Lead Controls System Verification and Validation Engineer

GE Vernova; Creswell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Control System Verification & Validation Engineer to deliver HVDC controls and protection verification and validation activities on time and within project schedules. The role requires technical leadership across work packages, ensuring compliance with processes and high-quality outcomes.

You will design FST cases, lead FATs with clients, develop HVDC system models (PSCAD/RSCAD) and support commissioning during dynamic site activities, with international travel as

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with power systems/power electronics
• Significant HVDC verification experience with control & protection design
• Strong knowledge of 400kV substations and HVDC systems (LCC/VSC/SVC)
• Technical leadership to manage a team of validation engineers
• Excellent English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain Validation & Verification activity plans per project schedule
• Design and review Factory System Test (FST) cases and lead FAT with clients
• Develop HVDC system models and perform dynamic studies
• Prepare RTDS lab interfaces and power system network modelling
• Support New Product Introduction for HVDC products/tools
• Assist Commissioning Engineers during dynamic site commissioning
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization within the team

Skills

Technical leadership

Team management

English fluency

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (power systems/power electronics)

Tools

PSCAD

RSCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

PSS/E

EMTP-RV

Digsilent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

Lead Control System Verification & Validation Engineer will be responsible for the delivery of the of HVDC Controls & Protection Verification and Validation team’s activities on time / as per Project Scheduled through proper coordination between Project and department.

The role involves technical leadership on the various work packages within the department ensuring that they meet the requirements, and the relevant processes are followed.

Job Description

Essential responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain Validation & Verification team’s activity plans as per the Project scheduled.
• Design, create Factory System Test (FST) cases and review results against design requirements including leading Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with clients.
• Developing HVDC System and plant modelling in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, RSCAD, EMTP-RV etc including undertaking Dynamic Performance Studies and Protection co-ordination.
• Preparing control system requirements for the RTDS Lab setup including AC DC interface requirement, Plant Emulator Interface requirement and RSCAD Power system network conversion, modelling, and verification.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) to develop existing and new products and tools.
• Provide support to Commissioning Engineers during Dynamic commissioning at Site.
• 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.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
• Significant experience in the position of Verification Engineer in High Voltage field, with experience as a Control & Protection design Engineer.
• Good knowledge of overall 400kV substation, HVDC system (LCC/VSC/SVC) including control and protection system is essential.
• Technical leadership skills with ability to manage team of validation engineers.
• Excellent communication skills with a fluency in English language.
• Willingness to travel to support projects globally and readiness for flexibility with working hours.

Desired characteristics

• Process improvement or RCA experience or certification.
• Experience of developing and working with PSCAD and RSCAD models including knowledge of Overall HVDC System Operational Behaviour.
• Experience on MATCAD, PSS/E and MATLAB SIMULINK, EMTP-RV, Digsilent etc will add advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical standards such as IEC 61850, IEC 62351, IEC 12207, IEEE 15288, IEC 25010, IEC 27032, NERC/CIP.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes