Power Systems Engineer

Job Description Summary

GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

We're seeking a recognised Power Systems expert to join our world-class team. You'll provide technical leadership, design complex MW-scale Power Systems, and contribute to our overall strategy across Defence, Marine, Energy, and Industrial applications.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Be a recognised technical expert in Power Systems, associated components & equipment.
• Provide technical ownership to projects to support the development of safe, technically compliant, and cost-effective solutions at holistic Power System level.
• Undertake all aspects of Power Systems design: - including modelling, analysis, and simulation of Power Systems, using standard industrial design tools such as: Matlab, Simulink, eTAP, DigSilent, PSCAD etc.
• Develop equipment specifications, FDS's and support overall system level design.
• Ensuring Power System designs comply with the relevant health & safety, international standards, and class society rules where applicable.
• Have knowledge of Power Electronic Converter system integration.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Support attainment of on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets on projects with utmost focus on safety.
• Provides project level technical leadership in design, reviews, project level technical resource forecasting and estimated times to complete activities.
• Provide technical support to the project manager, lead engineer & commissioning teams in managing project deliverables and variations.
• Provide Power Systems application support & technical guidance to the commercial and site teams.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments for UK Security Clearance (SC) as part of the hiring process
• https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
• Working towards or hold a CEng qualification (or strong interest).
• Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant subject, or relevant industrial experience.
• Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short-term working.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of Enhanced Generator Management Systems (EGMS) and/or Power Management Systems (PMS).
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects, adapts to changing circumstances, able to deal with ambiguity making positive use of the opportunities it presents.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Able to establish good relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential for site and customer visits.
  
  

You can expect from us

• A rewarding career with a world-class organization, tackling challenging projects.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment that fosters growth and development.
• Flexible working arrangements and an attractive compensation package.
• 34 days' vacation including national holidays.
  
  

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No