Lead Engineer – Modelling, Control and Simulation-2 (m/f/d)

GE Vernova; Erlangen; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GE Vernova in Erlangen, Germany seeks a Lead Engineer – Modelling, Control and Simulation to lead the development of models and control concepts for the VSC-HVDC market, aligning with market needs and standards.

The role involves directing work-packages, validating MIL/SIL/HIL/PHIL, creating MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD and RSCAD models, and coordinating with global teams on HVDC projects and standards bodies.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree or above in Power Systems or Power Electronics / Controls with considerable work experience (as Lead/Senior engineer)
• In-depth understanding of Modelling and Control first principles and algorithms used in the VSC technology
• Overall understanding of HVDC system and component level interactions and considerations in HVDC schemes (practical experience from working on HVDC projects preferred)
• Deep understanding of Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC) and control algorithms
• Experience in HVDC system design, control development and validation
• Experience in working with MATLAB/Simulink and/or PSCAD for VSC-HVDC applications
• Experience in time-domain and frequency-domain modelling and simulation of VSC-HVDC converters
• Experience in offline EMT and SIL/HIL simulation and validation of VSC-HVDC systems
• Experience in participation in working groups for standards and Grid Codes
• Experience in leading teams of engineers towards achieving the company’s objectives
• Familiarity with quality processes such as Agile development practices would be advantageous
• Demonstrated experience and track record of success in working with global engineering teams

Aufgaben

• Lead the design and development of accurate and high-quality computer models and control system concepts to satisfy HVDC market needs
• Lead work packages to translate technology requirements to control concepts and models
• Identify, capture, and generate new intellectual property
• Develop mathematical models in time- and frequency-domain of the VSC-HVDC system
• Validate models in MIL, SIL and HIL and PHIL
• Design, develop and study new and existing VSC Control functionalities
• Update/create high quality requirement specifications, design specifications and test specifications
• Propose initial conceptual system and control designs based on new market requirements
• Create MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD and RSCAD models for design validation
• Define, configure, and maintain real-time simulation platforms to integrate GE’s eLuminaTM control and protection system
• Define and plan development activities
• Publish articles in conferences, journals and symposiums
• Contribute in and influence working group activities such as CIGRE, VDE, ENTSO-E and IEEE standards
• Lead a team of engineers to execute research and development tasks

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Modeling & Control

HVDC knowledge

MATLAB/Simulink

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Power Systems / Power Electronics / Controls

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

RSCAD

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the NTI manager, the Lead Engineer – Modelling, Control and Simulation will lead the development of models and control concepts for new requirements in the VSC-HVDC market. This role is key to drive the technological developments in line with the HVDC market needs, as well as the wider power systems engineering and scientific community such as working groups, standards, and conferences. The role is based in Germany, DE.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of accurate and high-quality computer models and control system concepts to satisfy the needs of the VSC-HVDC market, working in collaboration with the Solution Owners and the engineering teams
• Lead work packages to translate technology requirements to control concepts and both mathematical and computer models
• Identify, capture, and generate new intellectual property
• Develop mathematical models in time- and frequency-domain of the VSC-HVDC system, including plant and control models
• Validate the computer models in Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL)
• Design, develop and study new and existing VSC Control functionalities
• Update/create high quality requirement specifications, design specifications and test specifications
• Propose initial conceptual system and control designs based on new market requirements
• Create MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD and RSCAD models to design and validate conceptual and detailed designs, from low to moderate Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
• Define, configure, and maintain real-time simulation platforms to integrate GE’s eLuminaTM control and protection system
• Define and plan development activities
• Participate in gate review meetings, design review meetings and quality processes
• Lead a team of engineers to execute research and development tasks
• Publish articles in high-quality technical conferences, journals and symposiums
• Contribute in and influence the development of working group activities such as CIGRE, VDE, ENTSO-E and IEEE standards
• Ensure GE’s Health and Safety processes are adhered to by personnel

Qualifications / Requirements

• Master’s degree or above in Power Systems or Power Electronics / Controls with considerable work experience (as Lead/Senior engineer)
• In-depth understanding of Modelling and Control first principles and algorithms used in the VSC technology
• Overall understanding of HVDC system and component level interactions and considerations in HVDC schemes (practical experience from working on HVDC projects preferred)
• Deep understanding of Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC) and control algorithms
• Experience in HVDC system design, control development and validation
• Experience in working with MATLAB/Simulink and/or PSCAD for VSC-HVDC applications
• Experience in time-domain and frequency-domain modelling and simulation of VSC-HVDC converters
• Experience in offline EMT and SIL/HIL simulation and validation of VSC-HVDC systems
• Experience in participation in working groups for standards and Grid Codes
• Experience in leading teams of engineers towards achieving the company’s objectives
• Familiarity with quality processes such as "Agile" development practices would be advantageous
• Demonstrated experience and track record of success in working with global engineering teams

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No