GE Vernova

Consulting Engineer - FACTS

GE Vernova

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • The position requires a deep technical understanding of the overlap between AC power system planning, stability and FACTS technologies.
  • The successful candidate will understand the intricacies of the AC power system and how to apply FACTS solutions to deliver customer value.
  • The role includes leading major technical initiatives, chairing design reviews, mentoring engineers, and contributing to IP management.
  • Consult with senior leadership and external bodies (IEC/CIGRE); develop a FACTS technology roadmap and coordinate cross-functional activities.
  • Manage R&D programs through to industrialisation; ensure smooth transfer of new technology into production and support quality reviews.
  • Collaborate across GE Vernova businesses (Power Conversion Systems, Grid Automation, Power Technology) and support commercial and procurement teams with technical insights.
  • Provide training and mentorship; participate in competence development and knowledge dissemination; support Chief Engineer’s Office in implementing best practices.

Requirements

  • Deep technical understanding of AC power system planning, stability and FACTS technologies.
  • Masters degree or higher education equivalent in a topic related to the development of power system compensation and/or stability solutions, ideally with an application focus to power electronic systems.
  • Proven experience in power system engineering capacity acting as mentor, including to principal engineers; research and development in power system stability.
  • Deep understanding of AC power system operation, the various types of instability phenomena, and associated analysis techniques.
  • Knowledge and understanding of FACTS technologies and operating strategies; primary hardware technologies; control & protection algorithms, software architecture & hardware platform; future developments in FACTS (grid-forming, energy storage).
  • Experience with tools used in FACTS planning studies (PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD).
  • Familiarity with patent evaluation, application and management.
  • Open to regular business travel.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; leadership to pursue correct engineering processes in adverse conditions.
  • Ability to interface and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.