System Studies Engineer (m/w/d)

At GE Vernova's Grid Solutions business we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. We help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

We are looking for a System Studies Engineer within the HVDC Systems Engineering team and the successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on tender and project activities related to HVDC applications.

The role gives an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to expand their skills and professional development and is to be based at the HVDC Engineering Centre in Berlin or Dresden.

Key Technical Areas

1. Power System – System Design for HVDC
   • Main Scheme Design for HVDC Converters.
   • Single Line Diagram
2. High Voltage Equipment
   • Transformer
   • Switchgear
   • Measurement Devices
   • Power Reactors
   • High Voltage Equipment Testing (Witnessing)
3. Insulation Co-ordination
   • Basic Insulation Co-ordination Studies.
   • Surge Arresters
4. Performance
   • Station losses Calculations.

Main Responsibilities

• Performing studies; deliver study reports.
• Produce Specifications for HV equipment.
• Witness Equipment Testing
• Technical responsibility in areas of expertise.
• Provide guidance to peers on areas of expertise.
• Customer facing responsibilities.
• Processes: develop and industrialise solution tools and processes associated with the engineering activities identified above. Design Guides.
• Development: Be actively involved in new developments in HVDC technologies, implementing control and protection solutions and creating / delivering new analysis techniques and system study tools in order to provide optimized system study solutions.
• External activities: Represent the business in external events by publishing technical papers or participating in working groups (CIGRE/IEC/IEEE).
• Adherence to company policies and Code of Conduct.
• Health and Safety: consider Health and Safety preventions, risks, behaviors. Attend EHS training.

Education Requirements

Power Systems Engineering degree, MSc and above.

Work Experience Requirements

Two-three years minimum experience in industrial engineering roles.

Required Software Tools

• EXCEL
• PYTHON

Personal Skills

• Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery.
• Technical leadership and mentoring Good technical communication skills.
• Technical reporting and presentation.
• Structured approach to sharing knowledge and experience.
• Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills.
• Ability to be a team player and to work independently.
• Right first time culture & attitude.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No