Control & Protection Application System Engineer

jobs24.co.uk; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of energy solutions, where you will support the design and implementation of HVDC control systems. This role offers the chance to engage in diverse projects that contribute to a greener, more reliable grid. You will work alongside dedicated professionals, enhancing your skills in a dynamic international environment. With a strong focus on growth and sustainability, your contributions will play a vital role in the energy transition. Enjoy competitive benefits, including private health insurance, and the opportunity for personal development as you tackle unique challenges in the energy sector.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Flexible Work Agreements

Competitive Benefits

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage technical risks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement HVDC Control and Protection Systems.
• Prepare specifications and test strategies with guidance from lead engineers.

Skills

Power Systems

Power Electronics

Technical Reporting

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Engineering Degree

Studies in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

RSCAD

PSCAD

MATLAB Simulink

Job description

The Control & Protection System Engineer supports the design and implementation of HVDC Control and Protection Systems by analysing customer requirements, assessing the necessary deviation from standard solutions, modelling the proposed HVDC control system, and providing requirements for the hardware and software teams to implement and validate the resulting system.

1. Execute, with guidance from lead engineers, the required control design, protection design & verification work packages on time and within defined budgets.
2. Follow the departments standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines.
3. Prepare control, protection, and sequencing strategy specifications, design, and testing with guidance from lead engineers.
4. PSSE / PSCAD and PSSE / RSCAD Power system network conversion, modelling and verification.
5. Plant modelling of HVDC System in various simulation tools (MATLAB, RSCAD, PSCAD etc) and its verification.
6. Algorithm and state machine development in MATLAB Simulink.
7. Conversion of MATLAB Simulink algorithms to other suitable time domain library models.
8. Support improvements to existing algorithm/strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies.
9. Support development of new strategies for control, protection, and sequencing (start-up/shut down sequence) to meet customer technical specifications if required.
10. Support R&D teams to develop existing and new products and tools.
11. Support continual improvement, raising the effectiveness and efficiency of the team through the introduction of tools, methods and process improvements and coordinating with the Continuous Improvement leaders.
12. Cross-functional training across five teams (Control Automation Systems, Control System Application, Protection System Application, Verification & Validation) will be provided.

Minimum Requirements:

• Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects.
• Basic sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks.
• A good level of 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.

Desired Characteristics:

• Studies in Electrical engineering or Power System.
• Ability to define requirements and ensure they adhere to best practice.

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 fulfill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal 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:

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