Lead Engineer- RSCAD RTDS Verification Engineer

Job Description Summary

Are you inspired for future oriented, challenging role? Join our dynamic team at and play a key role in shaping the future of electrical power systems through FACTS engineering. Apply your expertise and passion to deliver innovative solutions that empower our customers and enhance the grid reliability and efficiency. You will have the opportunity to work on projects worldwide, leading the energy transition with high-quality products and services. This offers opportunities for professional growth that is supported by trainings arranged internally and externally Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

FACTS PDG part of Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, delivers high power (>100MVAr) Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) as Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) and Static Var Compensators (SVC), Fixed Series Capacitors (FSC) and Synchronous Condensers (SC) systems. These FACTS devices are used to control power system voltage and reactive power flow, also typically used to improve the integration of renewables to the power system making the future power system more sustainable, well as to improve the power system stability and transmission system efficiency. FACTS technology is at the heart of electrifying tomorrows energy. https://www.gegridsolutions.com/facts.htm

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) electrical engineer with a strong background in control software, simulation. Work involves performing control system design targeting to implement control features complying with highly demanding customer specifications. In addition, you get to see the work put into action, first in real time testing in laboratory and then in the commissioning of the compensator at the actual site. The work may also include taking part in R&D activities on your areas of expertise

Job Description

In this position, you will be mainly involved in real time test and verification of SVC and STATCOM solutions in close coordination with various engineering team globally. As a key member of team, you will be responsible for designing of Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) solution for global projects & tenders

Role & Responsibility

• Defining control system test requirements and test plan
  
  
• Network and Plant modelling in RSCAD and its verification
  
  
• Run RSCAD model and perform study on Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) platform
  
  
• Technical leadership and test execution during FST and FAT programs to ensure proper verification and validation of control and protection system performance against requirements
  
  
• Research and development in the field of FACTS control system design
  
  

• M.TECH/M.E (or higher) in Electrical/ Power Electronics/Power Systems/ control system with 3-15 years of relevant experience.
  
  
• Strong knowledge and experience on RSCAD/RTDS
  
  
• Experience in modelling of converters for FACTS/HVDC/ drives in RSCAD environment
  
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
  
  
• Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel to support projects globally.
  
  

• Knowledge in Electrical Power Engineering with good understanding of compensation systems, power electronics and understanding of control theory behind HV/EHV grid connected devices.
  
  
• Knowledge of EMTDC / PSCAD, PSS/E, MATLAB/Simulink will be an added advantage.
  
  
• Knowledge of waveform and fault analysis.
  
  
• Ability to take leading role in project and willingness to work in groups as well as individually
  
  
• Experience in international projects with working exposure of international standards as IEC, IEEE etc.
  
  

• Flexible working environment with base location in Noida, India.
  
  
• Opportunities to work with innovative technology on global project along with truly global team
  
  
• Great learning opportunity by GE well designed learning platforms.
  
  
• Competitive compensation based on qualification and experience.