GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Lead Power System Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a reputed college or university is required.
At least 10 to 12 years of experience in engineering design or power system studies for systems based on variable speed drives, transformers, motors, and switchgear is required.
Experience with system integration on multidisciplinary projects is required.
Knowledge and application of international standards is required.
Familiarity with marine classification society rules for equipment certification, including ABS, DNV, LR, and BV, is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
The role requires adapting and multitasking alongside project and application engineers.

Responsibilities

Support business verticals in creating and reviewing systems solutions as part of the OTR process, ensuring solutions are technically fit for purpose, technical risks are understood and managed, and contingencies are identified.
Lead project execution by analyzing customer contracts and preparing specifications for vendors and internal stakeholders.
Perform basic and detailed engineering for variable speed drive systems, converter-duty transformers, medium- and low-voltage motors, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, and power and signal cables.
Prepare technical documentation according to contractual requirements and review vendor documentation.
Perform or review power system design and studies for various industries and domains.
Identify technical risks and put mitigation plans in place.
Review developed solutions and identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, or equipment.
Ensure strict compliance with company and customer environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
Identify and propose improvements in processes, tools, system solutions, and technologies, and roll out improvements when agreed with the leadership team.
Foster relationships with other GE business entities to maximize synergies.
Liaise with Platform Engineering, Technology and Value Engineering, Supply Chain, other GE businesses, platform verticals, subcontractors, and suppliers to support projects and the business.
Drive a lean mindset to provide optimal technical solutions for projects.

Desired Qualifications

Work effectively in a matrix team environment to execute projects successfully.
Be self-motivated and creative, and develop solutions to complex problems.
Work with multidisciplinary international teams and maintain good personal organization.
Multitask across projects with strict timelines.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Identify best practices quickly and apply them within the team.
Strong prioritization and time-management skills.
Willingness to travel at short notice within the base country and overseas for short- or long-term assignments.
Willingness to work extended hours during the week, weekends, or holidays at critical times.
Proficiency in MATLAB, ETAP, EDSA, PSCAD, SKM, or EMTP is an advantage.
French or German language proficiency is an advantage.

Job Description Summary

Based at GEV Power Conversion Chennai site the lead Power System Engineer -System engineering role is an exciting opportunity for an action-oriented individual with deep technical foundation of Power Conversion equipment. You will be able to leverage your technical knowledge to directly support our valued customer through execution of projects with Power Conversion’s state of the art products and solutions across the globe, while you collaborate across the globe with key functional teams and enhance your strategic business acumen.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Support Business Verticals in creating and reviewing (in conjunction with the leadership team) systems solutions as part of the OTR process, ensuring that solutions are technically fit for purpose and that technical risk is understood and managed with contingencies identified.
Lead project execution - Analyze customer's contract, prepare specifications to vendors and internal stake holders.
Basic and Detailed engineering for variable speed drive system, Converter duty transformer, MV/LV motor, MV/LV switchgear, power and signal cables
Prepare technical documentation as per contractual requirements, vendor documentation review.
Perform / review power system design and studies for various industries/domains.
Identify technical risks and put in place the mitigation plan.
Review solutions developed and identify opportunities for improvement of process, system, or equipment
Ensure strict compliance with all company and customer’s EHS policies and procedures
Identify and propose improvements in processes, tools, system solutions and technologies, rolling out improvements when agreed with leadership team.
Foster relationship with other GE business entities to maximize the benefits of synergies.
Liaise with Platform Engineering, Technology and Value Engineering, and Supply Chain as appropriate to support the project and the business.
Liaise with other GE businesses, platform verticals, supply chain, sub-contractors and suppliers as appropriate to support the project and the business.
Drive lean mind set to provide optimum technical solutions for the projects.

Required Qualifications

Masters / Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from reputed College/University
Minimum of 10 to 12 years’ experience in engineering design / power system studies for systems based on VSD, Transformer, Motor, Switchgear
Experience of system integration working on multi-discipline projects
Knowledge and application of International Standards.
Conversant with marine classification society (ABS, DNV, LR, BV etc…) rules for equipment certification.
Ability to adapt and multitask with project/application engineers.
Analytical and innovative approach in problem solving.
Proficiency in MS Office applications

Desired Characteristics

Work in a team in matrix environment for successful execution of project
Willingness to learn and execute with passion.
Be self-motivated, creative and a team player, with ability to come up with unique solutions to complex problems
Capable of working with multi-disciplined international team with good personal organization skills .
Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales
Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills
Quickly identify best practices and apply them within the team.
Strong prioritizing and time management skills.
Willing to travel on short notice within base country and overseas for short/long term assignments.
Willing to work extended hours during the week, at weekends/holidays at critical times
Proficiency in Matlab, ETAP, EDSA, PSCAD, SKM, EMTP will be added advantage.
Proficiency in French/German language will be an added advantage.

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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