Lead Engineer - Control Software
GE VernovaResponsibilities
- Develop and implement STATCOM/SVC control algorithms and functions using MATLAB/Simulink.
- Perform simulation, verification, validation, performance evaluation, and optimization of control functions under varied grid conditions and disturbances.
- Develop PSCAD models and conduct dynamic performance studies for STATCOM/SVC systems.
- Conduct RTDS real-time, closed-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop controller testing, including test-case preparation, signal interfacing, result analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Lead control software engineering activities from requirements and design through simulation, testing, FAT, commissioning, and performance validation.
- Support commissioning through controller testing, tuning, functional verification, site troubleshooting, and customer support.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary activities with system studies, primary engineering, protection, SCADA, hardware, and project engineering teams.
- Review specifications and ensure designs comply with project requirements and grid codes.
- Investigate and resolve control-system issues identified during simulation, testing, commissioning, or site operation.
- Mentor junior engineers and establish engineering practices for software development, simulation, testing, and documentation.
Requirements
- 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 qualification.
- Strong hands-on MATLAB/Simulink experience implementing and simulating control algorithms.
- Strong practical experience with PSCAD/EMTDC and dynamic performance studies of STATCOM/SVC systems.
- Hands-on experience with RTDS real-time simulation, controller testing, closed-loop/HIL testing, signal interfacing, and troubleshooting.
- Practical STATCOM or SVC commissioning experience, including controller testing, tuning, signal verification, fault testing, and voltage/reactive-power control verification.
- Experience leading software/control engineering activities and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
- Strong knowledge of power-system dynamics, control theory, power electronics, and grid-connected power-electronic devices.
- Knowledge of FACTS, STATCOM, SVC, HVDC, grid-connected converters, or related power-electronics systems.
- Experience with simulation and analysis tools such as PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, RTDS, PSS/E, or equivalent.
- Strong prioritization, time-management, problem-solving, technical decision-making, and English communication skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally for testing, commissioning, customer meetings, and project activities.
Benefits
- Hybrid work flexibility in Noida, India.
- Relocation assistance is provided.
- International travel opportunities for testing, commissioning, customer meetings, and project activities.
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About GE Vernova
GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Electrification, and Wind -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come. GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have the energy to change the world.