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About the Role

As a Lead Protection System Engineer, you will report to the LV Control & Automation Engineering Manager and will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the requirement, design, integration, installation, and commissioning of HVDC Control & Protection System. Your scope covers design, testing and deployment support for all AC protections of HVDC systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the overall technical solution that meets customer requirements.
• Capture and analyze customer requirements.
• Define Protection strategy for HVDC projects and Protection design for substations.
• Deliver power flow calculation, short-circuit analysis, protection, and instrumentation studies.
• Review and support Single Line diagrams and schematics creation for Protections scope.
• Deliver calculation notes for the complete protection system.
• Define protection specification test strategy, detailed test plans and procedures, and execute/lead/supervise tests.
• Lead and support FAT tests for the scope.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of the scope of work.
• Interface with equipment suppliers, monitor cabinet manufacturing, and supervise Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Participate in technical problem investigations and establish corrective actions.
• Assist site activities relevant to installation and commissioning of the control system.
• Prepare replies to customer comments on technical submittals.
• Attend meetings with customers/contractors/consultants for technical discussions.
• Follow standard design practices, engineering reviews, and guidelines.
• Apply engineering policies and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• Degree in electronics/electrical engineering or related field.
• Solid knowledge of electrical systems engineering.
• Strong experience in protections development in similar application fields to HVDC (oil&gas, electrical substations, transmission, and distribution).
• Working experience with IED (intelligent electronic device).
• Knowledge of norms, standards, and technologies of Protections design in transmission and distribution systems (IEC, IEEE etc.).
• Solid experience in Power Systems analysis and related development tools (MathCAD, Matlab, DigSilent PowerFactory, PowerFlow etc.).
• Good understanding of control and Automation principles.
• Technical documentation and communication skills.
• Influencing skills.
• Accountability and decision-making skills.
• Availability to travel ~10% of time.
• English language proficiency (required).
• German language proficiency (preferred).

Skills

• HVDC Control & Protection System
• AC protections of HVDC systems
• Power flow calculation
• Short-circuit analysis
• Protection studies
• Instrumentation studies
• Single Line diagrams
• Schematics creation
• Protection system testing
• FAT tests
• IED (intelligent electronic device)
• IEC standards
• IEEE standards
• Power Systems analysis
• MathCAD
• Matlab
• DigSilent PowerFactory
• PowerFlow
• Control principles
• Automation principles
• Technical documentation
• Communication
• Influencing
• Accountability
• Decision making

Location

• Stafford

Work Type

• Full-time
• Flexible working time arrangements

Experience Level

• Lead

Education Level

• Degree in electronics/electrical engineering or related field

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Great development opportunities
• 30 days of annual leave

About the Company

• At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies.
• We are leaders in the energy space, accelerating the transition for a more energy efficient grid to fulfill the needs of tomorrow.
• With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral.
• In Grid Solutions, we help enable the transition for a greener, more reliable Grid.
• GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
• At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge and driven to find the best solution.
• Our projects are unique and interesting, and you will need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best.
• Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you will be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.