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GE Vernova

Senior System Studies Engineer

GE Vernova, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States

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Overview Senior System Studies Engineer role at GE Vernova. Systems Engineering is a cross-functional discipline that combines technical and business perspectives through a structured approach, mindset, and process. It focuses on delivering high-quality solutions that meet user needs by balancing both customer requirements and technical feasibility. This discipline spans from concept through production to operation, with key activities including identifying and quantifying system requirements, developing and evaluating alternative design concepts, performing design trade-offs and selecting optimal solutions, and implementing, verifying, and integrating the chosen design.

Essential Responsibilities

Independently perform in-depth system studies listed below and/or specify scope, review, comment, direct/oversee 3rd party provider(s) for the studies below:

Load Flow / Power Flow, Reactive Capability and Reactive Compensation, Power Factor Study

Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other design studies using both offline and online simulation tools

Power System Dynamic Simulation

Short circuit analysis

Combined Short Circuit Ratio (CSCR) Evaluation

Transient Switching and Insulation Coordination Study

Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV) Analysis

Delayed Current Zero Analysis

Harmonic Distortion Study

Harmonic Stability Study

Overall System Performance Assessment Study

Expertise in system tools like PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP, ASPEN, ETAP, TARA, DigSilent PowerFactory to perform system studies

Excellent technical communication skills to provide guidance, analysis and reports in a clear, succinct manner to customers, project teams and stakeholders

Provide guidance and coordinate engineering tasks to meet project/tender requirements

Technical responsibility in areas of expertise

Innovate and develop tools and processes associated with system studies

Stay engaged with new developments in HVDC technologies, implementing control and protection solutions and creating new analysis techniques and system study tools

Process improvement: review and record design processes and develop new or improved processes

Enforce engineering discipline and set processes across all tasks, adhering to company policies, quality procedures and work instructions

Represent the business at external events by publishing technical papers

Improve technical knowledge and stay abreast of methodologies and technological advancements within the company

Support and mentor other engineers to increase the team’s technical knowledge and competence

Report or resolve non-conformances in a timely manner

Actively participate in defining corrective actions when work is unsafe or when risk is observed

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum 10 years’ experience of network or transient studies for HVDC/FACTS/Renewable Energy/Inverter based Power Systems in offshore wind, industrial, utility substations or grid interconnects

Minimum 5 years working knowledge of NERC and FERC compliance requirements and/or ISOs' interconnection or transmission planning guidelines. Familiarity with NERC standards such as TPL, MOD, and PRC

Minimum 5 years familiarity with ISOs such as PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ISO-NE, NYISO

Able and willing to travel 20% including international and comply with GE travel guidelines

Desired Characteristics

Knowledge of system tools such as SIMULINK, MATLAB, DSAT

Knowledge of RAM Studies

Independently perform in-depth system studies and/or oversee 3rd party providers

Grid Compliance, Transmission network planning

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) studies

LVRT/HVRT studies, Arc Flash, protection studies, relay coordination, RTDS for protection

Cable selection and sizing; network studies ensuring correct interaction between equipment and control systems

Strong subcontractor/contract management knowledge for EPC or EEP projects

Excellent PC skills, programming and design automation; AutoCAD familiarity

Salary, Benefits and Other Information The salary range for this position is 122,300.00 - 163,100.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by experience, education, and work location. This position is eligible for a performance bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage; health coaching; 24/7 nurse-based resources; Employee Assistance Program; retirement plan with company matching; tuition assistance; parental leave; disability, life insurance, and paid time off for vacation or illness. Projected close-out: October 30, 2025. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics. Relocation assistance provided: Yes.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Electric Power Generation

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