Onsite Principal Engineer – Control & Protection System Application

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About the role

  • Principal Engineer specializing in Voltage Source Converter control and protection at GE Vernova. Overseeing design and implementation in renewable energy systems with a focus on innovation and development.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the overall technical solution, ensuring customer requirements are met based on reference solutions.
  • Lead requirements gathering, system design, implementation, and development of HVDC Control & Protection systems.
  • Be the owner of all aspects of Control & Protection system deployment, system configuration, and validation.
  • Conduct Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, and model control/protection functions in MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to junior engineers.
  • Participate in interviews for promotions or hirings within Engineering/Technology up to the level of Senior Engineer.

Requirements

  • Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field or equivalent knowledge.
  • Significant experience in power electronics, HVDC-LCC or VSC-based system design.
  • Strong expertise in VSC control theory, modulation strategies, and power system protection.
  • Experience with PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, Dig SILENT, or similar simulation tools.
  • Knowledge of IEC 61850, IEEE standards, and grid codes for VSC and HVDC applications.
  • Proven track record in leading complex engineering projects and teams.

Benefits

  • A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility in work agreements.
  • Competitive benefits and great development opportunities, including private health insurance.

Job title

Principal Engineer – Control & Protection System Application

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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