Job Description Summary

Job Description

General:

• Provide technical oversite for a team of highly skilled engineers in the execution of system engineering analysis to provide solutions developed to optimize grid interconnected generation transmission or distribution.

• Drive engineering tools strategy in the development of FACTS solutions.

• Provides leadership direction oversight and coaching for engineers as a technical mentor including career development and regular performance reviews.

• Participate in industry working groups (IEEE Cigre IEC) in the creation and application of industry standards as applied to FACTS.

Synchronous Condenser (SC):

• Apply expertise in synchronous machines including theory operation and installation to develop and optimize synchronous condenser solutions.

• Coordinate synchronous condenser system designs including specifications for circuit breakers cooling systems pony motors excitation systems and step-up transformers.

• Conduct necessary calculations for equipment selection in synchronous condenser projects including load (var) flow short-circuit and insulation coordination.

Fixed Series Capacitors (FSC):

• Develop specify or review studies related to the technical design strategy for FSCs.

• This will include advance studies related to the design requirements for capacitors metal oxide varistors (MOVs) and the triggered air gap system (TAG).

• Act as a senior reviewer for proposal and project execution as well as new product introduction (NPI) for above scope but also including the protection and control hardware and software.

Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM):

• Apply expertise in the specification of valves reactors and protection and control systems to develop STATCOM designs in compliance with customer and industry requirements.

• Understanding of grid-forming controls and virtual synchronous machine algorithms.

• Perform site assessments for prospective STATCOM locations and adapt designs to fit within site constraints.

• Knowledge of Real-Time Digital Simulation (RTDS) testing.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in technical area of expertise from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 10 years of related engineering experience or a Masters Degree in technical area of expertise from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 7 years of related engineering experience.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% as required which may include international travel and be willing to comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

The salary range for this position is $111200 - $185400 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work location. In addition this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation. This posting is expected to close on November 4th or thereafter.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company Ropcor Inc. their successors and in some cases their affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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