Engineer - Control Software

Job Description Summary

The candidate should possess strong hands-on experience in PSCAD, PSSE, MATLAB/Simulink and RTDS for power system modelling, control development and real time validation. Experience in STATCOM/FACTS control algorithms, EMT/RMS simulations, HIL testing and Controller tuning will be preferred.

Job Description

GE Vernova delivers reactive power compensators such as Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) and Static Var Compensators (SVC), on which we are the global FACTS Solution Line based in Finland, India, Brazil and US. These systems are used to control power system voltage and reactive power flow as well as to improve the power system stability and transmission system efficiency. Via our projects, you truly have a chance to make the world a better place by helping our global customers in saving vital energy and securing stable electricity distribution.

We are looking for Engineering Professionals to join the FACTS Solution Line team. The position will be based in Noida, India with hybrid working flexibility. You will be working on cutting edge technology and varied international high-profile projects. In this position, you will be reporting to Engineering Manager – Control Software, Noida office and it can be considered a top priority position to perform in a critical engineering discipline for overall FACTS business.

Key Responsibilities

Control & Protection Hardware Engineering

• Develop and implement control algorithms for STATCOM and FACTS application.
• Perform power system studies and dynamic simulations using PSCAD, MATLAB Simulink etc.
• Develop, validate and optimize control functions including voltage control, reactive power control, current control and fault ride through.
• Built and maintain RMS & EMT simulation models for control design and system performance validation.
• Support Factory Acceptance Test, Site Commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, simulation reports, control philosophy, and software release documents.
• Provide technical support during customer discussions and project execution.
• Collaborate with System Design, Control Hardware, Protection, SCADA and commissioning team.
• Experience on STATCOM control system architecture and hardware specifications will be added advantage.
  
  

• 4 – 8 years of relevant experience in Substation/FACTS/HVDC Projects.
• Minimum 2 years of experience specifically in STATCOM/FACTS/HVDC projects.
• Experience in utility scale grid integration and EHV substations preferred.
• BTech/MTech degree in Electrical Engineering preferably in Power System.
• Strong prioritizing and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities
• Team-oriented mindset with strong ownership and accountability
• Effective communication with global teams.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Desire to work in international environment.
  
  

• FACTS / STATCOM
• HVDC