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GE Vernova · 5 hours ago

FACTS Power Systems Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$111K/yr - $185K/yr

7+ years exp

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Power Systems Manager who will provide expert technical support for Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS). The role involves leading a team of engineers to develop strategies and specifications for various power systems solutions, while also engaging with industry standards and practices.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Flexible AC Transmission SystemsSynchronous machines expertiseStatic Synchronous CompensatorReal-Time Digital SimulationGrid-forming controlsIndustry standards participationLeadership skillsTechnical mentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree in technical area of expertise from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 10 years of related engineering experience or a Master's Degree in technical area of expertise from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 7 years of related engineering experience

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