Principal Engineer, Grid Code Compliance Testing

Job description

3424679
Additional Cities

Schenectady
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Gas Power
Business Segment

Gas Power Commercial
Function

Sales
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

New York
Postal Code

12345-6000
Role Summary/Purpose

The Principal Engineer, Grid Code Compliance Testing team within the Energy Consulting organization works across several other teams and cross functionally. Energy Consulting offers our global clients a wide range of solutions across power generation, delivery and utilization.

Essential Responsibilities

Principal Engineer, Grid Code Compliance Testing, you will:

·  Execute (proposing, negotiating, planning, leading and reporting out) tests at customer power plants to assist in meeting evolving regulatory standards for steady-state performance, dynamic performance and modeling
·  Communicate effectively with clients to support their testing and/or compliance needs, and resolve issues promptly
·  Support GE project(s) with power systems engineering expertise, including design and equipment specification studies, and commissioning support
·  Support continuous development of generation products based on evolving codes and standards
·  Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are prized
·  Mentor team of engineers in support of GE and non-GE power generation customers
·  Contribute to the development of new tools and improvement of existing tools used by the team
·  Actively participate in identifying and cultivating new customers and business
·  opportunities, leading preparation of proposals, project creation / assignment, billing and closing
·  Review technical reports for team prior to submittal to customers

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor’s Degree in electrical, or electric power engineering from an accredited university or college
·  Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in engineering, product management and/or a related function ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·  Ability and willingness to travel 30% of the time domestically and internationally

Desired Characteristics

·  Advanced Degree (Master or PhD) in electrical, or electric power engineering from an accredited university or college
·  Demonstrated knowledge in electrical or electric power engineering, conventional and renewable power plant design / operation
·  Load flow, dynamic, short circuit and protection modelling and analyses.
·  Understanding of transmission planning, grid systems interactions with power plant equipment and controls and FACTS equipment (minimum of five years of experience)
·  Field experience with OEM Thermal power generation turbine and excitation control systems (minimum of one-year experience)
·  Proficiency performing power systems analysis using dynamic/transient simulation and other analytical tools such as PSLF, PSS/e, PowerFactory, PowerWorld, Aspen One-Liner and MATLAB
·  Active participation within industry professional societies, such as IEEE or other industry stature.
·  Demonstrated capability to complete projects on-time and on-budget as either individual contributor or project manager
·  Demonstrated technical leadership in creating winning proposals and managing delivery of large projects
·  Demonstrated ability to perform engineering analysis and design, develop engineering solutions in a team environment, and to provide technical consulting services to customers
·  Familiarity with NERC and global Grid Code Compliance Standards, and power plant testing requirements.
·  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams to high value technical solutions
·  Proficiency with office productivity software (e.g., MS Office, Visio, MS Project)
·  Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g., ability to effectively communicate with all levels of GE and customer / plant staff)
·  Passion for working in an open, sharing and supportive environment where colleagues welcome opportunities to assist each other
·  Six Sigma training certification or equivalent Quality certification
·  Strong project management skills

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About Us

At GE's Gas Power, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible within gas power generation to help our customers achieve the right balance between power plant performance and environmental sustainability. Our world-class portfolio of gas power systems and services utilizes the centuries of experience and has expanded across the entire plant
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE 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). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

New York
Primary City

Schenectady