Engineer - Hardware Design and Pre-Commissioning

Job Description Summary GE Vernova delivers reactive power compensators such as Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) and Static Var Compensators (SVC), on which we are the global FACTS Solution Line based in Finland, India, Brazil and US. These systems are used to control power system voltage and reactive power flow as well as to improve the power system stability and transmission system efficiency. Via our projects, you truly have a chance to make the world a better place by helping our global customers in saving vital energy and securing stable electricity distribution.

We are looking for Engineering Professionals to join the FACTS Solution Line team. The position will be based in Noida, India with remote working flexibility. You will be working on cutting edge technology and varied international high-profile projects. In this position, you will be reporting to Engineering Manager – Secondary Engineering, Noida office and it can be considered a top priority position to perform in a critical engineering discipline for overall FACTS business.

Job Description KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The candidate should possess strong hands-on experience in Single line diagram, Protection & Metering SLD, Control and Protection panel designs, Automation Panel design, Interconnection diagrams, Cable schedules, Panel terminal plan drawing, GA Drawing preparation, Hardware List, Bill of Materials, etc. Experience of working in 1 – 2 STATCOM/HVDC project will be preferred.

Control & Protection Hardware Engineering Prepare detailed hardware specification, bill of materials for Substation & STATCOM Projects.

Develop control and protection panel designs, GA drawings, schematics, relay list, bay control units, marshalling kiosks, and automation panels.

Prepare & Design Protection single line diagrams

Control schematics using EPLAN/E3/EBASE etc.

Interconnection diagrams

GA drawings

Cable schedules

Terminal plans

Panel layout drawing

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Rack layout

Design AC/DC auxiliary supply distribution schemes

Develop I/O allocation and interface engineering for protection relays, RTUs, BCUs, SCADA, STATCOM Controllers, Ethernet Switches etc.

Prepare station-wide control and interlocking philosophy implementation.

Design reviews with clients/consultants

Participate in FAT/SAT activities where required

STATCOM Specific Engineering Develop hardware engineering for STATCOM Control & Protection systems

Valve cooling control interface

Transformer protection system

Line bay protection

MSC/MSR bay protection

Harmonic filter protection

Coordinate interfaces between Unit Controller, Station Controller, PPC, HMI & Grid Automation system.

Prepare communication architecture drawings and interface documentations.

Protection Systems Knowledge of protection schemes for: Transmission line

Power transformer

Busbars

Reactors

Capacitor banks

Harmonic filter

STATCOM branches

Site commissioning support Pre-commissioning work of Control & Protection systems at site

Pre-STATCOM control system

Review and apply design stage documents/settings at site.

Review site modifications and prepare engineering updates

Perform primary and secondary injection testing of protection relays

Support energization and performance testing activities.

Standard knowledge Familiar with: IEC 61850

IEC 60255

IEC 62271

IEC 61000

Utility technical specifications

Grid code requirements

Engineering Documentation Prepare and review

General arrangement drawings, BOM of Control & Protection panels

Schematic drawings

Relay setting calculation

Maintain documentation as per project quality plans

Qualifications/Requirements

• 4 – 8 years of relevant experience in Substation/FACTS/HVDC Projects.

• Minimum 2 years of experience specifically in STATCOM/FACTS/HVDC projects .

• Experience in utility scale grid integration and EHV substations preferred.

• BTech/MTech degree Or Diploma in Electrical Engineering preferably in Power System.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong prioritizing and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple project priorities

• Team-oriented mindset with strong ownership and accountability

• Effective communication with global teams.

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.

• Experience of handling global utility/customers’ requirements.

• Desire to work in international environment.

• Preferred Industry Background: Candidates from following industry will be preferred: FACTS / STATCOM

• Power Transmission & Distribution

• Renewable Energy Integration

• HVDC

• Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes