Job Description Summary

We are looking for Control Engineer to join our FACTS Control Software team in Tampere, Finland. In this position, you will be reporting to FACTS SW team Engineering Manager and indirectly to Project Managers during project phase. You are or will have the possibility to become an expert in the field of grid integration of high power (> 100MVAr) reactive power compensators namely STATCOM (static synchronous compensator) and SVC (static var compensator).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Your main task is control system design targeting to implement control features complying with highly demanding customer specifications. In addition, you get to see the work put into action, first in real time testing in laboratory and then in the commissioning of the compensator at the actual site. The work may also include taking part in R&D activities on your areas of expertise.

Key Individual Accountabilities:

• Produce high quality study documents and specifications

• Plan, specify and participate testing

• Execute control and protection testing and system energizing

• Participate in technical negotiations with end customers and other stakeholders

• Support equipment sourcing (technical inputs, equipment evaluation)

• Support technical tendering

• Research and development in the field of FACTS control system design

Qualifications/Requirements:

• MSc (or higher) degree in Power System Engineering or equivalent

• Specialized knowledge in Electrical Power Engineering

• Understanding of control theory behind grid connected devices

• Knowledge in compensation systems, power electronics

• Knowledge and experience on some of simulation tools for electric systems such as PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, RTDS or PSSE

• Fluent written and oral skills in English – other language skill is a benefit

• Strong prioritizing and time management skills

Desired Characteristics:

• Good negotiation skills and ability to influence on multiple stakeholders

• Ability to work in groups as well as individually

• Curious and open-minded

• Desire to work in international environment

• Willingness to take leading role in project

• Willingness to travel

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.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided:

No

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided:

No