professionalism: Personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession, and the environment.
• Technical Leadership: Understanding of customer need, problem solving, creativity and innovation, relationship management, operational oversight and accountability, engineering instinct.
• Negotiation: Capable of resolving points of difference, to gain advantage for an individual or collective, or crafting outcomes to satisfy various interests.
• Team Dynamics and Facilitation: Ability to be a team player and to facilitate group interactions.

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.

Language: English, German.

About GE Grid Solutions: 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. 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 fulfil the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal 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.