Lead Engineer - Control Software
About the job
- Strong hands-on experience in MATLAB/Simulink, including implementation and simulation of control algorithms and functions.
- Ability to troubleshoot simulation results and optimize control performance.
- Strong practical experience with PSCAD/EMTDC and dynamic performance studies of STATCOM/SVC systems.
- Understanding of transient and dynamic behavior of grid-connected power electronic converters.
- Experience analyzing faults, voltage disturbances, reactive power response, control interactions, and system stability.
- Hands-on experience in RTDS real-time simulation and controller testing.
- Experience with closed-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing of STATCOM/SVC controllers.
- Knowledge of RTDS signal interfacing, test-case development, controller integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to analyze RTDS test results and identify controller or software issues.
- Practical experience commissioning STATCOM or SVC systems.
- Experience in controller functional testing, tuning, signal verification, fault testing, reactive power and voltage control verification, and site troubleshooting.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and internationally for commissioning, customer support, testing, meetings, and project activities.
- Proven experience leading software or control engineering activities for STATCOM/SVC projects.
- Ability to plan and execute software development, simulation, testing, factory acceptance testing, RTDS testing, and commissioning activities.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
- Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making capability.
- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in FACTS/HVDC projects.
- MSc/MTech or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Control Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Strong knowledge of power system dynamics, control theory, and power electronics.
- Strong understanding of control systems for grid-connected power electronic devices.
- Good knowledge of FACTS, STATCOM, SVC, HVDC, grid-connected converters, or related power-electronics-based systems.
- Significant experience with PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, RTDS, PSS/E, or equivalent tools.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Develop and implement STATCOM/SVC control algorithms and control functions using MATLAB/Simulink.
- Perform MATLAB/Simulink implementation, simulation, verification, and validation of control functions.
- Develop and execute PSCAD simulations for dynamic performance studies and validation of STATCOM/SVC control performance.
- Evaluate controller performance under grid operating conditions, disturbances, faults, voltage variations, and reactive power requirements.
- Develop and maintain simulation models for STATCOM/SVC control and system performance assessment.
- Perform RTDS-based real-time testing of STATCOM/SVC controllers, including closed-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Prepare RTDS test cases, test procedures, signal lists, and test reports, and analyze test results.
- Support STATCOM/SVC commissioning, including controller testing, tuning, functional verification, site troubleshooting, and performance validation.
- Lead software and control engineering activities for STATCOM/SVC projects from engineering through testing and commissioning.
- Coordinate with system studies, primary engineering, protection, SCADA, hardware, and project engineering teams.
- Provide technical leadership for software development, simulation, testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of project-specific control issues.
- Support customer discussions, technical reviews, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, and performance tests.
- Review technical specifications and ensure control system design complies with project and grid-code requirements.
- Investigate and resolve control-system issues identified during simulation, RTDS testing, factory acceptance testing, commissioning, or site operation.
- Mentor junior engineers and establish engineering practices for simulation, software development, testing, and documentation.
About the company
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, Massachusetts
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
- Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
- Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.
What critics are saying
- Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
- Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
- Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
- Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
- Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.
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Company News
Jim Cramer highlighted GE Vernova and Vertiv on 2 October, noting their exposure to data centre growth. He questioned why the jobs report didn't reflect the data centre buildout, suggesting commercial construction is weak whilst data centre projects remain strong. Vertiv's Q2 net sales grew 24% annually, with operating profit up 44%. However, revenue growth of 17.8% missed analyst estimates of 23.6% due to supply chain issues, raising concerns about backlog conversion. The company's capital expenditure surged 285% to $173 million. GE Vernova's shares have risen over 240% since October 2024. Q2 customer downpayments generated a $6.4 billion working capital benefit, pushing free cash flow up 2,532% to $5.1 billion. The company raised its full-year cash flow guidance to $11.5–$12.5 billion from $6.5–$7.5 billion.
General Electric spun off its energy division as GE Vernova on 2 April 2024. The stock opened at $142.25 per share and reached a record high of $1,174.86 on 30 June 2026, now trading at about $1,000. GE Vernova operates three segments: Power, Electrification, and Wind. Strong demand from cloud and AI markets drove growth in its Power and Electrification businesses, whilst the Wind segment faced operational challenges. The company's backlog grew 37% year-over-year to $176.3 billion at the end of Q2 2026. Analysts expect revenue and adjusted EBITDA to grow at compound annual growth rates of 17% and 60% respectively from 2025 to 2028. GE Vernova trades at 27 times next year's adjusted EBITDA, with an enterprise value of $262 billion.
GE Vernova, General Electric's former energy division spun off in 2024, is positioned to benefit from surging power demands at AI data centres. The company operates three segments: Power (55% of 2025 orders), Electrification (33%), and Wind (13%), providing turbines, transformers, and grid services. Orders grew 24% organically in the first half of 2026, driven by Power and Electrification segments. By Q2 2026, GE Vernova's backlog reached $176.3 billion — 4.6 times its 2025 revenue of $38.1 billion. The company expects 2026 revenue to grow 20-22%, accelerating from 9% growth in 2025 and 5% in 2024. Fortune Business Insights projects the global AI in power utilities market could expand at a 19.3% compound annual growth rate from 2026 to 2034.
Four major engineering firms have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on building and deploying small modular reactors (SMRs) in Europe. GE Vernova, Hitachi, Samsung C&T, and Poland-based SGE will work together on market development and commercial opportunities for the BWRX-300, an SMR developed by GE Vernova and Hitachi subsidiaries. The agreement was signed during the Atlantic Council Nuclear Energy Policy Summit at the UN General Assembly in New York. SMRs are smaller-scale, plug-and-play nuclear generators that are cheaper and quicker to construct than traditional nuclear plants. They use low-enriched uranium that can be sourced entirely from western enrichment providers. The initiative has government backing from the US, Japan, and South Korea, supported by a trilateral agreement signed at the recent NATO summit.
GE Vernova shares have fallen 20.8% from their 52-week high of $1,195.94, closing at $946.22 on 21 September. Despite the pullback, the stock remains up 47% over the past year. The company reported strong second-quarter results, with orders of $24.2 billion, up 88% organically year-on-year. Revenue reached $11.1 billion, up 22%, whilst net income for the first six months totalled $5.3 billion, compared with $756 million in the prior-year period. GE Vernova is positioned to benefit from surging power demand driven by artificial intelligence data centres. The company also has a nuclear energy division developing small modular reactors through a joint venture with Hitachi, with commercial operation expected by the end of 2030. The company faces challenges including a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 38.1 and declining wind division sales.