Grid Integration Engineering Leader
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Essential Responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Lead a team of engineers and grid modelling experts providing day-to-day direction setting priorities and fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
- Own the turbine-level grid performance strategy throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) process including flow-down requirements Design Memo 1 (DM1) documentation and system-level design reviews.
- Act as the primary interface for grid integration across converter design firmware teams and multidisciplinary system integration teams facilitating design trade-offs to ensure optimized turbine performance.
- Author and own the Grid Interconnection Document (GID) ensuring it serves as a robust high-quality technical deliverable for customers and grid regulators.
- Lead the development maintenance and validation of turbine-level grid models (PSCAD PSS/E DIgSILENT/PowerFactory) ensuring model quality and accuracy for fleet-wide applications.
- Define grid testing needs and support execution ensuring that our hardware and software meet the rigorous demands of global grid operators.
- Drive new technology development projects specifically focusing on advanced grid-forming converters and hybrid storage integration.
- Own and maintain turbine-level grid certifications ensuring all products remain compliant with evolving international standards.
- Develop engineering talent coach team members and attract new talent to maintain a high-performing and sustainable team capability.
- Drive continuous improvement in modelling tools simulation methodologies and internal design processes.
Required Qualifications:
For US Based Candidates
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Power Systems or a related STEM discipline from an accredited institution along with a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience.
- 5 years experience in renewables grid integration power systems modelling or electrical subsystem design.
- 3 years leading engineering projects technical teams or functional engineering organizations.
For Spain Based Candidates
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems or a related STEM field from an accredited university with additional equivalent experience.
- Significant experience in renewables grid integration power systems modelling or electrical subsystem design.
- Proven experience leading project or functional engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of grid codes interconnection requirements and power system stability.
Eligibility Requirements
- For US Based candidates the preferred work location is Greenville SC but highly qualified remote (US based) candidates will be considered.
- For candidates in Spain the required location is GE Vernona office in Barcelona Spain.
Desired Characteristics
- Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
- Proficiency with grid simulation tools such as PSCAD PSS/E DIgSILENT PowerFactory or MATLAB/Simulink.
- Demonstrated experience leading the design and integration of grid-forming converters or hybrid energy storage systems.
- Strong understanding of Wind Turbine NPI processes converter hardware/firmware and multidisciplinary system integration.
- Experience interfacing with external grid regulators utility customers and certification bodies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a track record of simplifying complex technical topics for non-expert stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional technical decisions and drive consensus in a matrixed environment.
- Track record of improving engineering design processes simulation rigor or documentation quality.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
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