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Engineer – Control & Protection
GE Vernova. Analyze customer technical specifications and define HVDC control and protection system requirements .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in HVDC control and protection system design, including algorithm development using MATLAB/Simulink and modeling with PSCAD and RSCAD. Proficient in power system stability analysis and capable of executing complex verification and validation tasks while ensuring adherence to engineering best practices.
Highest-signal resume keywords
HVDC Control DevelopmentMATLAB/Simulink Model DevelopmentPower System Stability AnalysisPSCAD System ModelingTechnical Risk Management
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Hard Skills
HVDC ControlProtection System DesignMATLAB/SimulinkPSCADRSCADEMTPPSS®EPowerFactoryETAPHIL Simulation
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCustomer EngagementTeam CollaborationProcess Improvement
Tools & Technologies
MATLABSimulinkPSCADRSCADEMTPRTDSOPAL-RT
Industry Keywords
Electrical EngineeringPower SystemsPower ElectronicsControl EngineeringFault RecoveryGrid Stability
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Analyze customer technical specifications and define HVDC control and protection system requirements
- Prepare control, protection, and sequencing strategy specifications, including start-up, shutdown, and fault recovery sequences
- Define requirements and ensure adherence to engineering best practices, internal standards, and standard product methodologies
- Design, develop, model, and debug HVDC control and protection algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink
- Develop verification models in MATLAB and create test harnesses for model validation and conversion
- Maintain model documentation and model guides
- Perform HVDC plant modeling using MATLAB, PSCAD, RSCAD, and EMTP-type tools
- Execute HVDC system modeling in PSCAD, EMTP-RV, and RSCAD, including network conversion and model verification and validation
- Convert MATLAB/Simulink control algorithms into PSCAD, RSCAD, and other time-domain library models
- Perform Dynamic Performance Studies using offline and online simulation tools
- Tune control and protection parameters to meet grid stability and performance criteria
- Analyze and resolve power fault recovery and instability issues
- Execute assigned control design, protection design, and verification work packages on time and within budget
- Support model verification, functional testing, and validation across simulation environments
- Support R&D and NPI teams in developing and improving control and protection products, tools, and strategies
- Contribute to new control, protection, and sequencing strategies
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives and promote reuse of standard solutions
- Support Tendering, Operations, Contractual, and After-Sales activities
- Participate in cross-functional training and knowledge sharing
- Communicate with internal stakeholders and customers, prepare technical reports, and respond to technical queries
Requirements
What you’ll need- Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Power Electronics, or Control Engineering
- Experience in HVDC Control, Protection, and Sequencing strategy development
- Knowledge of power system stability and performance analysis
- Experience with PSS®E, PowerFactory, ETAP or similar tools
- Exposure to real-time or HIL simulation platforms (RTDS, OPAL-RT)
- Experience in process improvement, RCA, or standardization initiatives
- Strong experience in MATLAB/Simulink-based model development for control and protection systems
- Solid understanding of HVDC systems, including control, protection, sequencing, and AC–DC system interactions
- Experience with PSCAD, RSCAD, EMTP-type tools for HVDC system and plant modeling
- Ability to identify and manage technical risks and work under schedule pressure while maintaining engineering integrity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage in customer technical discussions
- Willingness to support global projects, including flexible working hours and travel
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
- Flexible working hours for global projects
- Travel support for global projects