Engineer - Hardware Design and Pre-Commissioning

GE Vernova; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

GE Vernova in Noida, India, is seeking a Substation/FACTS engineer to contribute to STATCOM/HVDC projects. You will design protection and control hardware, prepare diagrams, and coordinate with global teams on high-profile international projects.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years in substations, familiarity with IEC standards, and a strong ownership mindset. Remote-friendly arrangement offers flexibility while engaging in critical engineering work across Grid modernization.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in Substation/FACTS/HVDC projects.
• Minimum 2 years in STATCOM/FACTS/HVDC projects.
• Strong understanding of protection and control hardware.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hardware specs and BOM for Substation/STATCOM projects.
• Develop control and protection panel designs, GA drawings, schematics, relay lists.
• Design single-line diagrams, interconnection diagrams, cable schedules.
• Create terminal plans, BOM, rack layouts, and interface documents.
• Assist FAT/SAT activities and client reviews.

Skills

Substation design

FACTS/HVDC

STATCOM experience

Protection hardware

Education

B.Tech/B.E. Electrical

M.Tech Power Systems

Diploma Electrical

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 remote 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 – Secondary Engineering, Noida office and it can be considered a top priority position to perform in a critical engineering discipline for overall FACTS business.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

The candidate should possess strong hands‑on experience in Single line diagram, Protection & Metering SLD, Control and Protection panel designs, Automation Panel design, Interconnection diagrams, Cable schedules, Panel terminal plan drawing, GA Drawing preparation, Hardware List, Bill of Materials, etc. Experience of working in 1 – 2 STATCOM/HVDC project will be preferred.

Control & Protection Hardware Engineering

• Prepare detailed hardware specification, bill of materials for Substation & STATCOM Projects.
• Develop control and protection panel designs, GA drawings, schematics, relay list, bay control units, marshalling kiosks, and automation panels.

Prepare & Design

• Protection single line diagrams
• Control schematics using EPLAN/E3/EBASE etc.
• Interconnection diagrams
• GA drawings
• Cable schedules
• Terminal plans
• Panel layout drawing
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Rack layout
• Design AC/DC auxiliary supply distribution schemes
• Develop I/O allocation and interface engineering for protection relays, RTUs, BCUs, SCADA, STATCOM Controllers, Ethernet Switches etc.
• Prepare station‑wide control and interlocking philosophy implementation.
• Design reviews with clients/consultants
• Participate in FAT/SAT activities where required

STATCOM Specific Engineering

Develop hardware engineering for

• STATCOM Control & Protection systems
• Valve cooling control interface
• Transformer protection system
• Line bay protection
• MSC/MSR bay protection
• Harmonic filter protection
• Coordinate interfaces between Unit Controller, Station Controller, PPC, HMI & Grid Automation system.
• Prepare communication architecture drawings and interface documentations.

Protection Systems

Knowledge of protection schemes for:

• Transmission line
• Power transformer
• Busbars
• Reactors
• Capacitor banks
• Harmonic filter
• STATCOM branches

Site commissioning support

• Pre‑commissioning work of Control & Protection systems at site
• Pre‑STATCOM control system
• Review and apply design stage documents/settings at site.
• Review site modifications and prepare engineering updates
• Perform primary and secondary injection testing of protection relays
• Support energization and performance testing activities.

Standard knowledge

Familiar with:

• IEC 61850
• IEC 60255
• IEC 62271
• IEC 61000
• Utility technical specifications
• Grid code requirements

Engineering Documentation

• Prepare and review General arrangement drawings, BOM of Control & Protection panels
• Schematic drawings
• Relay setting calculation
• Maintain documentation as per project quality plans

Qualifications/Requirements

• 4 – 8 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 Or Diploma in Electrical Engineering preferably in Power System.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Experience of handling global utility/customers’ requirements.
• Desire to work in international environment.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from following industry will be preferred:

• FACTS / STATCOM
• Power Transmission & Distribution
• Renewable Energy Integration
• HVDC

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.