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Control & Protection Application Engineer
GE Vernova. Report to the Control & Protection System Application Manager .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and verifying control and protection systems for HVDC applications, utilizing tools such as MATLAB, PSCAD, and EMTP-RV. Proven ability to manage technical risks, communicate effectively with clients, and improve processes for enhanced team efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
MATLAB/Simulink SimulationPSCAD Model DevelopmentHVDC Control and ProtectionTechnical LeadershipPower System Analysis
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Hard Skills
Control System DesignModel VerificationDynamic Performance StudiesAlgorithm DevelopmentPlant ModellingEMTP-RV SimulationPower System Study ToolsControl Parameter TuningTest Harness CreationProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsClient Relationship ManagementAbility to Work Under PressureSense of UrgencyFlexibility with Working Hours
Tools & Technologies
MATLABSimulinkPSCADPower FactoryPSS/EETAPEMTDC RV
Certifications & Qualifications
Process Improvement CertificationRCA Certification
Industry Keywords
HVDC SystemsPower SystemsPower ElectronicsGrid StabilityControl and Protection Strategies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Report to the Control & Protection System Application Manager
- Design Control and Protection functions for LCC and VSC HVDC schemes
- Study existing project designs and functionalities in MATLAB/Simulink
- Transfer MATLAB/Simulink designs to the PSCAD simulation environment across the full delivery lifecycle
- Design and maintain plant models
- Develop and verify models in MATLAB
- Create test harnesses for model conversion
- Write model guides and evaluate models in PSCAD
- Support tendering, operations, contractual, and after-sales needs
- Define control system requirements
- Model HVDC systems using electromagnetic transient tools such as PSCAD and EMTP-RV
- Perform plant modelling and verification in MATLAB, PSCAD, and other simulation tools
- Conduct Dynamic Performance Studies and other design studies using offline and online simulation tools
- Tune control and protection parameters to meet grid stability criteria
- Convert MATLAB Simulink algorithms into PSCAD models
- Improve algorithms and strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues
- Develop control, protection, and sequencing strategies when required
- Propose tools, methods, and process improvements to improve team effectiveness and efficiency
- Promote solution reuse and improve quality, reliability, delivery timelines, and costs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects, or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience creating and presenting technical reports and responding to clients’ technical questions
- Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements
- Ability to own technical discussions with customers and develop client relationships
- Competence in functional characteristics of power systems and interactions between AC and HVDC systems
- Knowledge of HVDC control, protection, and sequencing strategy
- Experience with PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools
- Ability to work to deadlines under pressure while maintaining safety, quality, and engineering integrity
- Flexibility with working hours and willingness to travel globally
- Knowledge of power system analysis and stability
- Experience with power system study tools such as Power Factory, PSS/E, ETAP, and EMTDC RV
- Process improvement or RCA experience or certification
- Technical leadership experience
- Experience working in the HVDC industry
- Ability to define requirements and ensure adherence to best practices
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation Assistance Provided
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunity to work on diverse, game-changing projects
- Work with committed, loyal colleagues
- Exposure to projects supporting the global energy transition