Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a recognised subject-matter expert in FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) technologies providing technical leadership across R&D product development and project execution.
• Lead complex engineering projects from concept to delivery ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
• Develop maintain and execute elements of the FACTS technology roadmap in collaboration with senior technical leadership.
• Contribute to and support participation in industry standards bodies (IEC CIGRE IEEE) and technical working groups.
• Evaluate new technologies tools and methods for potential integration into GE Vernovas product portfolio.
• Support the development and enforcement of engineering standards guidelines and design practices within the FACTS domain.
• Provide advanced technical guidance in AC power system planning stability analysis and FACTS application engineering.
• Oversee and validate simulation modeling and analysis for FACTS planning and design (PSS/E PowerFactory PSCAD).
• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers fostering technical skill growth and supporting succession planning.
• Support Intellectual Property (IP) efforts including contributing to patents and ensuring compliance with freedom-to-operate requirements.
• Act as a key technical resource for commercial supply chain and quality teams ensuring technical risks are mitigated and opportunities maximized.
• Lead or participate in root cause analyses for major quality issues recommending corrective actions and improvements.
• Support training material development and deliver selected technical training sessions in own domain.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Masters degree or higher in electrical engineering power systems or related field with emphasis on power electronics or FACTS applications.
• Significant engineering experience in power system planning stability studies and FACTS technology application.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical projects with measurable business impact.
• Familiarity with national and international grid codes regulatory frameworks and FACTS market dynamics.
• Working knowledge of IP creation and management.
• Proficiency with major simulation tools for FACTS studies.
• Willingness to travel for technical meetings site visits and industry engagements.

Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following:

• FACTS control and protection strategies.
• Main circuit design and hardware.
• System stability and mitigation of instabilities.
• Integration of grid-forming and energy storage concepts into FACTS solutions.

Desired Characteristics:

• Significant problem-solving skills with the ability to balance technical depth and business considerations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive collaborative and able to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organisation.
• Recognised as a trusted authority in the FACTS engineering community.

About Us:

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. 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 and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean reliable energy come join us.

About GEV Grid Solutions:

At GEV 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 pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon 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.

Why we come to work:

At GEV our engineers are always up for the challenge - and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and youll need to bring a solution-focused positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed loyal colleagues if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact youll be exposed to game-changing diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

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

Competitive benefits and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

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