Lead LV Secondary System Engineer (m/w/d)

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GE Vernova Lead LV Secondary System Engineer (m/w/d) in Berlin, Germany

Job Description Summary

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill 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.

As Lead LV Secondary System Engineer, you will be a part of "LV Secondary" team at the HVDC Centre of Excellence, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager. You will be a part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the requirements, design, integration, installation, and commissioning Control and Protection Systems for HVDC.LV secondary activities covers, among others:

AC Protection Single Line Diagram and Protection principles.

HV electrical control and interlocking principles.

Technical specifications (control cable, cubicles, …)

Cubicles design.

Detailed electrical schematics.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

As Lead LV Secondary System Engineer, you will be responsible for design and development activities for the technical solution that meets customer requirements. This includes the following activities:

• Requirement Capture and gap analysis.
• Define Schematic diagrams requirements and produce detailed design documentation, drawings, test specifications and test reports.
• Prepare design and technical documents required for the projects as:
• Design documents: Single Line Diagrams, Wire/Cable Schedules, Routine Test specification, General Assembly drawings, Bill of Materials, etc.
• Principal diagrams: Interlockings, Protection actions, Polarities, HVDC specific functions
• Prepare Technical specification for cabling, cable list, Cable Schedule
• Interface with equipment supplier, monitor manufacturing of cabinets and supervise Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
• Follow the departments standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines.
• Participate in the investigation of technical problems and the establishment of procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences.
• Prepare replies to customer comments on technical submittals in coordination with project management.
• Attend, as needed, meeting with customers/contractors/ consultants for technical discussions.
• Assist site activities relevant to the installation and commissioning of the control system.
• Apply engineering policies and procedures.
• Share engineering information.
• Support department Continuous Improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5-year experience in HW design in HVDC field or in a similar field: Oil&Gas, Electrical substations, Transmission & Distribution,…
• Good Knowledge about HVDC systems and components.
• Experience with Design Requirements management for Electrical system and components: analysis and flowdown from System requirements to Components requirements.
• Good knowledge of Electrical Engineering tools such as E-base, …
• Strong experience in LV/Control Panels design (preferably as used in HVDC or Substation/Power plant environments)
• Good knowledge about IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices), Signal List and Configuration.
• Good knowledge about Engineering Codes & Standards (international such as IEC, IEEE, National, Cigré…)
• Basic Understanding of LV cable sizing and distribution
• Good knowledge of Control & Protection Relay logic
• Knowledge of technical regulations and certifications
• Good influencing skills
• Good level of Accountability and Decision making skills
• Problem solving skills
• Tools: MS office (Word, Visio, Excel).
• Languages: English.
• Availability to travel 10% of time

Desired Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HVDC systems.
• Language: French

What we offer

- Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford.

- A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.

- Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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.

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