GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Lead Electrical/Project Engineer

Power Systems Engineering +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Controls Engineering or Science from an accredited college or university.
At least 10 years of experience in detailed engineering, EPC, project execution, and control software design, development, or implementation.
Expertise in solar, energy storage, plant-level systems, inverters, transformers, RMUs, balance-of-plant equipment validation and verification, and systems integration.
Experience leading large-scale engineering projects, EPC, detailed engineering, simulation models, power electronic equipment, product design, and site work.
Experience with grid-code compliance in various countries.
Experience working in a power-generation industry such as renewable, thermal, or nuclear power.
Experience with communication-network equipment functionality, selection, software features, hardware, and cybersecurity.
Experience implementing controls or systems integration in products, plus field-engineering experience.
Knowledge of GE Mark VIe products and tools including GE Toolbox ST, Workstation ST, Cimplicity software (SCADA), P80i software, HDM, and Simulink.
Experience interpreting power-system design outputs, including single-line diagrams, low- and medium-voltage protection and coordination, voltage-drop and voltage-dip calculations, load-flow and fault studies, arc-flash calculations, transient-system and scenario analysis, harmonic (VTHD) calculations, medium- and low-voltage power-system cabling and cable selection/rating, power-supply quality, and electromagnetic compatibility.
Ability to design systems and equipment to meet reliability, testing, manufacturability, material, and cost guidelines.

Responsibilities

Manage project deliverables and coordinate with multiple stakeholders; perform detailed engineering, control-software validation, and commissioning support for solar, battery energy storage systems, hybrid plant control systems, and inverters.
Serve as the single point of contact for technical issues for customers and the project manager.
Track the overall status of deliverables for assigned projects to meet team goals.
Lead and coordinate balance-of-plant technical aspects of energy-storage projects, including developing single-line drawings and schematics; plan and elevation drawings; general arrangements and site layouts; relay-protection and control requirements; layouts for low- and high-voltage equipment, conduit, cable, wiring, grounding, and control buildings.
For assigned engineering projects or programs, develop and update schedules; support sourcing initiatives; plan and track project design reviews; perform quality control and assurance; and manage contractors.
Develop, improve, and administer customer overview and operational training materials for the control system.
Work across hybrid engineering and services organizations to prepare installation, commissioning, and operations documentation for internal employees and customers.
Drive product performance and reliability enhancements.
Coordinate with sourcing and project teams on technical matters to meet project specifications, cost-control objectives, and schedule objectives; be accountable for team results in delivering a high-quality product meeting customer requirements on time and at or under budget.
Define processes and procedures, perform root-cause analyses, implement corrective actions, and validate process control; support quality and standardization initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information.
Strong problem-analysis and resolution skills.
Knowledge of power-conversion systems and controls.
Ability to present technical plans in the voice of the customer.
Experience working cross-functionally across engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, product management, and related functions.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Take care of project deliverables, co-ordinate with multiple stake holders, detailed engineering, controls software validation, commissioning support for Solar, Battery energy storage system (BESS) & Hybrid Plant Control System and Inverter.
Single point of contact for technical issues for the customer and project manager.
Track overall status of project deliverables for the assigned projects to meet team goals.

Responsible for leading and coordinating all balance of plant technical aspects of energy storage projects, including developing single line drawings and schematics, plan and elevation drawings, general arrangement and site layout, relay protection and control requirements, layouts for LV/HV equipment, conduit, cable, wiring, grounding, and control buildings. In addition, as the technical leader for assigned engineering projects or a program of projects, responsibilities also include activities such as schedule development and updates, supporting sourcing initiatives, planning and tracking project design reviews, quality control/quality assurance, and contractor management.
Develop, improve, and administer customer overview and operational training material for the control system.
Work across the Hybrid engineering and services organizations to prepare documentation for installation, commissioning, and operations for use by internal GE employees and our customers.
Drive performance and reliability enhancements back to the product
Coordinate with sourcing and the project team on technical matters to meet project specifications, cost control objectives, and schedule objectives. Accountable for team results to deliver a high-quality product to customer requirements on time and on or under budget.
Define processes and procedures, perform RCAs (Root Cause Analysis), perform corrective actions, and validate process control. Support quality and standardization initiatives.

Required Qualification & Experience

Bachelor/Master degree in Electrical /Electronics/Instrumentation/Controls Engineering / Science from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 10+ years of experience with detailed engineering, EPC, Project execution, Control software design/development/implementation.
Expertise in Solar, Energy storage, Plant level system, Inverter, Transformer, RMU, BOP plant equipment’s validation and verification, systems integration etc.
Experience in leading large scale engineering projects, EPC, detailed engineering, Simulation models, Power Electronic equipment’s, Product design and site experience.
Experience in various countries grid code compliance
Worked in any power generation industry like renewable, thermal, nuclear etc.
Experience in communication networks equipment’s functionality, Selection, Software features and Hardware & Cyber security.
Experience in implementation of controls or systems integration in products and field engineering experience
Knowledge in GE’s MarkVIe product & tools like GE’s Toolbox ST, Workstation ST, Cimplicity software (SCADA), P80i software, HDM & Simulink.
Experience in interpreting power system design output such as: SLDs, LV & MV Protection & Co-ordination / Voltage Drop / Dip Calculations / Load Flow and Fault Studies / Arc Flash Calculation/ Transient System and scenario analysis / Harmonic (VTHD) calculations / MV & LV power system cabling (cable selection, rating etc.) / Quality of Power Supply / EMC.
Design system/equipment to meet reliability, testing standards, manufacturability, material and cost guidelines

Desired Characteristics

Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information
Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
Curiosity, passion for excellence, drive to deliver on time
Knowledge of power conversion systems and controls.
Present technical plans in voice of customer
Experience in working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc.
Self-start attitude is strongly requested
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $17.6M
Headquarters: Cambridge, MA
Founded: 2024

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