Senior HVDC Mechanical System Design Engineer
Become part of a winning team and help deliver the Green Energy transition.
As a Senior Engineer – HVDC Mechanical System Design, you will enable the Energy Transition through the development of advanced HVDC converter mechanical and structural design. You will lead and contribute to R&D programs aligned with GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business, including HVDC & FACTS, Power Conversion and Storage, and Wind as well as with U.S. Government Agencies such as the Department of Energy. 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.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Lead diverse teams as well contribute individually at an intermediate expertise level in the development and application of advanced technology solutions to GE Vernova products and services using analytics, modeling, simulations and advanced testing methods.
* Validate performance of developed solutions through simulations, lab‑scale and full prototype scale testing.
* 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 other GE Grid Solutions businesses, Advanced Research Center and partners from industry, academia, and government agencies.
Required Qualifications
* Doctorate degree in an Engineering field with advanced and demonstrated years of experience in design, development, testing and validation of mechanical system OR Master’s degree in an Engineering field with extensive hands on experience in design, development and validation of mechanical systems.
* Advanced experience in building full scale equipment or hardware prototype for testing and validation of complex physical systems including HVDC converter valves, high voltage substations equipment, generation plants, industrial plants, or transportation systems.
* Advanced and demonstrated years of experience with mechanical design simulation tools including 3D modeling, mechanical forces and stress analysis.
* Proficiency in Ansys, SolidWorks, Catia, Abaqus, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Mathcad, Python or similar engineering software.
* An exceptional background in power hardware components design (converter valves, power modules, busbars, reactors, transformers, metallic supporting structure, etc.).
* Relevant experience in HVDC systems including specifying, designing, testing or commissioning HVDC stations components including power transformers, reactors, filters, converter valves, cooling plants.
* Familiar with stress calculations including thermal, vibration, seismic stress analysis.
* Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.
Desired Characteristics
* Relevant experience in designing layout of HVDC converter valve hall or metallic structure of HVDC converters.
* Significant and demonstrated years of experience in designing the packaging layout of high power converters modules or metallic supporting structure of power converters components.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
* Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
* Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
* Established project management skills.
About Us
GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. 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 – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.
About GEV Grid Solutions
At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why We Come To Work
At GEV, 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 energy transition.
Compensation and Benefits
US Information Only: The salary range for this position is $108,600 – $181,000 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/variable incentive compensation. The posting is expected to close on November 11th or thereafter.
The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
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, paid time-off for vacation or illness, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
General benefits and sponsor information: GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs. The sponsor reserves the rights to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify benefit plans at any time. 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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
#J-18808-Ljbffr