Senior HVDC Application Engineer

Job Description Summary
The Senior HVDC Application Engineer is an established leader in their respective engineering team. He or she drives business strategy through detailed technical and economic understanding of the marketplace and takes the initiative to drive business leaders to provide customers with the best solutions that positively impact business. The Senior HVDC Application Engineer Serve as the technological point person for the business for the entire Inquiry to Order (ITO) phase.

Job Description

About Us:

Come bring your energy to change the world!

Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.

Why we come to work:

At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll 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'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.

Responsibilities:

The Senior electrical HVDC Application Engineer is responsible for all aspects of HV/EHV substation design including:

• Defining and managing the HVDC engineering quality plan along with HVDC PEM, ensure implementation of EMH (Engineering Management Handbook) guidelines, supervise overall technical coordination between different work packages of HVDC projects.
• Working in close collaboration with HVDC Product Delivery Group (PDG) in Stafford, UK to define technically and economically sound HVDC solution that meets customer technical requirements.
• Accountable for time and quality of project deliverable under HVDC PDG scope.
• Serve as the technological point person for the business for the entire Inquiry to Order (ITO) phase. Provides technical expertise and develops technical solutions with good coordination with PDG and North America region (configuration, performance estimation, economics, etc.) as part of the pre-ITO (requisition) process while interfacing with the commercial team.
• Provide technical support to create subcontractors and power equipment bid packages.
• Responsible for leading and coordinating all technical aspects of AC and DC power substation projects.
• The Sr. HVDC Project Engineer will lead the team providing clear direction, expectations, and reviews to ensure goals are met or exceeded.
• The Sr. Project Engineer will identify key internal & external stakeholders and their needs such as technical information, execution strategy, and drive effective communications to align people for efficient work.
• Accountable for all required technical interfaces to lead HVDC solution Integration and coordinate with discipline project engineers to check information exchange interface sheets are in place and followed.
• Direct the efforts of engineers and designers, coordinate with sourcing and the project team on technical matters to meet project specifications, cost control, and schedule objectives.
• Responsible for HVDC engineering solution compliance with customer technical specifications and Interface with internal and external team members such as Principal engineers, Protection and Control Engineers, Civil Structural Engineers, Electrical Physical Designers, Draftsmen, Project Managers, and support organizations.
• Accountable to maintain reference solution defined during ITO and any changes to be part of change control process.
• Responsible for review of engineering reports to meet customer technical specification under PDG and region scope.
• Directly responsible for substation outdoor physical design for the general substation arrangement and layout, plan and elevation drawings, and layouts for high voltage bus, cable, high voltage equipment, conduit, cable, and wiring, grounding, and control buildings. Must oversee if not self-perform related studies and calculations as well as development of the bills of material.
• Responsible for the respect of customer technical requirements under HVDC product scope, the Engineer organizes the clause-by-clause analysis to compliance with HVDC product solution.
• Work with the Proposal Manager, Customer, and assigned multi-discipline engineers to provide up to full "Engineer, Procure, & Construct" estimates for conventional utility, industrial, & renewable substations, P&C and equipment programs, Systems & Communications projects, and BOP projects including FACTS, HVDC Segments
• Writing high voltage equipment specifications and issuance of material purchase request forms, and vendor quotation evaluation for substation equipment including, high voltage cable, and protection and control systems. Can develop scope of work documents with deliverables and schedule for subcontracted engineering work and oversee the successful completion of the work.
• Augment the commercial team for customer presentations of technical capabilities and proposals.
• Accountable for the quality of self and team's deliverables
• Provide direction on development of engineering schedules, track, and monitor deliverables to meet "On time Delivery. The Sr. HVDC Project Engineer will Lead Gate and Design Reviews.
• Work on the development of proposals including writing and/or reviewing technical specifications, estimating design man-hours and materials, supporting sourcing for vendor quotations, directing designers and draftsmen on drawing requirements, and the development of clarifications and exceptions as well as technical responses.
• Support in defining and validating the design quality plan for the whole PDG engineering scope.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (BSEE strongly preferred)
• Ten (10) years minimum experience in HVDC system, FACTS, industrial, renewable, or utility HV & EHV substation design and commissioning.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.

Desired:

