Control Software Principal Engineer

About this role

Job Description Summary The energy transition drives an unprecedented growth in demand for and generation of electricity. To accommodate this growth, the capacity of transmission system is projected to grow three-fold. High voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems will play a key role in connecting remote and offshore renewables, interconnecting energy markets and reinforcing AC grids

Converter stations are required to convert AC to DC and vice versa. The brain of such converter stations are the control and protection systems which, among other things, ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operation of the power electronic valves and peripheral equipment. GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration business line offers control and protection solutions for both voltage sourced converter (VSC) as well as line commutated converter (LCC) HVDC valve technologies to meet the transmission planning needs of utilities, system operators, developers and industrial clients worldwide

The control & protection algorithms are key to enabling the HVDC transmission systems’ functionality, capabilities and performance. GE Vernova’s HVDC team require Principal Engineers who act as technical consultants, ensuring customer confidence, reviewing and enhancing design practices, acting as a gate keeper for technical reviews, applying lessons learned, leading complex, state-of-the-art technology improvements, engaging with quality reviews and cost optimization exercises both within their specialist domain and across other domains. GE Vernova is currently looking for an experienced technical specialist to join us as Consulting Engineer for HVDC control & protection algorithms

Job Description Job Description Key Responsibilities: Serve as a recognized technical authority in HVDC Control & Protection algorithms solutions both internally and externally, and act as technical advisor to Senior leadership levels and support to Consulting Engineers. Actively contribute to and drive both intern

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