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Principal Engineer – Control & Protection System Application
GE VernovaPrincipal Engineer leading design, development, and implementation of advanced VSC control strategies for HVDC systems at GE Vernova. Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers while contributing to innovative energy solutions.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee the overall technical solution, ensuring customer requirements are met based on reference solutions.
- Lead requirements gathering, system design, implementation, and development of HVDC Control & Protection systems.
- Define control philosophies, protection and interlocking logics, and data exchange configurations.
- Conduct Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, and model control/protection functions in MATLAB/Simulink.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to junior engineers.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field or equivalent knowledge
- Significant experience in power electronics, HVDC- LCC or VSC-based system design.
- Strong expertise in VSC control theory, modulation strategies, and power system protection.
- Experience with PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, Dig SILENT, or similar simulation tools.
- Knowledge of IEC 61850, IEEE standards, and grid codes for VSC and HVDC applications.
- Proven track record in leading complex engineering projects and teams.
Benefits
Comp & perks- A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility in work agreements.
- Competitive benefits and great development opportunities, including private health insurance.
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Hard Skills & Tools
Power ElectronicsControl Philosophy DefinitionProtection Logic DesignData Exchange ConfigurationElectromagnetic Transient StudiesModulation StrategiesPower System ProtectionComplex Engineering Project Leadership
Soft Skills
Technical GuidanceMentorshipKnowledge Transfer