• Preferred GE office location is Oakbrook Terrace, IL or La prairie, Montreal office. Other GE offices may be considered.
• Professional Engineering License (within the United States or Canada), and willingness to serve as the responsible engineer.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• The Sr. Application Engineer must be creative and able to lead a team and be accountable for team results in order to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget.
• Extensive experience of Engineering activities in EPC type environment in T&D, Power Generation or Oil & Gas industry
• Experience with relevant standards and codes including IEC 62351, IEEE 1588, IEEE 802, IEEE 1402, IEC 62351, IEC 62501, and NERC CIP
• Knowledge of Independent System Operators' and utilities' technical standards including ConEd, PJM, NE, and NYPA
• Excellent computer skills, including automation tools and software development, and familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD / Microstation) and/or 3D CAD packages with BIM.
• Experience in T&D substation / power delivery systems engineering and projects experience as Project Engineer in utility substation type applications, including substation automation, SCADA, control and relay protection.
• Working knowledge of applicable design calculations such as battery sizing & DC system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus, fittings, insulator, and arrector selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection.
• Knowledge of power system studies such a load flows, short circuit calculations, and insulation coordination.
• Knowledge of and experience using IEEE and ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and NESC. Moreover, the ability to engineer design packages when no clear customer specification is provided.
• Field testing and commissioning experience]
• Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability.
• Designs solutions with Field Constructability & safety mindset .
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement standards and structured programs, including quality.
• Serves as Chief reviewer of technical output, makes judgments on technical conflicts.
• Works on and with developing technology - shows imagination in application of new concepts. Generates advanced value-add technical concepts in HV/EHV substation design
• Takes the initiative to drive business leaders to provide customers with the best solutions that positively impact business.

We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.

The salary range for this position is 111,200.00 - 163,100.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. 111,200.00 - 163,100.00 - 185,400.00 USD Annual

(US Candidates ONLY, this range is not to be converted to CAD)

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Projected Close Out: May 21st, 2025

Responsabilits:

L'ingnieur principal d'applications lectriques HVDC est responsable de tous les aspects de la conception des sous-stations HT/THT, notamment :

• Dfinir et grer le plan qualit d'ingnierie HVDC ainsi que le PEM HVDC, assurer la mise en ?uvre des directives EMH (Engineering Management Handbook), superviser la coordination technique globale entre les diffrents lots de travaux des projets HVDC.
• Travailler en troite collaboration avec HVDC Product Delivery Group (PDG) Stafford, au Royaume-Uni, pour dfinir une solution HVDC techniquement et conomiquement solide qui rpond aux exigences techniques des clients. Responsable du temps et de la qualit des livrables du projet dans le cadre du PDG HVDC.
• Servir de personne-ressource technologique pour l'entreprise pendant toute la phase d'enqute sur commande (ITO). Fournit une expertise technique et dveloppe des solutions techniques avec une bonne coordination avec PDG et la rgion Amrique du Nord (configuration, estimation des performances, conomie, etc.) dans le cadre du processus pr-ITO (rquisition) tout en tant en interface avec l'quipe commerciale.
• Fournir un soutien technique pour crer des dossiers d'appel d'offres pour les sous-traitants et les quipements lectriques. Responsable de la direction et de la coordination de tous les aspects techniques des projets de sous-stations lectriques AC et DC.
• L'ingnieur principal de projet HVDC dirigera l'quipe en fournissant une orientation, des attentes et des examens clairs pour garantir que les objectifs sont atteints ou dpasss.
• L'ingnieur de projet principal identifiera les principales parties prenantes internes et externes ainsi que leurs besoins, tels que les informations techniques, la stratgie d'excution, et mnera des communications efficaces pour aligner les personnes sur un travail efficace.
• Responsable de toutes les interfaces techniques requises pour diriger l'intgration de la solution HVDC et coordonner avec les ingnieurs de projet de discipline pour vrifier que les fiches d'interface d'change d'informations sont en place et suivies.
• Diriger les efforts des ingnieurs et des concepteurs, coordonner avec l'approvisionnement et l'quipe de projet sur les questions techniques pour rpondre aux spcifications du projet, contrler les cots et planifier les objectifs.
• Responsable de la conformit de la solution d'ingnierie HVDC avec les spcifications techniques du client et de l'interface avec les membres de l'quipe interne et externe tels que les ingnieurs principaux, les ingnieurs de protection et de contrle, les ingnieurs en structures civiles, les concepteurs physiques lectriques, les dessinateurs, les chefs de projet et les organisations de support.
• Responsable de maintenir la solution de rfrence dfinie lors de l'ITO et de tout changement pour faire partie du processus de contrle des changements. Responsable de l'examen des rapports d'ingnierie pour rpondre aux spcifications techniques du client dans le cadre du PDG et de la rgion.
• Directement responsable de la conception physique extrieure de la sous-station pour l'agencement et l'amnagement gnral de la sous-station, les dessins de plan et d'lvation, ainsi que l'amnagement des bus haute tension, des cbles, des quipements haute tension, des conduits, des cbles et des btiments de cblage, de mise la terre et de contrle. Doit superviser sinon auto-effectuer les tudes et calculs connexes ainsi que l'laboration des nomenclatures.
• Responsable du respect des exigences techniques du client dans le cadre du produit HVDC, l'ingnieur organise l'analyse clause par clause de la conformit avec la solution produit HVDC. Travailler avec le responsable des propositions, le client et les ingnieurs multidisciplinaires dsigns pour fournir des estimations compltes Ingnierie, approvisionnement et construction pour les sous-stations conventionnelles, industrielles et renouvelables, les programmes d'assurance P&C et d'quipement, les projets de systmes et de communications et le BOP. projets comprenant FACTS, segments HVDC
• Rdaction des spcifications des quipements haute tension et mission de formulaires de demande d'achat de matriel, et valuation des devis des fournisseurs pour les quipements de sous-station, y compris les cbles haute tension et les systmes de protection et de contrle. Peut laborer des documents sur la porte des travaux avec les livrables et le calendrier des travaux d'ingnierie sous-traits et superviser la russite des travaux.
• Renforcer l'quipe commerciale pour les prsentations aux clients des capacits techniques et des propositions
• Fournir des orientations sur l'laboration des calendriers d'ingnierie, suivre et surveiller les livrables pour respecter la livraison temps . L'ingnieur principal du projet HVDC dirigera les examens des portes et de la conception.
• Travailler l'laboration de propositions, notamment la rdaction et/ou la rvision des spcifications techniques, l'estimation des heures de travail et des matriaux de conception, le soutien la recherche de devis de fournisseurs, l'orientation des concepteurs et des dessinateurs sur les exigences en matire de dessins, et l'laboration de clarifications et d'exceptions ainsi que de rponses techniques.
• Accompagnement dans la dfinition et la validation du plan qualit de conception pour l'ensemble du primtre ingnierie PDG.

