Principal Software Engineer, Electrical Power Systems

Job description

3342180
Additional Cities

Redmond, open to Remote in all US locations
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Digital
Business Segment

Digital Grid
Function

Digital Technology
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Postal Code

98052-2502
Role Summary/Purpose

Responsible for advanced Power Systems Application software development and successful delivery of assigned functions to meet corporate project/product commitments. The responsibilities include: working with Electric Utilities or ISOs (Independent System Operators) and Transmission and Distribution System Operators on functional software specifications, designing, coding, testing, integration, application tuning and delivery.
Essential Responsibilities

·  Provides domain and/or technical leadership to a team of electricity Transmission Power System application software engineers.

·  Contributes and leads electricity Transmission application development in the context of customer commercial projects and ensures related software deliveries are on schedule, within budget and meets or exceeds customer satisfaction expectations

·  Promote and demonstrate best practices and high quality software development processes

·  Writes documents for new project tasks, such as Design notes, testing procedures, etc.

·  Works with the Transmission Power System application Team lead and Group manager to allocate and re-assign staff resources as needed

·  Provides effort estimates for new project tasks

·  Supports sales efforts through tendering, customer demos and customer training

·  Actively participates to thought-leadership initiatives in front of customers promoting next generation of solutions anticipating and driving new customer needs

·  Acts as a coach / mentor to grow and develop junior staff Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

·  Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with thesis or related work in power systems.

·  Requires eight (8) years development or project delivery experience in power systems

Eligibility Requirements:

·  Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. GE may agree to sponsor an individual for an employment visa now or in the future if there is a shortage of individuals with particular skills.
Desired Characteristics

·  Excellent programming skills in C++, Java or other related language, as required. Good understanding of database operation.

·  Excellent knowledge of assigned technical area and a strong understanding of the EMS software.

·  Good understanding of power systems and/or energy management systems with focus on transmission Network Applications like State Estimation, Contingency Analysis, Optimal Power Flow or Dispatcher training Simulator

·  Knowledge and experience with electric utility industry practices

·  Strong knowledge of customer perspective and needs.

·  Proven software design skills at the application and technical area level.

·  Ability to see integration issues and to preclude schedule impacts.

·  Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to write professional and technical reports and procedures. Ability to make formal and informal presentation to technical and non-technical staff and customers.

·  Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

·  Demonstrates a high degree of personal and professional integrity.

·  Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

·  Continuous improvement oriented – actively generates process improvements; champions and drives change initiatives

·  Highly organized and efficient; able to balance competing priorities and execute accordingly

·  Strong oral and written communication skills.

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About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
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).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Washington
Primary City

Redmond