Lead Electrical Power Systems Engineer

May 27, 2026

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<h1>Job Description Summary</h1>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. The Lead power system Engineer plays an important role in conducting all electrical system studies for HV substation projects.<h1>Job Description</h1>Essential Responsibilities:<ul><li>Independently perform in depth system studies listed below; and/or specify scope, review, comment, and direct/oversee 3rd party provider(s) for the studies below:<ul><li>Load Flow, Reactive Power Capability and Compensation, Power Factor Study</li><li>Short Circuit Study</li><li>Combined Short Circuit Ratio (CSCR) Study</li><li>Transient Switching and Insulation Coordination Study (including Transient Overvoltage and Recovery Voltage Analysis)</li><li>Main Circuit Parameters</li><li>Harmonic Performance/Stability Study</li><li>Transient Ride Through and Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other Design Studies using the Offline Simulation Tools</li><li>Overall System Performance Assessment Study</li></ul></li><li>Integration of dedicated studies for systems utilizing combined AC power sources; AC power sources include conventional generations, AC-BESS, turbines, and renewables.</li><li>Expertise in frequency and time-domain simulation tools, like PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, DigSilent PowerFactory, to perform system studies as detailed above or under desired characteristics section.</li><li>Produce detail technical specifications and factory acceptance test criteria for major HV equipment, e.g., transformers, GSU, breakers, disconnect switches, etc.</li><li>Excellent technical communication skills to provide guidance, analysis and reports in clear succinct manner to customers, project team and stakeholders.</li><li>Provide guidance and coordinate the engineering tasks to meet the project/tender requirement.</li><li>Technical responsibility in areas of expertise.</li><li>Be innovative, develop and industrialize solutions tools and processes associated with system studies.</li><li>Value engineering (process improvement): review and record design processes and develop new or improved processes.</li><li>Enforce engineering discipline and set processes across all work tasks and adherence to company policies, quality procedures and work instructions (e.g., through trainings, technical reviews).</li><li>Represent the business in external events by publishing technical papers.</li><li>Apply yourself towards improving your technical knowledge base and keep abreast of relevant methodologies and technological advancement within the company.</li><li>Support and mentor other engineers to increase the team’s technical knowledge and competence.</li><li>Report or resolve any non-conformances in a timely manner.</li><li>Actively participate in defining corrective actions when work is unsafe or when an uncontrolled risk is observed.</li></ul> Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering including power systems and power electronics subjects with proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of power system engineering and preferably in AC substations and power plant System Studies.</li><li>Minimum 5 years’ experience of network or transient studies for conventional electric-energy generation / FACTS / renewable energy / inverter-based power systems in offshore wind, industrial, utility substations and grid interconnects.</li><li>Able and willing to travel 20% including international and comply with GE travel guidelines.</li></ul>Eligibility Requirements:<ul><li>Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%</li></ul> Desired Characteristics:<ul><li>Knowledge of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) compliance requirements and/or ISOs' interconnection or transmission planning guidelines.</li><li>Familiarity with NERC standards such as TPL, MOD, and PRC.</li><li>Familiarity with ISOs such us PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ISO-NE, NYISO.</li><li>Master’s degree in electrical engineering including power systems and power electronics subjects with proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of power system engineering.</li><li>Knowledge of RAM (Reliability-Availability-Maintainability) studies.</li><li>Independently perform in depth system studies listed below and/or specify scope, review, comment, direct/oversee 3rd party provider(s) for the studies below:<ul><li>Grid Compliance, Transmission Network Planning</li><li>Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Study, Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Study</li><li>Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) and High Voltage Ride Through (HVRT) Study</li><li>Arc Flash Study</li><li>Protection Coordination Study</li><li>Cable Selection and Sizing</li><li>Network Study: Confirmation of the Correct Interaction between the Equipment, its Control System, and the rest of the Network</li><li>Control Parameter Study focused on Dynamics and Transient Performance</li><li>Grid forming study with an AC/DC power pack</li></ul></li><li>Expertise in the use of computer mathematical and simulation tools as applied to the design of the activities.</li><li>Strong knowledge on medium high voltage substation North American standards & guidelines (IEEE & ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and the NESC.), local grid codes and related equipment (safety, application, sizing, and integration). Moreover, ability to engineer design packages when no clear customer specification is provided.</li><li>Knowledge of IEC and CIGRE guidelines is a plus.</li><li>Professional engineering license and willing to review and seal your work and the work of others under your supervision.</li><li>Strong knowledge on contract and project management, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), or engineering equipment package (EEP) project execution.</li><li>Working knowledge of applicable design calculations for primary & secondary equipment 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.</li><li>Excellent personal computer skills, including programming and design automation.</li></ul>For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $105,300 and $155,300 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: Discretionary annual bonusThis posting is for an existing vacancy.Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit<h1>Additional Information</h1><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Relocation Assistance Provided: No</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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