Senior Control & Protection System Application Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Senior Control & Protection System Application Engineer is responsible for the requirement definition, design, studies, validation, and commissioning of Control & Protection Systems for VSC-based HVDC transmission schemes, including MMC converter technology. This position requires deep expertise in HVDC Control & Protection, strong technical leadership, and the ability to drive reference solutions, process improvements, and consistent technical quality across multi-disciplinary, international engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include Team development, engineering governance, technical oversight, implementation of lessons learned, and strong adherence to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) principles.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership & Oversight

• 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.

3.  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:
  • Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)
  • Dynamic performance studies
  • Protection coordination
  • Overall system integration

4. 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.

5.  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.

6.  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 & Skills

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

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment.
• Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

• A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
• Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

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