Lead Verification & Validation Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Lead Verification & Validation Engineer to drive HVDC Controls & Protection verification efforts. You will coordinate with project teams to ensure timely delivery, design and execute FST/FAT scenarios, and model HVDC systems using PSCAD/RSCAD for dynamic studies.

The role requires leadership in test strategy, experience with HVDC systems, and global travel flexibility, under English communication standards. Join a team focused on delivering robust HVDC solutions.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with power systems and power electronics.
• Significant HVDC verification experience with control & protection design.
• Strong knowledge of 400kV substations including HVDC systems.
• Experience with PSCAD/RSCAD models.
• Leadership in defining test strategies and RCA.
• Willingness to travel globally and adapt to flexible hours.
• Fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain Validation & Verification activity plans as per project schedule.
• Design and review Factory System Test cases and lead FAT with clients.
• Develop HVDC system modelling in PSCAD/RSCAD and perform dynamic studies.
• Prepare control system requirements for lab setups and interfaces.
• Support New Product Introduction and provide site commissioning support.
• Drive continual improvement in V&V processes and tools.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for V&V engineers.
• Coordinate with Controls, Software, Hardware and Commissioning to resolve bottlenecks.

Skills

V&V leadership

HVDC systems

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Test planning

Education

Engineering degree in Power Systems/Power Electronics

Tools

PSCAD

RSCAD

MATLAB SIMULINK

EMTP-RV

Digsilent

Job description

Job Description Summary Lead Verification & Validation Engineer will be responsible for the delivery of the of HVDC Controls & Protection Verification and Validation team's activities on time / as per Project Scheduled through proper coordination between Project and department. The role involves technical leadership on the various work packages within the department ensuring that they meet the requirements, and the relevant processes are followed.

Essential responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain Validation & Verification team's activity plans as per the Project scheduled.
• Design, create Factory System Test (FST) cases and review results against design requirements including leading Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with clients.
• Developing HVDC System and plant modelling in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, RSCAD, EMTP-RV etc including undertaking Dynamic Performance Studies and Protection co-ordination.
• Preparing control system requirements for the RTDS Lab setup including AC DC interface requirement, Plant Emulator Interface requirement and RSCAD Power system network conversion, modelling, and verification.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) to develop existing and new products and tools.
• Provide support to Commissioning Engineers during Dynamic commissioning at Site.
• Support continual improvement, raising the effectiveness and efficiency of the team through the introduction of tools, methods and process improvements and coordinating with the Continuous Improvement leaders.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• Maintain rigorous end-to-end requirement traceability, ensuring that every design change is verified against system architecture and validated via documented test evidence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in the V&V lifecycle, implementing changes where necessary that increase test coverage and decrease the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for V&V engineers.
• Investigate complex technical anomalies by correlating event-logs, signal traces, and control states to identify and implement corrective actions under high-pressure delivery timelines.
• Provide technical guidance to junior V&V engineers, fostering a culture of "Quality First" and promoting best practices in test plan preparation and documentation.
• Orchestrate communication between cross-functional teams (Controls, Software, Hardware, and Commissioning) to resolve integration bottlenecks and maintain project velocity.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
• Significant experience in the position of Verification Engineer in High Voltage field, with experience as a Control & Protection design Engineer.
• Good knowledge of overall 400kV substation, HVDC system (LCC/VSC/SVC) including control and protection system is essential.
• Experience of developing and working with PSCAD and RSCAD models is essential including knowledge of Overall HVDC System Operational Behaviour.
• Experience in defining Test Strategy, Root-Cause Analysis (RCA), Cross-functional Stakeholder Management and Mentorship.
• Experience in technical leadership with ability to manage team of validation engineers.
• Strong communication skills with a fluency in English language.
• Willingness to travel to support projects globally and readiness for flexible with working hours.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical standards such as IEC 61850, IEC 62351, IEC 12207, IEEE 15288, IEC 25010, IEC 27032, NERC/CIP.
• Desired characteristics Process improvement or RCA experience or certification Experience on MATCAD, PSS/E and MATLAB SIMULINK, EMTP-RV, Digsilent etc will added advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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