Senior Control & Protection Application 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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  • 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
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    Position summary

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    • Oversee the overall technical solution, ensuring customer requirements are met based on reference solutions.

    • Lead requirements gathering, system design, implementation, and development of HVDC Control & Protection systems.

    • Review and approve technical documents, including control/protection settings, manuals, test plans, and test procedures.

    • Serve as the primary customer interface for technical discussions, training, and requirement clarification.

    2. Control System & Protection Design

    • Define control philosophies, protection and interlocking logics, and data exchange configurations**.**

    • Lead and participate in engineering design processes, including design reviews and approval cycles.

    • Ensure that all design outputs comply with industry standards, system requirements, and quality procedures.

    1. Advanced Modelling & Simulation

    • Conduct Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, and model control/protection functions in MATLAB/Simulink.

    • Perform network conversion, modelling, tuning, and verification using PSSE, PSCAD, and RSCAD.

    • Develop full plant/system models and lead end-to-end validation across multiple simulation platforms.

    • Lead Control System Studies & Testing, including:

    o Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)

    o Dynamic performance studies

    o Protection coordination

    o Overall system integration

    1. System Testing & Commissioning

    • Conduct Integration System Test (IST), Functional System Test (FST), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and system commissioning at customer sites.

    • Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex VSC control and protection issues.

    1. Team Development & Mentorship

    • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to junior engineers.

    • Support managers in building high-performing, resilient teams.

    • Recruit, develop, and mentor engineering talent to enhance organizational capability.

    1. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

    • Identify and implement improvements in engineering tools, processes, systems, and technical solutions to enhance customer value and operational efficiency.

    • Make informed decisions regarding work processes, schedules, priorities, and operational plans to achieve departmental objectives.

    • Uphold and promote SQDC principles across teams.

    Required Qualifications

    Education: Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent proven experience in HVDC systems.

    Experience: Minimum 12 years in HVDC control and protection system design.

    Technical Expertise:

    • HVDC Control, Protection, and Sequencing strategies.

    • Dynamic performance studies and system modelling for VSC-HVDC schemes.

    • Proficiency in PSCAD and MATLAB/Simulink.

    Leadership & Communication:

    • Strong technical leadership experience.

    • Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements effectively.

    • Ownership of technical discussions and ability to develop strong client relationships.

    Cross-Functional Collaboration:

    • Active participation in cross-functional leadership teams.

    • Makes independent decisions while engaging subject-matter experts as needed.

    Additional Information

    Relocation Assistance Provided: No

    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.