Lead Engineer - Systems Engineering

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

Job summary

GE Vernova in Chennai is seeking a Systems Engineer with a focus on Variable Speed Drive Systems. The role involves leading design engineering, performing power system studies, and ensuring compliance with grid codes.

The successful candidate will have a Master's/Bachelor's in electrical engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Strong expertise with ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, and PSCAD is crucial, along with interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years' experience in Power Systems analysis/System engineering.
• Strong knowledge of power system analysis and electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret SLDs and relay coordination data.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies using ETAP/DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Develop and maintain electrical network models.
• Analyze grid performance and compliance with standards.

Skills

Power system analysis

Electrical engineering fundamentals

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

Education

Masters/Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Python

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

• Perform power system studies using ETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory / PSCAD.

• Develop, validate, and maintain electrical network models for 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.

• Support renewable integration studies for solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid systems.

• Perform relay setting calculations and 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 of power system analysis and electrical engineering fundamentals.

• Hands‑on experience with ETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory / PSCAD.

• Understanding of protection systems and grid interconnection requirements.

• Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEC, 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.

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.