Senior Software Engineer – Power Systems Dynamics
GE VernovaResponsibilities
- Develop, enhance, and maintain dynamic models for synchronous machines, excitation systems, governors, power system stabilizers, inverter-based resources, and user-defined models in PSLF.
- Develop and improve dynamic simulation algorithms and core software functionality for power system stability analysis.
- Analyze simulation results, investigate unexpected behavior, and resolve issues involving dynamic models, numerical methods, convergence, and performance.
- Implement and validate capabilities for renewable energy integration, inverter-based resources, HVDC systems, and large loads.
- Develop interfaces for user-defined dynamic models, including DLL-based and other supported external models.
- Collaborate with customers, power system engineers, and internal teams on requirements and technical problem solving.
- Contribute to software testing, model validation, regression testing, and performance improvements.
- Support technical demonstrations, customer presentations, product evaluations, and technical consulting.
- Participate in industry working groups and standards organizations related to power system dynamics and stability analysis.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college.
- At least 8 years of overall experience in power systems and programming languages.
- At least 3 years of experience using commercial-grade power system simulation or stability analysis software in the electric power industry or an academic setting.
- Understanding of power system dynamics, transient stability, electrical equipment, and control systems.
- Experience with C, C++, Python, or C# programming.
- Knowledge of numerical integration, differential and algebraic equations, numerical solution techniques, dynamic modeling, and simulation algorithms.
- Experience with debugging, validation, software testing, performance optimization, and regression testing.
- Knowledge of user-defined dynamic models, DLL development, or integration of external models with power system simulation software.
- Familiarity with renewable energy technologies, inverter-based resources, HVDC systems, and their dynamic behavior.
- Knowledge of power system generation, transmission, operations, control, and relevant industry standards.
- PhD in electrical engineering or a related field, Microsoft Office Suite experience, Six Sigma or Lean capabilities, and strong communication and independent problem-solving skills are desired.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is provided.
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.