Lead Engineer - Controls Software
GE VernovaResponsibilities
- Develop and implement STATCOM/SVC control algorithms and functions using MATLAB/Simulink.
- Perform MATLAB/Simulink simulation, verification, validation, troubleshooting, and control-performance optimization.
- Develop PSCAD/EMTDC simulations and conduct dynamic performance studies of STATCOM/SVC systems.
- Evaluate controller performance under grid disturbances, faults, voltage variations, and reactive-power requirements.
- Develop and maintain STATCOM/SVC simulation models.
- Perform RTDS real-time, closed-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop controller testing.
- Prepare RTDS test cases, procedures, signal lists, and reports, and analyze test results.
- Lead control engineering activities from development and simulation through testing, FAT, commissioning, and performance validation.
- Support commissioning through controller testing, tuning, signal verification, troubleshooting, and site performance validation.
- Coordinate with system studies, primary engineering, protection, SCADA, hardware, and project engineering teams.
- Review technical specifications and ensure compliance with project and grid-code requirements.
- Investigate and resolve control-system issues found during simulation, testing, commissioning, or site operation.
- Support customer discussions, technical reviews, site acceptance testing, and performance tests.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering practices for simulation, software development, testing, and documentation.
Requirements
- Minimum 8–12 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 experience with MATLAB/Simulink and control-algorithm implementation and simulation.
- Strong practical experience with PSCAD/EMTDC and dynamic performance studies of STATCOM/SVC systems.
- Hands-on experience with RTDS real-time simulation, controller integration, closed-loop testing, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Practical experience commissioning STATCOM or SVC systems, including controller testing, tuning, fault testing, and site troubleshooting.
- 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.
- Ability to lead software/control engineering work, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and make technical decisions.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Willingness to travel internationally for testing, commissioning, customer meetings, and project activities.
Benefits
- Hybrid working flexibility in Noida, India.
- Relocation assistance is provided.
- International project exposure and opportunities to work on high-profile FACTS projects.
- International travel for testing, commissioning, customer meetings, and project activities is required.
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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.