HVDC Aftersales Lead Control & Protection Engineer

Job Description Summary GE Vernova has been executing multiple projects for HVDC system utilizing line-commutated converter (LCC) and Voltage Source Converter (VSC) technology. There have been requirements to provide after-sales support for close-out projects. As an Aftersales Lead Control & Protection System Application Engineer, you will be closely coordinating with the Aftersales Team leader. The selected candidate will be expected to fulfill following responsibilities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Updating the control & Protection system as per the requirements.
• Accountable for preparing the responses to technical queries from clients and solving customer issues.
• Able to perform Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other design studies based on aftersales requirements using simulation tools (i.e. PSCAD. MATLAB)
• Control and protection parameters re-tuning to meet grid stability criteria.
• Able to do plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, PSCAD etc) and its verification.

• Design, develop, model, implement & debug control systems algorithms for HVDC converter functions using MATLAB/Simulink adhering to established functional requirements and internal development standards.
• Integrate and validate functional blocks based on pre-defined control requirements and interface specifications.
• Conversion of MATLAB Simulink algorithms to PSCAD models
• Able to perform model-in-the-loop (MIL) verification according to the project requirement.
• Collaborate with system engineers, functional designers, and testers in agile sprints, ensuring tasks are tracked and documented in JIRA.
• Play key role in technical reviews, unit testing, and integration sessions to ensure model quality and maintainability.
• Manage version control and branching activities through SVN/GitHub Enterprise.
• Work closely with other engineers to complement existing resources and drive successful execution.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor in Engineering in Electrical / Electronic or Master s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Power Systems, Control Engineering, Power Electronics Engineering.
• Previous participation in HVDC or FACTS or Renewable control/protection development projects.
• Familiarity with HVDC control concepts (alpha angle control, DC current regulation, extinction angle, PLL, protection interlocks etc.)
• Better to have experience with HVDC systems or power electronics control, ideally with LCC/VSC technology.
• Experience in model-based design for control systems using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with Dynamic Performance Studies using Electromagnetic transient simulation tools (i.e. PSCAD, MATLAB).
• Proficiency in version control tools (SVN/GitHub) and collaborative workflows (branching, pull requests, merge handling).
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, attention to detail in model implementation.
• Good communication skills in English (written and verbal).

Additional Information

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