Lead Verification & Validation Engineer

GE Vernova

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(23)

Stafford, United Kingdom

Why you should apply for a job to GE Vernova:

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    Position summary

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    • Understand the key milestones in the project plan, ensure that the plan correctly provisions for the required testing activities.

    • Clearly communicate details of failures to the respective engineering functions.

    • Knowledge of control system requirements for the RTDS LAB setup including AC DC interface requirement, Plant Emulator Interface requirement and RSCAD Power system network conversion, modelling and verification.

    • Problem solving skills to support test issues especially lab setup and debugging skills.

    • Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks.

    • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product care teams to develop existing and new products and tools.

    • Knowledge of Dynamic performance studies using both offline and online simulation tools (PSCAD/RSCAD).

    • Assist Validation Engineers to carry out execution of tests and provide clear reporting of results.

    • Review/analyse the test results thereby reporting the status.

    • Provide support to Commissioning Engineers during Dynamic commissioning at Site.

    • Support continual improvement, raising the effectiveness and efficiency of the team through the introduction of tools, methods and process improvements and coordinating with the Continuous Improvement leaders

    • Support a standard product methodology mindset, seek opportunities to re-use solutions, improve quality and reliability whilst reducing the delivery timeline and associated costs.

    Qualifications / Essential Requirements

    • Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.

    • Successfully completed vocational training with ideally at least 5+ years of proven experience in the position of Verification Engineer in High Voltage field, preferably experience as a Control & Protection design Engineer. Good knowledge of overall 400kV substation, HVDC system (LCC/VSC/SVC) including control and protection system is essential.

    • Knowledge and experience of developing and working with RSCAD models is preferred.

    • Knowledge of Overall HVDC System Operational behaviour.

    • Strong communication skills with a fluency in English language.

    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel is required, and Microsoft project would be beneficial.

    • Knowledge of Fault Recorder (TFR) systems.

    • Experienced working alongside GE would be advantageous although non-critical.

    • Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel to support projects globally.

    • Experience on MATCAD, PSCAD, PSS/E and MATLAB SIMULINK, EMTP-RV, Digsilent etc will added advantage.

    • Knowledge of applicable electrical standards such as IEC 61850, IEC 62351, IEC 12207, IEEE 15288, IEC 25010, IEC 27032, NERC/CIP will be an added advantage.

    • Experienced in technical leadership.

    Additional Information

    Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

    Why you should apply for a job to GE Vernova:

  • 5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.9/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Build your network and connect with other GE employees for professional development via our seven Affinity Networks.
  • We empower our people through coaching and feedback, our talent development philosophy, and even our customizable benefits programs.
  • GE offers many healthcare options; 401(k) plan; tuition reimbursement; adoption resources; employee assistance; and recognition programs.