System Studies Engineer (m/f/d) in GERMANY

Job Description Summary 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. Job Description

KEY TECHNICAL AREAS

• Power System Studies – Steady State
• Load Flow.
• Short Circuit.
• Unit Interaction Factor.
• Multi Infeed Interaction Factor.
• Arc Flash.
• Harmonic Studies
• Harmonic performance; harmonic stability; harmonic filter design.
• Power Line Carrier Interference studies and filters.
• Harmonic site measurements.
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Studies
• Radio Frequency Interference and screening.
• Electromagnetic Fields.
• Substation Electromagnetic Zoning.
• EMC compliance and risk assessment of the substation.
• Earthing and bonding.
• Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Studies
• Transient Overvoltage.
• Transient Recovery Voltage.
• Lightning.
• Other EMT studies.
  
  

Main Responsibilities

• Modelling and performing the studies; deliver study reports.
• Technical responsibility in areas of expertise.
• Provide guidance to peers on areas of expertise.
• Customer facing responsibilities.
• Processes: develop and industrialize 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

• PSS®E
• DIgSILENT Power Factory
• MATLAB
• PSCAD
• FORTRAN
• PYTHON
• EXCEL
  
  

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