Sr. Lead Control & Protection System Engineer

Location: Stafford

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work: At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
• Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid Integration based in Berlin or Dresden.
• A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements (incl. 2 to 3 days working from home per week, part time job, job sharing)
• Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities.

Job Description

As a Senior Lead Control & Protection System Engineer, you will be responsible to lead the design and provide a competitive technical solution to the customer in the domain of HVDC control and protection system (Automation & Application), associated AC & secondary engineering at the ITO stage. This includes analysing customer requirements, assessing the necessary deviations from our standard product while promoting standard solutions & cost competitivity. You will be part of ITO C&P HVDC solution line team that provides overall tender solution with associated documentation in line with customer requirement and develops and maintains standard solutions and costs for HVDC & AC control & protection systems. As a part of the team, your contribution would be a foundation of efficient and good quality project delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze in depth customer specification, identify gaps, raise clarifications & build solid technical solution to cater to customer requirement for HVDC & AC control & protection system
• In coordination with systems team, design/contribute to AC substation Single line diagrams
• Prepare control, protection and sequencing strategy specifications
• Perform preliminary dynamic performance studies in various simulation tools (MATLAB, PSCAD etc).
• Support improvements to existing algorithm/strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies
• Develop/ Customize standard control architectures, design of LAN networks, identify main IO lists through signal mapping & implement the necessary hardware & its compatibility with the control system
• Knowledge of network and latest protocols (like IEC 61850)
• In coordination with cybersecurity expert, analyse compliance to cybersecurity standards and their implementation in the network
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to provide a complete solution with clear division of responsibility
• Provide input data like auxiliary consumption, cubicle/equipment list to partners
• Prepare technical specifications for sourcing and validation of offers received.
• Lead the discussions during customer meetings/workshops
• Plan & ensure on-time delivery of engineering documents and cost estimates
• Evaluate risks and opportunities & proposes mitigation measures
• Contribute to continuous improvement by participating & promoting standardization of tools, documents, solutions & equipment
• Provide mentorship/trainings to junior engineers
• Provide technical support being an expert in your domain
• Follow the departments standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines.
• Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes in EMH 
• Cross functional training across teams (Control Automation Systems, Control System Application, Protection System Application, Secondary engineering) will be provided.

Qualifications / Essential Requirements

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in control and protection system design 
• Knowledge of Electrical Substation and its HV, LV equipment and Auxiliary Systems
• Strong background on Electrical power system protection & control
• Experience in working with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, e-base, Microsoft Visio
• Experience in PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools
• Experience in designing control system with industrial protocols like IEC 61850(preferably as used in substation/power plant environments) 
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks
• Experience in coaching/mentoring juniors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, experienced in creating and presenting technical reports and responding to clients’ technical questions
• Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements
• Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality and engineering integrity of the solution

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