Senior Technical Lead-Generator Excitation Solutions

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle from requirements gathering and concept design to hardware/software engineering simulation testing and commissioning.

Project Engineering:

• Lead end-to-end project engineering for high-current static generator excitation systems from requirements review and concept development through detailed design manufacturing support FAT site installation and commissioning.
• Design excitation system electrical and mechanical layouts for high-current applications typically in the 5000 A to 10000 A range including cubicle arrangement power circuit configuration cooling provisions and maintainability requirements.
• Perform sizing and selection of excitation system components including transformers rectifier bridges thyristors/diodes bus bars disconnecting devices breakers protection devices cooling equipment controllers I/O and auxiliary power supplies.
• Develop and review electrical schematics wiring diagrams interconnection drawings general arrangement drawings BOMs control logic system architecture and network topology documents.
• Engineer bus work and high-current power connections including routing clearance creepage thermal performance short-circuit withstand and manufacturability considerations.
• Coordinate with manufacturing quality suppliers and system integrators to ensure the excitation system design is practical cost-effective manufacturable and compliant with project specifications.
• Support manufacturing quality processes including inspection plans assembly reviews test procedures nonconformance resolution and corrective actions for high-current excitation equipment.
• Implement control logic from SAMA diagrams functional descriptions and project-specific operating requirements.
• Configure and integrate communication protocols such as Modbus OPC IEC 61850 and DNP3 as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IEEE IEC NEC ISO HSE and regional grid code requirements.
• Manage complete project programs for high-current excitation systems including engineering deliverables technical risk schedule alignment manufacturing readiness customer reviews and cross-functional execution.

Field Services:

• Prepare site execution and commissioning plans in coordination with project managers engineering teams customers and installation contractors.
• Lead site teams during excitation system installation panel power-up redundancy checks I/O verification loop checks device checks and system energization.
• Perform and support commissioning of high-current excitation systems including AVR/FCR control checks limiters protection functions interface testing and generator performance validation.
• Troubleshoot issues related to excitation controllers power bridges firing circuits field flashing cooling systems communication interfaces protection devices and auxiliary systems.
• Review and resolve installation or wiring deviations site constraints and commissioning punch points while maintaining safety and quality requirements.
• Modify logic graphics databases parameters and test configurations as required to meet approved customer and site requirements.
• Prepare customer-facing commissioning reports test records issue logs and handover documentation and coordinate with vendors and stakeholders for timely closure.

Who You Are:

You should be able to assume responsibility for the outcomes of others.Promotes a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the team.You should be able to deliver messages in a clear compelling and concise manner. Actively listens and checks for aggressive goals and has high standards. You should be consistently one of the top performers. Pursues everything with energy drive and the need to finish as per business needs.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Power Engineering Control & Instrumentation or a related discipline.
• Eight (8) to sixteen (16) years of experience in generator excitation systems power electronics electrical panel engineering or related power generation applications.
• Proven experience in designing excitation system electrical and mechanical layouts for medium- to high-current applications preferably in the 5000 A to 10000 A range.
• Ability to size and select excitation system components including transformers rectifiers thyristors/diodes bus bars breakers protection devices cooling systems controllers I/O and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to read interpret and develop electrical schematics general arrangement drawings wiring diagrams BOMs technical specifications and test procedures.
• Working knowledge of bus work design high-current power connections thermal considerations electrical clearances and manufacturing practices for excitation equipment.
• Understanding of manufacturing quality processes including inspection assembly verification FAT documentation nonconformance handling and corrective action follow-up.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting communication teamwork and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities interface with vendors and subcontractors and support complete project execution under schedule and quality commitments.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE IEC NEC ISO OSHA and applicable regional grid code requirements.
• Willingness to work in manufacturing and industrial site environments while following all safety and quality protocols.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Deep understanding of generator excitation principles AVR/FCR operation generator field forcing reactive power control limiters protection functions and generator/transformer protection schemes.
• Hands-on experience designing and delivering high-current excitation systems in the 5000 A to 10000 A range including component sizing cabinet layout power bridge arrangement bus work design cooling wiring and maintainability.
• Experience leading complete excitation system programs from proposal or kickoff through engineering procurement manufacturing quality inspection FAT shipment site commissioning and customer handover.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality processes for high-current electrical equipment including assembly inspections heat-run or functional testing punch-list closure and documentation control.
• Proficiency in electrical circuit design control systems automation tools protection relays AVRs CTs VTs synchronizing systems and substation or plant automation interfaces.
• Experience supporting FAT/SAT generator first excitation open-circuit and short-circuit testing load testing grid synchronization and performance tuning.
• Exposure to retrofit modernization renewable integration and grid compliance projects involving generator excitation or related power control systems.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans a variety of medical insurance plans Employee Assistance Program employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.