GE Vernova is hiring an EMS Power System Engineer

GE Vernova is looking for an EMS Power System Engineer to independently perform the full lifecycle of EMS system development for behind-the-meter power plant facilities. In this role, you will provide critical technical expertise, manage integration between key stakeholders, and oversee third-party vendors to ensure successful project execution.

What You'll Do

• Independently perform in-depth EMS system planning, design, development, implementation, and support commissioning for behind-the-meter power plant facilities.
• Specify scope, review, comment, and direct/oversee third-party providers for studies including EMS requirements, operational philosophy, black start, island mode, and power system analysis.
• Coordinate with power system study teams to review and analyze studies such as short circuit, load flow, and transient switching.
• Coordinate with end users to understand load profiles and operational expectations.
• Provide technical guidance, manage integration and interfaces between stakeholders, and supervise third-party EMS vendor design and implementation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system technical issues.
• Produce detailed technical specifications and factory acceptance test criteria for EMS/Scada systems.
• Provide expertise and support in the development, implementation, and optimization of energy management systems.
• Provide guidance and coordinate engineering tasks to meet project or tender requirements.
• Support Project Control teams during the development of EMS project schedules.
• Use expertise in frequency and time-domain simulation tools to perform system studies.
• Support vendor Factory Acceptance Test activities, site installation, and commissioning.
• Be innovative, developing and industrializing solution tools and processes for system studies.
• Perform value engineering by reviewing design processes and developing improved methods.
• Enforce engineering discipline and establish processes across all work tasks.
• Represent the business at external events by publishing technical papers.
• Apply yourself towards improving your technical knowledge base.
• Support and mentor other engineers to increase the team’s technical knowledge and competence.
• Report or resolve any non-conformances in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in defining corrective actions for unsafe work or uncontrolled risks.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems and power electronics.
• Proven professional experience and technical expertise in power system engineering, preferably in AC substations and power plant System Studies.
• Proven record of EMS engineering design and implementation experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in network or transient studies for conventional generation, FACTS, renewable energy, or inverter-based power systems in offshore wind, industrial, utility substations, and grid interconnects.
• Knowledge of NERC and FERC compliance requirements and/or ISOs' interconnection or transmission planning guidelines.
• Familiarity with NERC standards such as TPL, MOD, and PRC.
• Able and willing to travel 20% including international trips, complying with GE travel guidelines.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering including power systems and power electronics subjects.
• Familiarity with ISOs such as PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ISO-NE, NYISO.
• Knowledge of RAM (Reliability-Availability-Maintainability) studies.
• Ability to independently perform in-depth system studies for Grid Compliance and Transmission Network Planning, or oversee third-party providers.
• Expertise in computer mathematical and simulation tools as applied to EMS/Scada system design.
• Strong knowledge of medium/high voltage substation North American standards & guidelines (IEEE & ANSI), local grid codes, and related equipment.
• Ability to engineer design packages without clear customer specifications.
• Knowledge of IEC and CIGRE guidelines.
• Professional engineering license and willingness to review and seal your work and the work of others under your supervision.
• Strong knowledge of contract and project management, EPC, or EEP project execution.

Technical Stack

• PSCAD
• PSS/E
• ETAP
• DigSilent PowerFactory

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) 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.
• Compensation: For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position: $100K-$150K CAD. For candidates applying to a U.S. based position: $98,400.00-$164,000.00 USD.

Work Mode

This is a remote position.

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.