Control Engineer, FACTS & Grid Integration

GE Vernova; Tampere; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Control Engineer to join the FACTS Control Software team in Tampere, Finland. You will design control systems for high-power grid devices, test in the lab, and assist with commissioning at site, contributing to R&D efforts in FACTS control systems.

You will collaborate with the team under the Engineering Manager and engage with customers and stakeholders throughout project phases, potentially taking a leading role and traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• MSc (or higher) in Power System Engineering or equivalent.
• Specialized knowledge in Electrical Power Engineering.
• Understanding of control theory behind grid connected devices.
• Knowledge in compensation systems, power electronics.
• Experience with PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, RTDS or PSSE.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality study documents and specifications.
• Plan, specify and participate testing.
• Execute control and protection testing and system energizing.
• Participate in technical negotiations with end customers and other stakeholders.
• Support equipment sourcing (technical inputs, equipment evaluation).
• Support technical tendering.
• Research and development in FACTS control system design.

Skills

Control theory

Grid-connected devices

Negotiation

Teamwork

Education

MSc in Power System Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

RTDS

PSSE

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Control Engineer to join the FACTS Control Software team in Tampere, Finland. You will design control systems for high-power grid devices, test in the lab, and assist with commissioning at site, contributing to R&D efforts in FACTS control systems.

You will collaborate with the team under the Engineering Manager and engage with customers and stakeholders throughout project phases, potentially taking a leading role and traveling as needed.