Senior Technical Lead-Generator Excitation Solutions

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and concept design to hardware/software engineering, simulation, testing, and commissioning.

Project Engineering:

• Lead end-to-end project engineering for high-current static generator excitation systems, from requirements review and concept development through detailed design, manufacturing support, FAT, site installation, and commissioning.
• Design excitation system electrical and mechanical layouts for high-current applications, typically in the 5,000 A to 10,000 A range, including cubicle arrangement, power circuit configuration, cooling provisions, and maintainability requirements.
• Perform sizing and selection of excitation system components, including transformers, rectifier bridges, thyristors/diodes, bus bars, disconnecting devices, breakers, protection devices, cooling equipment, controllers, I/O, and auxiliary power supplies.
• Develop and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, general arrangement drawings, BOMs, control logic, system architecture, and network topology documents.
• Engineer bus work and high-current power connections, including routing, clearance, creepage, thermal performance, short-circuit withstand, and manufacturability considerations.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and system integrators to ensure the excitation system design is practical, cost-effective, manufacturable, and compliant with project specifications.
• Support manufacturing quality processes, including inspection plans, assembly reviews, test procedures, nonconformance resolution, and corrective actions for high-current excitation equipment.
• Implement control logic from SAMA diagrams, functional descriptions, and project-specific operating requirements.
• Configure and integrate communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, IEC 61850, and DNP3, as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IEEE, IEC, NEC, ISO, HSE, and regional grid code requirements.
• Manage complete project programs for high-current excitation systems, including engineering deliverables, technical risk, schedule alignment, manufacturing readiness, customer reviews, and cross-functional execution.

Field Services:

• Prepare site execution and commissioning plans in coordination with project managers, engineering teams, customers, and installation contractors.
• Lead site teams during excitation system installation, panel power-up, redundancy checks, I/O verification, loop checks, device checks, and system energization.
• Perform and support commissioning of high-current excitation systems, including AVR/FCR control checks, limiters, protection functions, interface testing, and generator performance validation.
• Troubleshoot issues related to excitation controllers, power bridges, firing circuits, field flashing, cooling systems, communication interfaces, protection devices, and auxiliary systems.
• Review and resolve installation or wiring deviations, site constraints, and commissioning punch points while maintaining safety and quality requirements.
• Modify logic, graphics, databases, parameters, and test configurations as required to meet approved customer and site requirements.
• Prepare customer-facing commissioning reports, test records, issue logs, and handover documentation, and coordinate with vendors and stakeholders for timely closure.

Who You Are: 

You should be able to assume responsibility for the outcomes of others. Promotes a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the team. You should be able to deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Actively listens and checks for understanding. Sets aggressive goals and has high standards. You should be consistently one of the top performers. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish as per business needs.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Control & Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• Eight (8) to sixteen (16) years of experience in generator excitation systems, power electronics, electrical panel engineering, or related power generation applications.
• Proven experience in designing excitation system electrical and mechanical layouts for medium- to high-current applications, preferably in the 5,000 A to 10,000 A range.
• Ability to size and select excitation system components, including transformers, rectifiers, thyristors/diodes, bus bars, breakers, protection devices, cooling systems, controllers, I/O, and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical schematics, general arrangement drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, technical specifications, and test procedures.
• Working knowledge of bus work design, high-current power connections, thermal considerations, electrical clearances, and manufacturing practices for excitation equipment.
• Understanding of manufacturing quality processes, including inspection, assembly verification, FAT documentation, nonconformance handling, and corrective action follow-up.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, interface with vendors and subcontractors, and support complete project execution under schedule and quality commitments.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE, IEC, NEC, ISO, OSHA, and applicable regional grid code requirements.
• Willingness to work in manufacturing and industrial site environments while following all safety and quality protocols.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Deep understanding of generator excitation principles, AVR/FCR operation, generator field forcing, reactive power control, limiters, protection functions, and generator/transformer protection schemes.
• Hands-on experience designing and delivering high-current excitation systems in the 5,000 A to 10,000 A range, including component sizing, cabinet layout, power bridge arrangement, bus work design, cooling, wiring, and maintainability.
• Experience leading complete excitation system programs from proposal or kickoff through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality inspection, FAT, shipment, site commissioning, and customer handover.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality processes for high-current electrical equipment, including assembly inspections, heat-run or functional testing, punch-list closure, and documentation control.
• Proficiency in electrical circuit design, control systems, automation tools, protection relays, AVRs, CTs, VTs, synchronizing systems, and substation or plant automation interfaces.
• Experience supporting FAT/SAT, generator first excitation, open-circuit and short-circuit testing, load testing, grid synchronization, and performance tuning.
• Exposure to retrofit, modernization, renewable integration, and grid compliance projects involving generator excitation or related power control systems.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives — because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.