Lead Electrical Engineer

GE Vernova; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking an experienced electrical engineer in Chennai, responsible for detailed engineering of LV/MV Drives and Power Electronics. The role demands a minimum of 10 years in electrical design and project execution. Candidates should have strong software knowledge, including GE’s product line. This position offers relocation assistance and emphasizes teamwork, communication, and expertise in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Electrical design and Power electronic design.
• In-depth knowledge of LV/MV drives, Transformer, RMU, Power plant control for Solar & BESS application.
• Strong experience in GE’s Toolbox ST and other software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for detailed engineering of electrical equipment.
• Collaborate with the project team to meet design specifications.
• Document test requirements and conduct tests as per standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Power electronic design

Project execution

Control Panels

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor/master’s degree in electrical/electronic/instrumentation/controls Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

E-Plan

ETAP

MATLAB

GE’s MarkVIe

Cimplicity software (SCADA)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• As part of Project execution team responsible for detailed engineering of LV/MV Drives, Transformer, RMU, Switchgear and AC/DC cables and Power Electronics equipment.
• Electrical system design, Power electronic product hardware design / loss budget calculation / Earth & Protection circuits /Arc Flash Calculation/ RCA.
• Understand product / project specifications and realize requirements to design using calculations, modelling and simulations to fulfil project requirements.
• Design system/equipment to meet reliability, testing standards, manufacturability, material and cost guidelines
• Prepare & validate design documents - Configurations, principles of operation, application guidelines, specifications, GA, BOM, SLD & Schematics drawings as per requirement for above specified products.
• Verify functional performance of Inverter, Transformer and RMU equipment’s under all specified operating conditions.
• Support Manufacturing for component installation, wire harness, cables routing and maintain clarence and creepages at Factory / Vendor facility.
• Document functional test requirements and conduct test according to applicable standards (UL/IEC etc.…) /conduct project FAT’s.
• Coordinate with System Engineer and Program / Product / Project manager execution on a continuous basis.
• Take care of project deliverables, co-ordinate with multiple stake holders, detailed engineering, controls software validation, commissioning support for Solar, Battery energy storage system (BESS) & Hybrid Plant Control System and Inverter.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor/master’s degree in electrical/electronic/instrumentation/controls Engineering or Equivalent.
• Min. 10+ years of Electrical design, Power electronic design, Project execution, EPC, Industrial drives, Control Panels, Switchboards, PLC Panels etc.,
• Preferred experience/knowledge in Electrical design / Simulation tools like AUTOCAD / E-Plan, ETAP and MATLAB and Power system analysis tools.
• In-depth knowledge of LV/MV drives, Transformer, RMU, Power plant control for Solar & BESS application.
• Strong experience in GE’s MarkVIe product & tools like GE’s Toolbox ST, Workstation ST, Cimplicity software (SCADA), P80i software, HDM & Simulink.
• Demonstrated Software and hardware expertise in Solar, Energy storage, Plant level controls, validation and verification, systems integration, advanced controls, or related technologies.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Mentor & Guide team
• Self-Starter, demonstrate ability to work effectively within and between teams and as Individual
• Ability to energize teams and perceives change as an opportunity
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and highly matrix environment.

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.