Exigences:

• Baccalaurat en ingnierie d'une universit ou d'un collge accrdit (BSEE fortement prfr)
• Dix (10) ans d'exprience minimum dans la conception et la mise en service de systmes HVDC, FACTS, industriels, renouvelables ou utilitaires HT et THT.
• Capacit et volont de voyager 20 % du temps, y compris l'international, et doit se conformer toutes les politiques de voyage et fiscales pertinentes de l'entreprise.

Voulu:

• L'emplacement prfr du bureau de GE est celui d'Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois ou de La Prairie, Montral. D'autres bureaux GE peuvent tre envisags.
• Licence d'ingnieur professionnel (aux tats-Unis ou au Canada) et volont de servir en tant qu'ingnieur responsable.
• Comptences efficaces en communication et en relations interpersonnelles.
• Capacit travailler en quipe.
• L'ingnieur d'application principal doit tre cratif et capable de diriger une quipe et d'tre responsable des rsultats de l'quipe afin de fournir un produit de haute qualit dans les dlais et dans les limites du budget.
• Vaste exprience des activits d'ingnierie dans un environnement de type EPC dans l'industrie du T&D, de la production d'lectricit ou du ptrole et du gaz.
• Exprience avec les normes et codes pertinents, notamment IEC 62351, IEEE 1588, IEEE 802, IEEE 1402, IEC 62351, IEC 62501 et NERC CIP.
• Connaissance des normes techniques des oprateurs de systme indpendants et des services publics, notamment ConEd, PJM, NE et NYPA.
• Excellentes comptences informatiques, y compris les outils d'automatisation et le dveloppement de logiciels, et connaissance des logiciels de CAO (AutoCAD / Microstation) et/ou des progiciels de CAO 3D avec BIM.
• Exprience dans l'ingnierie des sous-stations T&D/systmes de distribution d'nergie et exprience de projets en tant qu'ingnieur de projet dans des applications de type sous-station de service public, y compris l'automatisation des sous-stations, SCADA, le contrle et la protection des relais.
• Connaissance pratique des calculs de conception applicables tels que le dimensionnement de la batterie et la slection des composants du systme CC, la slection du transformateur de puissance et du disjoncteur, la protection des circuits, la slection et la classification des cbles de commande et d'alimentation, la slection des bus, des raccords, de l'isolant et du dispositif d'arrt, la conception du rseau de terre et la foudre. protection.
• Connaissance des tudes de systmes lectriques telles que les flux de charge, les calculs de courts-circuits et la coordination de l'isolation.
• Connaissance et exprience de l'utilisation des normes et codes IEEE et ANSI tels que NEC et NESC. De plus, la possibilit de concevoir des packages de conception lorsqu'aucune spcification claire du client n'est fournie.
• Exprience en tests sur le terrain et en mise en service]
• Capacit dmontre de dpannage lectrique et mcanique.
• Conoit des solutions avec un esprit de constructibilit sur le terrain et de scurit.
• Motiv et dot d'excellentes comptences en matire d'organisation et de gestion du temps.
• Capacit laborer et mettre en ?uvre des normes et des programmes structurs, y compris la qualit.
• Agit en tant qu'examinateur en chef des rsultats techniques, porte des jugements sur les conflits techniques.
• Travaille sur et avec la technologie en dveloppement - fait preuve d'imagination dans l'application de nouveaux concepts. Gnre des concepts techniques avancs valeur ajoute dans la conception de sous-stations HT/THT
• Prend l'initiative d'inciter les chefs d'entreprise fournir aux clients les meilleures solutions qui ont un impact positif sur l'entreprise.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal 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: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: May 21, 2025