Lead Development Application Engineer

GE Vernova's Grid Software; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GE Vernova's Grid Software as a Lead Application Engineer, where you'll be instrumental in shaping solutions for the Green Energy transition. This role involves designing and validating power system protection and control devices, while collaborating closely with product and program management teams. Ideal candidates will have strong electrical engineering backgrounds and excel in team settings with sharp problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including private health insurance.

Flexible work agreements.

Professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in electrical engineering is required.
• Experience with power system protection and automation products.
• Experience in model design and power system simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Create high-level specifications in collaboration with management.
• Validate algorithms through system studies and simulations.
• Provide technical consultations and support to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree level in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

RTDS

PSCAD

ATP / EMTP

Job description

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Job Description Summary

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

Responsible for the design, validation and troubleshooting of GE Vernova Grid Solutions protection and control devices.

The Lead Development Application Engineer will define product technical requirements and solutions utilising specifications, simulations, and model-based design for implementation.

The successful candidate will be a solid team player, with a methodical and structured approach to their work, with excellent verbal and written communication skills with comprehensive understanding of technical concepts and principles for power system protection and control.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Work with Program & Product Management teams to create high-level specifications.
• Develop and support protection and control solutions utilising design specifications, model-based design which facilitates code generation.
• Perform system studies and simulations using appropriate tools to validate algorithms.
• Analyse user specifications / requirements to recommend appropriate solutions.
• Analyse market trends and requirements to propose new developments in GE Vernova Digital Energy products.
• Work with Customer Support personnel to resolve product, process, and customer issues
• Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, products, applications, or field issues.
• Provide technical consultation, leadership, and guidance throughout the entire NPI design process.
• Author technical papers and present materials at tradeshows and conferences for GE Vernova products.
• Assist in preparing training material and deliver training courses, where required.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to a new and / or experienced engineers, specialists, technicians, and co-ops when required.
  
  

Qualifications

• The role requires advanced knowledge and experience in Electrical engineering equivalent to Degree level or above from a credited University.
• Power system protection and automation products experience.
• Working knowledge of Matlab / Simulink for model design and power system simulation tools such as RTDS. PSCAD or ATP / EMTP.
• Good organisational skills, self-motivated and self-directed.
• Good communication skills with a proactive and open approach to conflict resolution.
• Share ideas, work in a team, displaying initiative and proactive approach to tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable; open to change and modification of tasks, working in multi-tasking environment.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of modern protection and control and distribution automation developments and trends.
• Familiarity with industry standards and documentation procedures of electrical utilities.
• Proven record of writing and presenting papers at industry conferences.
• Experience in developing applications in the Protection & Control market or Postgraduate / Research environment
• Knowledge or experience of metering, wireless / Ethernet / serial communications applicable to P&C (such as IEC61850, Modbus, DNP3.0 and IEC60870-5-103.
  
  

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

At GE Vernova - Grid Automation, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of energy. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will make a tangible impact. Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation and excellence in control systems.

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 full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable 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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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