Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
Job Description
Sr Lead Engineer - Control & Protection
The Sr Lead Engineer demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Execute, with guidance from senior engineering resources, the analysis, design, test, or integration required to define, and support assigned components, assemblies or systems that meet business standards and program / product requirements
- Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
- Document and communicate results of technical data generated
- Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives
- Share engineering information and promote open dialogue
- Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Over 12 years of experience in an engineering
- Knowledge on Electrical Power systems and load flow and short circuit studies.
- Experience of Control and Protection engineering up to 765kV/400kV/220KV/HVDC Substations (AIS/GIS/SOLAR/WIND). Ability to design and prepare scheme drawings as per project requirement in anyone of E-CAD Tool for min 3-6 years of experience (Ex. EB software/E-Plan/ AutoCAD Electrical/equivalent)
- Experience of Substation automation system based on IEC61850-8-1(Station Bus) & IEC 61850-9-2(Process Bus) – Database Preparation in the automation/RTU software.
- Experience in IO Mapping with respect to the scheme drawings/troubleshoot of database issues in SAS system / RTU based system.
- Knowledge on PLCC/FOTE engineering and able interface between CRP & SAS with Telecom Equipment.
- Knowledge on Major AIS & GIS components like Circuit breakers, Isolators, CSD, PDM & Interlocks scheme.
- Knowledge on Transformers/Reactors & associated Conditional Monitoring Devices etc.
- Knowledge on Process Bus oriented digital CT/VTs & associated Circuit Breakers & Isolators
- Knowledge on CT and VT and its sizing calculations.
- Knowledge of different make of Numerical protection relays and BCUs.
- Knowledge on protection relay application / setting calculations and coordination.
- Knowledge on control cable engineering in substations.
- Knowledge of LV/LT auxiliary systems.
- Knowledge on Relay Testing, Equipment Testing, Control / Protection scheme testing & SAS Commissioning experience (at least 1/2 year) shall be given additional weightage.
- Experience on Engineering Base Software for Panel Engineering/Cable Schedule Engineering or Equivalent E-CAD tool(E-PLAN)
- Knowledge of different Grid Codes / practices in different countries like Europe / America / Australia shall be given additional weightage.
Desired Characteristics:
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead a team member for engineering activities.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.
Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
