Lead Engineer - Systems Engineering

gevernova; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

gevernova seeks a senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer to lead design engineering on VSDS projects. You will coordinate with customers and vendors to ensure timely, within-budget execution while meeting quality standards.

You will perform studies with ETAP/DIgSILENT/PSCAD, develop network models, and analyze grid performance across industrial power systems. Strong knowledge of protection and interconnection is essential.

Qualifications

• Masters/Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a reputed college/university.
• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in Power Systems analysis / System engineering projects for Industry / Marine / Oil & Gas / Power domains.
• Hands-on experience with ETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory / PSCAD.
• Understanding of protection systems and grid interconnection requirements.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, utility/grid codes; Python/DPL scripting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engineering and coordinate with customers and vendors for VSDS projects.
• Perform power system studies using ETAP/DIgSILENT/PSCAD and develop network models.
• Analyze grid performance, reliability, and fault conditions; ensure standards compliance.
• Prepare technical recommendations and support project execution and optimization.
• Liaise with Platform Engineering, Technology, and Supply Chain to support projects.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Grid interconnection

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

Python

Primavera

PLM

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.
Lead role on design engineering and coordination/key technical interface to customer and vendors in execution of projects based on Variable Speed Drive System (VSDS), responsible for the execution of projects in time, quality and budget.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Performpower system studiesusingETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory / PSCAD.
• Develop, validate, and maintainelectrical network modelsfor transmission, distribution, and industrial power systems.
• Analyze grid performance, reliability, and operational behavior under normal and fault conditions.
• Evaluate system compliance with grid codes, utility standards, and project specifications.
• Supportrenewable integration studiesfor solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid systems.
• Performrelay setting calculationsand validate protection schemes.
• Study voltage stability, frequency response, and network disturbances.
• Prepare technical recommendations for system improvement and optimization.
• Support Business Verticals in creating and reviewing (in conjunction with the leadership team) systems solutions as part of the OTR process, ensuring that solutions are technically fit for purpose and that technical risk is understood and managed with contingencies identified
• Lead project execution - Analyze customer's contract, prepare specifications and reports
• Review solutions developed and identify opportunities for improvement of process, system, or equipment
• Ensure strict compliance with all company and customers’ EHS policies and procedures
• Identify and propose improvements in processes, tools, system solutions and technologies, rolling out improvements when agreed with leadership team
• Foster relationship with other GEV business entities to maximize the benefits of synergies
• Liaise with Platform Engineering, Technology and Value Engineering, and Supply Chain as appropriate to support the project and business
• Drive lean mind set to provide optimum technical solutions for the projects

Qualifications / Requirements

• Masters / Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from reputed College / University
• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in Power Systems analysis / System engineering projects for Industry /Marine / Oil & Gas / Power domains
• Strong knowledge ofpower system analysis and electrical engineering fundamentals
• Hands-on experience withETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory / PSCAD
• Understanding of protection systems and grid interconnection requirements
• Familiarity with relevant standards such asIEC, IEEE, utility/grid codes
• Knowledge of Python, DPL, or other scripting tools is often an advantage
• Ability to interpret SLDs, relay coordination data, and equipment parameters
• Ability to adapt and multitask with project / application engineers
• Analytical and innovative approach in problem solving
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• PLM, Primavera experience are added advantages

Desired Characteristics

• Lead a team in matrix environment for successful execution of project
• Willingness to learn with passion
• 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
• Value others ideas and opinions, create positive team environment
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills
• Quickly identify best practices and apply them within the team
• Strong prioritizing and time management skills
• Willing to travel on short notice within base country and overseas for short/long term assignments

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes