Power Systems Engineer in Edinburgh

Job Description Summary Job Description Summary Job Description Roles and Responsibilities The role is for the Senior Power Systems Engineer in GE’s Wide Area Monitoring, Protection and Control (WAMPAC) systems Centre of Excellence in Edinburgh. We are committed to making a difference in power systems and enabling the low carbon grid of the future. GE is recognized as an Industry Leader in the field of power system dynamics and WAMPAC. GE’s solutions are used by power system operators and network / asset owners worldwide for improving power system security, securely increasing power transfer levels and tracking power system performance. Our team works end-to-end from substation to control room, in the fields of power system dynamics, stability, control and performance, covering instrumentation, monitoring user, functional and performance requirements; simulation and testing. Carry out analysis and studies as consultancy and services, involving model-based static and dynamic analysis, and measurement-based studies. Knowledge transfer and support for customers in on-going projects, to promote increased utilization of products, gather feedback, and identify potential follow-on business. Technical support for sales process, including pre-sales customer presentations and workshops, pilot projects, and engagement on customer challenges. Writing technical reports, papers and presentations for conference and journal publications Up to 25% travel for customer interaction and project meetings. Qualifications/Requirements MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience, with preferred focus on Power System Dynamics, Transients, Stability and Control. Must be fluent in English and be able to communicate effectively over teleconference and in face-to-face meetings Must be a fast learner, with a willingness to develop knowledge in new areas and with an ability to conduct robust research Must have strong communication skills, able to communicate complex and specialist concepts verbally, visually and in written word. Must be able to solve problems in a holistic manner and be able to work individually and in the team Must be willing to develop leadership skills Desirable Experience Experience of Matlab and Simulink would be beneficial, as would familiarity with RTDS and OPAL-RT environments. Experience in power system analysis would be beneficial, using industry standard tools including PSCAD, PSS/E, DigSILENT PowerFactory or Powertech DSATools. Experience with network management products would be beneficial, including GE/Alstom EMS/DMS and WAMS products, as well as familiarity with other SCADA/EMS solutions. Experience with Power Electronics solutions, including simulations and controls. Utility and other industrial experience would be beneficial - in particular, experience in power system operations, planning or system analysis. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com #J-18808-Ljbffr