Engineer - Hardware Design and Pre-Commissioning

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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