Engineer - Control System

RE1055 GE Renewable Energy Technologies Private Limited; Dadri; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Job summary

GE Vernova in Noida, India, is seeking Engineering Professionals to join the FACTS Solution Line. You will develop and implement control algorithms for STATCOM and FACTS applications, and perform power system studies and dynamic simulations using PSCAD and MATLAB Simulink.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager – Control Software, you will support testing activities (RTDS/RSCAD), document control philosophy and software releases, and collaborate with global Design, Protection and SCADA teams on

Qualifications

• BTech/MTech in Electrical Engineering required.
• 4–10 years in Substation/FACTS/HVDC projects.
• STATCOM/FACTS/HVDC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement STATCOM/FACTS control algorithms.
• Perform power system studies and dynamic simulations using PSCAD, MATLAB Simulink.
• Support testing across simulation, offline and real-time environments.
• Validate control functions: voltage control, reactive power control, current control and fault ride-through.
• Collaborate with System Design, Control Hardware, Protection, SCADA and commissioning teams.

Skills

STATCOM control

Power system studies

Dynamic simulations

Control software testing

Education

BTech/MTech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

MATLAB Simulink

RSCAD/RTDS

Job description

Job Description Summary GE Vernova delivers reactive power compensators such as Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) and Static Var Compensators (SVC), on which we are the global FACTS Solution Line based in Finland, India, Brazil and US. These systems are used to control power system voltage and reactive power flow as well as to improve the power system stability and transmission system efficiency. Via our projects, you truly have a chance to make the world a better place by helping our global customers in saving vital energy and securing stable electricity distribution. We are looking for Engineering Professionals to join the FACTS Solution Line team. The position will be based in Noida, India with hybrid working flexibility. You will be working on cutting edge technology and varied international high-profile projects. In this position, you will be reporting to Engineering Manager – Control Software, Noida office and it can be considered a top priority position to perform in a critical engineering discipline for overall FACTS business. Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control algorithms for STATCOM and FACTS application.
• Perform power system studies and dynamic simulations using PSCAD, MATLAB Simulink etc.
• Participate in control software testing, including simulation, offline testing, and real-time testing using RSCAD/RTDS.
• Develop, validate and optimize control functions including voltage control, reactive power control, current control and fault ride through.
• Built and maintain RMS & EMT simulation models for control design and system performance validation.
• Support Factory Acceptance Test, Site Commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, simulation reports, control philosophy, and software release documents.
• Provide technical support during customer discussions and project execution.
• Collaborate with System Design, Control Hardware, Protection, SCADA and commissioning teams.
• Experience on STATCOM control system architecture and hardware specifications will be added advantage.

Required Qualifications

• 4 – 10 years of relevant experience in Substation/FACTS/HVDC Projects.
• Minimum 2 years of experience specifically in STATCOM/FACTS/HVDC projects.
• Experience in utility scale grid integration and EHV substations preferred.
• BTech/MTech degree in Electrical Engineering preferably in Power System.
• Strong prioritizing and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities
• Team-oriented mindset with strong ownership and accountability
• Effective communication with global teams.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Desire to work in international environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Curious, open-minded, and willing to learn new technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
• Willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from following industry will be preferred: FACTS / STATCOM HVDC

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

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