Lead Electrical/Project Engineer-EPC

IF1860 GE Power Conversion India Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a senior electrical/controls engineer to drive detailed engineering and project delivery across solar, energy storage, and hybrid plant control systems. You will coordinate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and robust reliability of control solutions.

You will lead design reviews, develop system drawings, and validate software and hardware integration for multi-technology energy projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Controls Engineering / Science from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years of experience in detailed engineering, EPC, project execution, control software design/development/implementation.
• Experience in Solar, Energy storage, Plant level system, Inverter, Transformer, RMU, BOP equipment’s validation and verification, systems integration etc.

Responsibilities

• Take care of project deliverables and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Lead detailed engineering and controls software design and validation.
• Provide commissioning support for Solar, Battery energy storage (BESS) and Hybrid Plant Control System.
• Serve as single point of contact for technical issues for customer and project manager.
• Develop, review and maintain drawings, wiring, and control system schematics.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor/Master degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Controls Engineering/Science

Tools

GE MarkVIe

Cimplicity SCADA

Simulink

HDM

P80i

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities 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. Single point of contact for technical issues for the customer and project manager. Track overall status of project deliverables for the assigned projects to meet team goals. Responsible for leading and coordinating all balance of plant technical aspects of energy storage projects, including developing single line drawings and schematics, plan and elevation drawings, general arrangement and site layout, relay protection and control requirements, layouts for LV/HV equipment, conduit, cable, wiring, grounding, and control buildings. In addition, as the technical leader for assigned engineering projects or a program of projects, responsibilities also include activities such as schedule development and updates, supporting sourcing initiatives, planning and tracking project design reviews, quality control/quality assurance, and contractor management. Develop, improve, and administer customer overview and operational training material for the control system. Work across the Hybrid engineering and services organizations to prepare documentation for installation, commissioning, and operations for use by internal GE employees and our customers. Drive performance and reliability enhancements back to the product Coordinate with sourcing and the project team on technical matters to meet project specifications, cost control objectives, and schedule objectives. Accountable for team results to deliver a high-quality product to customer requirements on time and on or under budget. Define processes and procedures, perform RCAs (Root Cause Analysis), perform corrective actions, and validate process control. Support quality and standardization initiatives.

Required Qualification & Experience

Bachelor/Master degree in Electrical /Electronics/Instrumentation/Controls Engineering / Science from an accredited college or university Minimum of 10+ years of experience with detailed engineering, EPC, Project execution, Control software design/development/implementation. Expertise in Solar, Energy storage, Plant level system, Inverter, Transformer, RMU, BOP plant equipment’s validation and verification, systems integration etc. Experience in leading large scale engineering projects, EPC, detailed engineering, Simulation models, Power Electronic equipment’s, Product design and site experience. Experience in various countries grid code compliance Worked in any power generation industry like renewable, thermal, nuclear etc. Experience in communication networks equipment’s functionality, Selection, Software features and Hardware & Cyber security. Experience in implementation of controls or systems integration in products and field engineering experience Knowledge in GE’s MarkVIe product & tools like GE’s Toolbox ST, Workstation ST, Cimplicity software (SCADA), P80i software, HDM & Simulink. Experience in interpreting power system design output such as: SLDs, LV & MV Protection & Co-ordination / Voltage Drop / Dip Calculations / Load Flow and Fault Studies / Arc Flash Calculation/ Transient System and scenario analysis / Harmonic (VTHD) calculations / MV & LV power system cabling (cable selection, rating etc.) / Quality of Power Supply / EMC. Design system/equipment to meet reliability, testing standards, manufacturability, material and cost guidelines.

Desired Characteristics

Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information Strong problem analysis and resolution skills Curiosity, passion for excellence, drive to deliver on time Knowledge of power conversion systems and controls. Present technical plans in voice of customer Experience in working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc. Self-start attitude is strongly requested Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

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