Lead NPI Controls Engineer - Energy Storage Systems

GE Vernova; New Jersey; Remote; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead NPI Controls Engineer to join their Energy Storage Systems team. This role involves developing and maintaining innovative energy storage solutions, ensuring reliability and performance while collaborating across engineering teams. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering and significant experience in energy storage controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience with energy storage systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in energy storage controls and systems integration.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and install energy storage systems.
• Participate in software & controls development phases.
• Support problem identification and resolution for products.

Skills

Energy storage controls

Systems integration

Problem analysis

Technical project leadership

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced Degree in Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Python

Cimplicity software (SCADA)

Job description

Lead NPI Controls Engineer - Energy Storage Systems

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Job Description Summary

The Lead Controls Engineer – Energy Storage Systems works as part of the NPI Controls Engineering Team in an international environment and will be responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of energy storage solutions within Solar & Storage Solutions. This includes but it is not limited to AC systems, DC systems, Power Conversion and Plant-level controls up to and including interfaces with upper level customer control systems.

Job Description Summary

The Lead Controls Engineer – Energy Storage Systems works as part of the NPI Controls Engineering Team in an international environment and will be responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of energy storage solutions within Solar & Storage Solutions. This includes but it is not limited to AC systems, DC systems, Power Conversion and Plant-level controls up to and including interfaces with upper level customer control systems.

Job Description

About Us:

Come bring your energy to change the world. Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition. GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.

Why We Come To Work

At GE Vernova, we are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition

Roles and Responsibilities

• Development, validation, and installation of all energy storage systems including auxiliary systems e.g. chillers, BMS
• Participate in all phases of software & controls development from product definition to production release
• Implement performance and reliability enhancements into the product
• Participate in design, code reviews, testing and software validation
• Understand the rules and regulations associated with regional electricity markets
• Support problem identification and resolution of new and installed products
• Develop, improve, and administrate customer overview and operational training material for the energy storage
• Work across engineering and services organizations to prepare documentation for installation, commissioning, and operations for use by internal GE employees and our customers
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Science or in STEM from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with developing software & controls for energy storage systems.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated expertise in energy storage controls, validation and verification, formal design methodology, systems integration, advanced controls or related technologies.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with GE’s MarkVIe product family and of GE’s Cimplicity software (SCADA).
• Experienced embedded firmware developer.
• Knowledge of power conversion systems and controls.
• Knowledge of communication networks (copper, FO) and their design, SW and Hardware.
• Familiarity with standard industrial protocols such as OPC-UA and Modbus, as well as standard messaging protocols such as MQTT.
• Experience with Matlab, Simulink, and/or Python.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodology.
• Technical project leadership experience.
• Advanced Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc.
• Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information.
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Curiosity, passion for excellence, drive to deliver on-time.
• Can present technical plans in voice of customer.
• Self-start attitude is strongly requested.
  
  

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

• This is a remote position
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation

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