Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user’s needs. The discipline that 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. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.
Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and industries. With a focus on power stability, energy storage and industrial electrification solutions, Power Conversion & Storage empowers customers by addressing their most complex electrification challenges and accelerating their transition to a sustainable, decarbonized future.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide product development and technical analysis related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, and large industrial drives.
• Developing models in PSS/E, PSLF, PowerFactory, PSCAD and other modeling tools.
• Execute tuning controllers to achieve desired performance requirement established in grid codes.
• Develop technical understanding of electrical characteristics of GE Hybrids power electronics products and their integration to electrical grids.
• Provide power systems expertise for design, specifications, commissioning, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Development of transmission and distribution connected products based on evolving codes and standards through participation in industry standards groups
• Deliver clear reports and presentations on analyses, solutions, and customer value.
• Support global projects while addressing market needs and customer values.
• Actively participate on and support project teams ensuring high quality deliverables, budget, and on-time project metrics are met.
• Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are prized

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Master’s (OR Bachelor’s in electrical or electric power engineering with 5 years employment experience in related position will be considered)
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a modeling engineering field
• Working experience with one or more of the following MATLAB, , PSCAD, PSSE, PSLF, Python, C. C#

Desired Characteristics:

• PhD degree in electrical or electric power engineering, or related field of study

• Demonstrated modeling and technical experience in technical performance analysis of electric power systems with power electronic sources or loads. 
• Experience in planning and execution of technical projects relevant to electric power systems and equipment design.
• Experience with developing model in electromechanical domain like PSS/E, PSLF, PowerFactory etc (for Inverter Based Resource or other Power Electronics based models)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels of GE and customer/plant staff).
• Understanding of grid systems interactions with power plant equipment and controls.
• Experience with time-domain simulation tools (ATP/EMTP desired, PSCAD/EMTDC required, and MATLAB desired).
• Experience with Hardware in  the loop testing (HIL) of control systems
• Experience with programming environments to understand controller code and complex simulation modeling (Python or Fortran desired)
• Demonstrated application of complex mathematics and engineering to real-world (not merely academic) electric power problems.
• Experience with time-domain simulation tools, specifically programming, tuning, and using user-written “black box” models in PSCAD for wind turbine generators, solar inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or other advanced power electronic based systems.
• Industry reputation, prior IEEE/CIGRE published articles related to practical (not overly-academic) topics, participation in industry standards working groups.
• Awarded patents on HV power equipment applications a plus.
• Experience with modeling and simulating inverter-based technologies in PSSE and PSLF using both generic and user written models.

The salary range for this position is 98,400.00 - 164,000.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.  

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole

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