Engineer - Systems Engineering

IF1860 GE Power Conversion India Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Systems Engineer in India to support transformer, motor, MV/LV switchgear, and UPS/Battery sizing projects. You will partner with leadership to develop technically sound solutions, identify risks, and ensure standards compliance across global domains.

The role requires reviewing SLDs and schematics, preparing BOMs, and coordinating with Platform Engineering, Value Engineering, and Supply Chain. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a reputed college/university.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Engineering / System engineering projects based on electrical balance of plant equipment (detail engineering including Transformer, Motor, MV/LV switchgear, Control panel, UPS and battery sizing).

Responsibilities

• Assist the BUs in developing and evaluating systems solutions, ensuring technical soundness and risk control.
• Perform basic and detail engineering for Transformer, Motor, MV/LV switchgear, Control panel, UPS and battery sizing, Layout engineering, Cable engineering, Earthing/Lightning protection.
• Prepare SLD, review Schematics, GA, BOM and reports.
• Review vendor technical offers/documentation and ensure compliance with applicable codes (AN S, UL, NEC, NFPA, IEC).
• Identify technical risks and mitigate strategies; drive lean solutions for projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

E-Plan

MS Office

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

E-Plan

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

Roles and Responsibilities

As part of the OTR process, assist the Business Verticals in developing and evaluating systems solutions (together with the leadership team), making sure that the solutions are technically sound and that technical risk is recognized, controlled, and planned for.

• Perform basic and detail engineering for Transformer, Motor, MV/LV switchgear, Control panel, UPS and battery sizing, Layout engineering, Cable engineering, Earthing / Lightning protection.
• Proficient in preparing SLD, Reviewing Schematics, GA, BOM and reports.
• Proficient in electrical component specification, sizing, selection and analysis.
• Prepare technical documentation as per contractual requirements, and review vendor technical offers / documentation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international electrical codes and standards, including ANS, UL, NEC, NFPA, and IEC.
• Identify technical risks and put in place the mitigation plan.
• Review developed solutions and identify opportunities for improvement of process, system, or equipment.
• Foster relationship with other GEV business entities to maximize the benefits of Synergy.
• Liaise with Platform Engineering, Technology and Value Engineering, and Supply Chain as appropriate to support the project and the business.
• Drive lean mind set to provide optimum technical solutions for the projects.
• Ensure compliance with all company and customer EHS policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from reputed College/University
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Engineering / System engineering projects based on electrical balance of plant equipment's (detail engineering - Transformer, Motor, MV/LV switchgear, Control panel, UPS and battery sizing, Layout engineering, Cable engineering, Earthing / Lightning protection) for Industry / Marine / Oil & Gas / Power domains

Desired Characteristics

• Strong prioritizing and time management skills.
• Willingness to learn with passion.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD / E-Plan / MS Office applications
• Self-motivated, creative and a team player, with ability to come up with unique solutions to complex problems.
• Capable of working with multi-disciplined international team with good personal organization skills.
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects meeting time scales.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.
• Quickly identify best practices and apply them within the team.
• Willing to travel on short notice within base country and overseas for short/long term assignments.
• Willing to work extended hours during the week, at weekends/holidays at critical time.

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. www.gevernova.com