GE VernovaRemote
Lead Control and Protection Application Software Engineer
United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
Visa Sponsor
Key skills
Controls EngineeringHVDC systemsPower system modellingControl principlesalgorithmsVSC HVDC technologyLCC HVDC technologyHVDC system designControlprotection systemsMATLABSimulinkPower systems functional characteristicsACHVDC system interactionsAgile software developmentGitCan-do attitudeVersion ControlJiraConfluenceAgileMentoringCommunication
About this role
GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Engineer to join their dynamic team focused on HVDC Control Systems. The role involves leading the design and development of modelling techniques and application software for control and protection systems, while also mentoring other engineers and contributing to industry standards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and take ownership of the design and development of modelling and control techniques in both time- and frequency-domain to satisfy the needs of HVDC market
- Lead and take ownership of the development of requirement, design and test specifications for Control & Protection Application
- Lead design and development of event and rate driven application software for control and protection systems
- Lead and take ownership of the validation efforts with high-fidelity computer models in Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), using software tools such as MATLAB / Simulink, PSCAD and RSCAD
- Apply prior experience and on the job training to solve problems. Propose solutions utilizing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline, analytical thinking, and technical experience in solving problems
- Proficient in identifying and resolving underlying issues through RCA
- Lead team members on Git, Jira and Confluence for version control, task/defect management and documentation
- Able to understand the collaborative nature of control software development (not a standalone academic exercise)
- Curiosity and willingness to question assumptions and ability to explain and understand individual contributions within the bigger system
- Interest in real grids and real operating conditions and alignment with long-term learning rather than short-term results
Requirements:
- Engineering degree in Controls Engineering or equivalent and ideally proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business
- Proven knowledge in power system modelling, control principles and algorithms used in the VSC and LCC HVDC technologies
- Knowledge of HVDC system design, control and protection, including component level interactions and considerations in HVDC schemes
- Working knowledge of MATLAB / Simulink for control development
- Competent on functional characteristics of power systems and interactions between AC and HVDC systems
- Familiar with Agile Software development practices and basics of Git for version control
- Strong written/verbal communication skills and can-do attitude