GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Senior Engineer System Engineering

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed 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, controls engineering, or science from an accredited college or university.
At least 15 years of technical experience leading large-scale engineering projects, EPC, detailed engineering, simulation models, power electronic equipment, power systems, product design, control software design/development/implementation, and site work.
Expertise in solar, energy storage, plant-level systems, inverters, transformers, RMU, balance-of-plant equipment validation and verification, AC/DC cable sizing, and overall systems integration.
Experience with grid-code compliance in various countries, particularly Australian grid code, PLQ and AEMO requirements, and UK, US, European, German, Italian, Turkish, and Indian grid codes.
Experience in a power-generation industry such as renewable, thermal, or nuclear.
Experience with communication-network equipment functionality, selection, software features, hardware, and cybersecurity.
Experience implementing controls or systems integration in products, and field engineering experience.
Experience interpreting power-system design outputs, including SLDs; LV and MV protection and coordination; voltage drop and dip calculations; load flow and fault studies; arc-flash calculations; transient system and scenario analysis; harmonic (VTHD) calculations; MV and LV power-system cabling; quality of power supply; and EMC.
Knowledge of GE MarkVIe products and tools, including GE Toolbox ST, Workstation ST, Cimplicity software (SCADA), P80i software, HDM, and Simulink.
Ability to design systems and equipment to meet reliability, testing standards, manufacturability, material, and cost guidelines.
Ability to work closely with project managers, internal teams, and customers to finalize engineering requirements with respect to contract scope and deliver them to ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Execute complete projects for solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hybrid plant control systems.
Perform detailed engineering, EPC work, inverter and plant-controls software validation, FAT/SAT/HIL/commissioning, and prepare engineering documents and drawings.
Act as the single point of contact for technical issues for customers and the project manager.
Track overall status of project deliverables, support engineers in resolving technical issues, and help ensure the team's overall goals are achieved.
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 LV/HV equipment, conduit, cable, wiring, grounding, and control buildings.
As technical leader for assigned engineering projects or a program of projects, develop and update schedules, support sourcing initiatives, plan and track project design reviews, perform quality control/quality assurance, and manage contractors.
Work across hybrid engineering and services organizations to prepare documentation for installation, commissioning, and operations for GE employees and 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; deliver a high-quality product to customer requirements on time and on or under budget.
Define processes and procedures, perform root cause analyses, take corrective actions, validate process control, and support quality and standardization initiatives.
Develop, improve, and administer customer overview and operational training material for the control system.

Desired Qualifications

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

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for complete projects execution of Solar, Battery energy storage system (BESS) & Hybrid Plant Control System projects.
Doing detailed engineering, EPC work, Inverter & Plant controls software validation, FAT/SAT/HIL/commissioning, engineering documents & drawings.
Single point of contact for technical issues for the customer and project manager.
Track overall status of all project deliverables, support all engineers to solve technical issues and make sure team’s overall goal is achieved.

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.
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.
Develop, improve, and administer customer overview and operational training material for the control system.

Required Qualification & Experience

Bachelor/master's degree in electrical /Electronics/Instrumentation/Controls Engineering / Science from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 15+ years of technical experience in leading large scale engineering projects, EPC, detailed engineering, Simulation models, Power Electronic equipment’s, Power system, Product design, Control software design/development/implementation and site experience.
Expertise in Solar, Energy storage, Plant level system, Inverter, Transformer, RMU, BOP plant equipment’s validation and verification, AC/DC cable sizing, Over all systems integration, etc.
Experience in various countries grid code compliance particularly Australian grid code, PLQ & AEMO requirements, UK, USA, European, Germany, Itali, Turkey & India grid codes.
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
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.
Knowledge in GE’s MarkVIe product & tools like GE’s Toolbox ST, Workstation ST, Cimplicity software (SCADA), P80i software, HDM & Simulink.
Design system/equipment to meet reliability, testing standards, manufacturability, material and cost guidelines
Have close interaction with project managers, various internal teams and customers to finalize engineering requirements with respect to contract scope and deliver the same to ensure customer satisfaction.

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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