HVDC Control & Protection System Engineer

GE Vernova

Control and protection Application Engineer responsible for HVDC schemes design. Collaborating with engineering teams and managing project deliveries for control and protection systems.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeNoida • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HVDC systems, including control, protection, and sequencing strategies, while effectively utilizing simulation tools like PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK. Capable of managing technical risks and fostering client relationships through strong communication and technical reporting skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HVDC System ExpertisePSCAD Simulation ProficiencyMATLAB-SIMULINK ExperienceControl and Protection Strategy DevelopmentTechnical Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Control System Requirements DefinitionDynamic Performance StudiesAlgorithm ConversionPower Fault Recovery StrategiesGrid Stability Criteria Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationClient Relationship DevelopmentAbility to Work Under PressureSense of Urgency

Tools & Technologies

PSCADMATLABEMTP-RVSimulation ToolsControl Application Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Engineering Degree in Power SystemsPower Electronics Knowledge

Industry Keywords

HVDC BusinessPower SystemsPower ElectronicsControl and ProtectionSequencing Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the business’ Tendering, Operations, Contractual and After Sales needs regarding: Defining control system requirements
HVDC System in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, EMTP-RV etc.
Plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, PSCAD etc) and its verification
Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other design studies using both offline and online simulation tools
Control and protection parameters tuning to meet grid stability criteria specified in customer technical specifications
Conversion of MATLAB Simulink algorithms to PSCAD models
Support improvements to existing algorithm/strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies
Contribute to development of new strategies for control, protection, and sequencing (start-up/shut down sequence) to meet customer technical specifications if required
Proposing continual improvement activities for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of control application team through the introduction of tools, methods, and process improvements.
Support a standard product methodology mindset, seek opportunities to re-use solutions, improve quality and reliability whilst reducing the delivery timeline and associated costs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge
3 to 6 years experience in HVDC business
Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks
Strong written and verbal communication skills, experienced in creating and presenting technical reports and responding to clients’ technical questions
Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements, ownership of technical discussions with customers and capable of developing client relationships.
Competent on functional characteristics of power systems and understand the interactions between AC and HVDC systems.
Knowledge HVDC Control, Protection and Sequencing strategy
Experience in PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools
Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality, and engineering integrity of the solution
Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel in order to support projects globally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided