Application Engineer Grid Code Compliance and Testing

Summary

GE Vernova provides energy consulting solutions across power generation, delivery, and utilization. The Application Engineer will support grid code compliance studies, develop and validate generating facility models, assist with power plant testing, analyze simulation results, and prepare technical deliverables while working with customers and experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute engineering studies involving generator and governor performance, controls, and grid requirements
• Develop, verify, and validate electrical load flow and dynamic models used to represent generating facilities
• Support testing and data collection at power plants
• Analyze test and simulation results to identify discrepancies and refine models
• Develop engineering calculations, reports, presentations, and technical documents
• Work with experienced engineers to troubleshoot technical problems and develop solutions
• Use industry-standard engineering software and tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, etc
• Take increasing ownership of technical tasks as your knowledge and experience develop
• Travel to customer sites when required

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electric Power Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 0 to 2 years of experience in Engineering and/or Product Management in the Power Generation industry
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor work visas at the Bachelor's level, now or in the future, for this position vacancy
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time domestically and internationally
• Advanced Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Electric Power Engineering
• 0 to 1 year Field experience with Thermal power generation turbine and excitation control systems
• Demonstrated knowledge in electrical or electric power engineering, conventional and renewable power plant design / operation
• Load flow, dynamic, short circuit and protection modelling and analyses
• Proficiency performing power systems analysis using dynamic/transient simulation and other analytical tools such as PSLF, PSS/e, PSCAD and MATLAB
• Demonstrated capability to complete projects on-time and on-budget as either individual contributor
• Demonstrated ability to perform engineering analysis and design, develop engineering solutions in a team environment, and to provide technical consulting services to customers
• Proficiency with office productivity software (e.g., MS Office, Visio, MS Project)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g., ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers, plant staff. Etc.)
• Internship, co-op, undergraduate research, or relevant engineering project experience
• Strong project management and collaboration skills

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electric Power Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 0 to 2 years of experience in Engineering and/or Product Management in the Power Generation industry
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor work visas at the Bachelor's level, now or in the future, for this position vacancy
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time domestically and internationally

Nice to Haves

• Advanced Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Electric Power Engineering
• 0 to 1 year Field experience with Thermal power generation turbine and excitation control systems
• Demonstrated knowledge in electrical or electric power engineering, conventional and renewable power plant design / operation
• Load flow, dynamic, short circuit and protection modelling and analyses
• Proficiency performing power systems analysis using dynamic/transient simulation and other analytical tools such as PSLF, PSS/e, PSCAD and MATLAB
• Demonstrated capability to complete projects on-time and on-budget as either individual contributor
• Demonstrated ability to perform engineering analysis and design, develop engineering solutions in a team environment, and to provide technical consulting services to customers
• Proficiency with office productivity software (e.g., MS Office, Visio, MS Project)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g., ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers, plant staff. Etc.)
• Internship, co-op, undergraduate research, or relevant engineering project experience
• Strong project management and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Fully remote position
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off
• Professional development
• Challenging careers