GE Vernova

Senior HVDC Control System Engineer

LocationNiskayuna, NY
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$111,200-$185,400

About This Job


Job Description Summary

The Senior HVDC Control System Engineer is an established leader in his or her respective engineering team. He or she drives business strategy through detailed technical and economic understanding of the marketplace and takes the initiative to drive business leaders to provide customers with the best solutions that positively impact business.

As a Senior Engineer – HVDC Control Systems, you will enable the Energy Transition through the development of HVDC converter models and advanced controls. You will lead and contribute to R&D programs aligned with GE Vernova’s energy businesses such as Grid Solutions, Power Conversion and Storage, Wind and Power including Gas Power, Nuclear and Hydro as well as with U.S. Government Agencies such as the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense. The technologies developed under these programs will be matured and transitioned into products to drive breakthrough impact for our company, our customers, and our society. Are you ready to join our world-class team of researchers and do you have “The Energy to Change the World”?


Job Description


About Us:

Come bring your energy to change the world!

Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. 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.

GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

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


Why we come to work:

At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll 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, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.


Responsibilities:

As a Senior HVDC Engineer - Control Systems, you will:

Lead diverse teams as well contribute individually at a senior level in the development and application of advanced technology solutions to GE Vernova products and services using modeling, advanced controls.

Validate performance of developed solutions through both real-time and offline simulations and application on target systems.
Document technology and results through patent applications, technical reports, and publications.
Ensure that solutions adopted are both technically appropriate and that GE Vernova has freedom to utilize these solutions.
Transfer technology to engineering teams in GE Vernova to be included in next generation products and services.
Stay current with advances in system technologies to seek out new ideas and applications.
Work in a team environment with colleagues across GE Vernova including the Advanced Research Center and partners from industry, academia, and government agencies.


Requirements:

Doctorate degree in an Engineering field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in design, development and validation of power converters


OR

Master’s degree in an Engineering field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in design, development and validation of power converters.
3 to 5 years experience of advanced controllers, optimization, estimation, or detection algorithms.
3 to 5 years experience in algorithm development and software implementation for complex physical systems (e.g., HVDC converter, converters integrating renewable resources into the AC transmission grid, converter in industrial applications, transportation systems, etc s).
Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies


Desired:

Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C, C++, or Python. Knowledge of PSCAD would be an advantage.
Strong background in power electronics
Deep understanding of Voltage-Sourced Converter (VSC) HVDC schemes. Some knowledge of LCC (Line Commutated Converter) would also be advantageous.
Experience with real-time implementation of system solutions in a variety of hardware platforms including development of hardware-in-the-loop simulation platforms for control performance validation
Experience developing controls solutions for industrial and AC transmission grid applications
Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques and the application of those in a controller context
Experience developing cyber-security algorithms
Exposure to industrial control hardware programming and industrial control software development
Proficiency in source code management through git/github
Experience with application for government funding and project proposal writing including tendering document for commercial offers
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership
Experience interacting with customers and regulatory stakeholders (e.g. TSO’s, developers, government bodies)
Experience with program management, which includes setting up schedules, milestones, technical reviews, tracking funding, etc.
Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea from a concept to a product

We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.


*On site in Niskayuna, NY

The salary range for this position is 111,200.00 - 173,100.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.111,200.00 - 173,100.00 - 185,400.00 USD Annual


Projected Close Out: July 1st, 2025

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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).


Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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