Lead Application Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking an experienced Power Systems Engineer in Bengaluru to perform advanced analysis of power electronics and grid integration.

The role involves modeling renewable energy systems, HVDC, and energy storage using industry-standard tools, with opportunities to influence project outcomes and client solutions. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply strong analytical skills, and contribute to technical content for regional forums while traveling up to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or electric power engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience performing transient analysis using simulation tools like ATP/EMTP, PSCAD/EMTDC and EMTDC- RV.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with common programming languages (Python, FORTRAN, C, C++, MATLAB).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel to support project work (up to 10%).

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis related to power electronics and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, large industrial drives, HVDC and FACTS.
• Support clients with power systems engineering expertise including modeling, analysis, equipment design and specification, and failure mode analysis.
• Create and parametrize simulation models representing electrical equipment (gas turbines, wind turbines, solar inverters, battery storage) using tools like PSS/E, PSCAD, DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSLF.
• Conduct grid code compliance studies and field testing for connection of generation equipment to grid.

Skills

Analytical skills

Willingness to travel

Experience in transient analysis using

Programming languages (Python, FORTRAN

C, C++, MATLAB

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electric Power Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Desirable)

Tools

ATP/EMTP

PSCAD/EMTDC

PSS/E

PowerFactory

PSLF

Job description

Job Description Summary

Consulting Services, a part of GE Vernova, has offices in multiple countries and offers our global clients (external & internal GE) a wide range of solutions across the entire spectrum of power generation, delivery, and utilization. Our Power Systems Engineering team utilizes their deep knowledge of connected power grid planning, design, operation, and life-cycle management, to offer customized solutions to our global clients. Our Power Economics team offers analyses focused on the understanding and the study of the financial and physical operation of the electric power systems including generation and grid planning, system optimization, asset valuation, competitive power markets and energy policy implications. Over 700 entities worldwide use our Concorda Suite of software tools to assess the economics, performance, and reliability of interconnected power systems. We also offer a full range of education courses through our Power Systems Engineering Course.

As a member of the GE Vernova Consulting Services Grid Integration and Stability team, the successful candidate will be an active contributor to the GE Vernova business initiatives related to power systems and power electronics equipment and services and also contribute to solve the complex technical issues faced by power industry working with external customers.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, large industrial drives, HVDC and FACTS.

• Supportcustomerswithpowersystemsengineeringexpertise;includingmodeling,analysis,equipmentdesignandspecification,andfailuremodeanalysis

• Create,modifyandparametrizesimulationmodelsrepresentingelectricalequipmentlikegas turbines,windturbines,solarinverters,batterystorage and their controls in widely used power system simulation software like PSS/E, PSCAD, DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSLF etc.

• Performpowersystemplanning studies, renewable integration studies, feasibility studies for HVDC and FACTS, Energy Storage etc. for large utility systems

• Perform Grid Code Compliance studies and field testing for connection of generation equipment (Conventional or renewable) to Grid

• Effectivelycommunicateresultstobothinternalandexternalcustomersbypreparingdetailedwrittenreportsorpresentationsdescribinganalysesperformed,solutionsdeveloped,andcustomervaluepropositions

• Enhanceindustryknowledgeandpresenttechnicalcontentinregionalforumsandconferences;serveasathoughtleaderinindustryactivities

• Activelyparticipatein aworkingenvironmentwhereteamwork,quality,customerserviceandinnovationareprized

Required Qualifications

• Master’sDegreeinelectricalengineeringorelectricpowerengineering

• Minimum2yearsofIndustryexperienceperformingtransientanalysisusingsimulationtoolslikeATP/EMTP,PSCAD/EMTDCandEMTP-RV and/Or steadystateanddynamicanalysisusinglargedatabasesimulationtoolslikePSS/E,PowerFactory,PSLF

• Minimum2yearofExperiencewiththeuseandapplicationofcommonprogramminglanguages(e.g.Python,FORTRAN,C, C++MATLAB)

• Strong Analytical skills

• Willingnesstotraveltosupportprojectwork(up to 10%)

Desired Characteristics

• Ph.D.degreeinelectricalengineering,electricpowerengineering,orrelatedfieldofstudy

• ExperiencecreatingandmodifyingdynamicusermodelsinsimulationtoolslikePSS/E,PSCAD,PowerFactoryandPSLF

• Advancedexperiencewithdynamicandtime-domainsimulationtools(e.g.FORTRANprogrammingofuser-written“blackbox”modelsinPSCAD,useofMATLABorPythonscriptingtoautomateexecutionandanalysisofmultiplesimulations)

• Demonstratedapplicationofcomplexmathematicsandengineeringto real-worldelectricpowersystemproblems

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.