Lead Control & Protection System Engineer

GE Vernova; Greater Noida; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Greater Noida is seeking a Lead Control & Protection System Engineer to support the design of Control and Protection functions for HVDC schemes. You will be involved in mentoring and project delivery, ensuring effective technical solutions and project accountability.

The ideal candidate must possess an engineering degree with strong knowledge in power systems, experience with HVDC technology, and proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink. This role does not offer relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics.
• Strong communication skills, experienced in creating technical reports.
• Competent in functional characteristics of power systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare responses to technical queries from clients.
• Conduct Dynamic Performance Studies and other design studies.
• Lead engineering design reviews and propose technical solutions.

Skills

Power systems understanding

HVDC Control knowledge

MATLAB/Simulink proficiency

PSCAD experience

Technical report writing

Education

Engineering degree in power systems or equivalent

Tools

MATLAB

PSCAD

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

Job Description

As a Lead Control & Protection System Engineer, you will report to the Control System Application Manager and will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the design of Control and Protection functions for LCC and VSC HVDC schemes.

You will mentor others on the existing designs of specified project and functionalities in MATLAB/Simulink and transfer them to the PSCAD simulation environment across the full delivery process life cycle, including but not limited to plant model design and maintenance, verification model in MATLAB, creating test harness for conversion, writing model guides, and evaluating models in PSCAD.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the business’ Tendering, Operations, Contractual and After Sales
• Accountable for preparing the responses to technical queries from clients and solving customer issues.
• Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other design studies using both offline and online simulation tools
• Technical accountability as a technical leader in engineering design reviews, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe, reliable, and compliant solutions
• Ensure that project plans contain the necessary activities and studies required to meet the requirements of the customer and the proposed technical solution.
• Proposing and leading continual improvement activities

Qualifications / Essential Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, experienced in creating and presenting technical reports and responding to clients’ technical questions
• Competent on functional characteristics of power systems and understand the interactions between AC and HVDC systems
• Knowledge of HVDC Control, Protection and Sequencing strategy
• Experience in PSCAD and MATLAB‑SIMULINK simulation tools

Desired Characteristics

• Process improvement or RCA experience or certification
• Experience working in HVDC industry

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No