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Control & Protection Application Engineer
GE VernovaHVDC Control & Protection Application Engineer designing and validating LCC/VSC systems for GE Vernova Grid Solutions. Developing MATLAB/Simulink models, electromagnetic-transient simulations, and grid-performance strategies across project lifecycles.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in HVDC control and protection system design, including algorithm development using MATLAB/Simulink and modeling with PSCAD and RSCAD. Proficient in power system stability analysis and capable of executing process improvements and technical risk management.
Highest-signal resume keywords
HVDC Control DevelopmentMATLAB/Simulink Model DevelopmentPower System Stability AnalysisPSCAD/RSCAD ModelingTechnical Risk Management
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Hard Skills
HVDC ControlProtection System DesignAlgorithm DevelopmentModel VerificationDynamic Performance StudiesElectromagnetic Transient ModelingControl Parameter TuningFault Recovery AnalysisProcess ImprovementRoot-Cause Analysis
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCustomer EngagementCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical Report PreparationKnowledge Sharing
Tools & Technologies
MATLABSimulinkPSCADRSCADEMTPPSS®EPowerFactoryETAPRTDSOPAL-RT
Industry Keywords
Electrical EngineeringPower SystemsPower ElectronicsControl EngineeringHVDC SystemsGrid StabilitySimulation PlatformsStandardization InitiativesTechnical SpecificationsFault Recovery
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Analyze customer technical specifications and define HVDC control and protection system requirements, including deviations from standard solutions
- Prepare control, protection, and sequencing strategy specifications, including start-up, shutdown, and fault recovery sequences
- Design, develop, model, and debug HVDC control and protection algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink
- Develop verification models and test harnesses for model validation and conversion activities
- Maintain model documentation and model guides for reuse and standardization
- Perform HVDC plant modeling using MATLAB, PSCAD, RSCAD, and EMTP-type tools
- Execute electromagnetic transient modeling, network conversion, model verification, and validation
- Convert MATLAB/Simulink algorithms into PSCAD, RSCAD, and other time-domain library models
- Perform Dynamic Performance Studies using offline and online simulation tools
- Tune control and protection parameters to meet grid stability and performance criteria
- Analyze and resolve fault recovery and instability issues
- Execute control design, protection design, and verification work packages on schedule and within budget
- Support model verification, functional testing, and validation across simulation environments
- Support R&D and NPI teams in improving control and protection products, tools, and strategies
- Develop new control, protection, and sequencing strategies
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives involving tools, methods, and processes
- Promote reuse of standard solutions to improve quality, reliability, delivery timelines, and cost
- Support tendering, operations, contractual, and after-sales activities
- Participate in cross-functional training and knowledge sharing
- Communicate with internal stakeholders and customers, prepare technical reports, and respond to technical queries
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or Master’s engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Power Electronics, or Control Engineering
- Experience in HVDC control, protection, and sequencing strategy development
- Knowledge of power system stability and performance analysis
- Experience with PSS®E, PowerFactory, ETAP, or similar tools
- Exposure to real-time or HIL simulation platforms such as RTDS and OPAL-RT
- Experience in process improvement, root-cause analysis, or standardization initiatives
- Strong MATLAB/Simulink model-development experience for control and protection systems
- Solid understanding of HVDC systems, including control, protection, sequencing, and AC–DC interactions
- Experience with PSCAD, RSCAD, and EMTP-type tools for HVDC system and plant modeling
- Ability to identify and manage technical risks and work under schedule pressure while maintaining engineering integrity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage in customer technical discussions
- Willingness to support global projects, flexible working hours, and travel
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes