Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

This role is designed to interpret the customer’s technical enquiry and to design the most cost-effective overall solution for an HVDC installation utilizing the PES power electronics solutions, aiming to minimising the total cost, and to specify the main (high-value) items of bought-out equipment for HVDC Projects. The successful candidate will also be involved in the development and industrialisation of tools and processes and will have technical knowledge and experience in the field of power system engineering (academic and professional).

The successful candidate will be part of an established team of experienced power systems engineer which will provide them with various opportunities to develop their skills in the field of high voltage AC and DC power system design via mentoring by Systems Expert, on-the-job training, classroom training (such as the HVDC university training modules), placement in other engineering departments etc.

As part of the role, the candidate will be required to represent GE in front of external stakeholders such as clients, third party suppliers, professional bodies (IEC, Cigré, etc). You will also interact with GE stakeholders within the HVDC business and the wider GE renewables organisation. The candidate will also have the opportunity to develop innovative ideas and publish their work internationally in scientific papers and patents.

KEY TECHNICAL AREAS

1. Power System – System Design for HVDC

• Main Scheme Design for HVDC Converters.

• Single Line Diagram

2. High Voltage Equipment

• Transformer

• Switchgear

• Measurement Devices

• Power Reactors

• High Voltage Equipment Testing (Witnessing)

3. Insulation Co-ordination

• Basic Insulation Co-ordination Studies.

• Surge Arresters

4. Performance

• Station losses Calculations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing studies; deliver study reports.

• Produce Specifications for HV equipment.

• Witness Equipment Testing

• Technical responsibility in areas of expertise.

• Provide guidance to peers on areas of expertise.

• Customer facing responsibilities.

• Processes: develop and industrialise solution tools and processes associated with the engineering activities identified above. Design Guides.

• Development: Be actively involved in new developments in HVDC technologies, implementing control and protection solutions and creating / delivering new analysis techniques and system study tools in order to provide optimized system study solutions.

• External activities: Represent the business in external events by publishing technical papers or participating in working groups (CIGRE/IEC/IEEE).

• Adherence to company policies and Code of Conduct.

• Health and Safety: consider Health and Safety preventions, risks, behaviors. Attend EHS training.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Power Systems Engineering degree, MSc and above.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two-three years minimum experience in industrial engineering roles.

REQUIRED SOFTWARE TOOLS

• EXCEL

• PYTHON

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery.

• Technical leadership and mentoring Good technical communication skills.

• Technical reporting and presentation.

• Structured approach to sharing knowledge and experience.

• Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.

• Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills.

• Ability to be a team player and to work independently.

• Right first time culture & attitude.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No