Lead Controls System Verification And Validation Engineer

Ge Grid Solutions; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions provider is seeking a Lead Control System Verification & Validation Engineer in Wolverhampton. This pivotal role involves overseeing HVDC Controls & Protection Verification activities, ensuring technical leadership and compliance with project schedules. The ideal candidate has significant verification engineering experience, strong knowledge of 400kV substations and excellent communication skills. In return, the company offers competitive benefits, a dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Competitive benefits

Flexible work agreements

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with knowledge in power systems and power electronics.
• Significant experience as Verification Engineer in High Voltage field.
• Experience with PSCAD and RSCAD models and HVDC system operational behavior.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Validation & Verification activity plans.
• Design and review Factory System Test cases.
• Develop HVDC System and plant modelling in electromagnetic transient tools.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Project management

HVDC system knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

PSCAD

RSCAD

MATLAB SIMULINK

Job description

Lead Control System Verification & Validation Engineer

Lead Control System Verification & Validation Engineer will be responsible for the delivery of the 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.

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.
• Develop HVDC System and plant modelling in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, RSCAD, EMTP-RV etc including undertaking Dynamic Performance Studies and Protection co‑ordination.
• Prepare 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

• 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.
• Experience of developing and working with PSCAD and RSCAD models is essential including knowledge of Overall HVDC System Operational Behaviour.
• Experience in technical leadership 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 flexible with working hours.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical standards such as IEC 61850, IEC 62351, IEC 12207, IEEE 15288, IEC 25010, IEC 27032, NERC/CIP.

Desired Characteristics

• Process improvement or RCA experience or certification.
• Experience on MATCAD, PSS/E and MATLAB SIMULINK, EMTP-RV, Digsilent etc will added advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Company Overview

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition - and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

Why Join Us?

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 toward carbon neutrality. 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. Our engineers are always up for the challenge, driven to find the best solutions, and exposed to game‑changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to make an impact. 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.