Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We are focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. For more about GE’s Grid Solutions, visit https://www.gegridsolutions.com.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, 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 green energy transition.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design of custom protection and control solutions, including physical layouts, schematics, logic diagrams, wiring, grounding, and other required custom control hardware for custom FACTS solutions for orders and proposals.
• Develop Bills of Material for all designs, ensure consistency and quality throughout design documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement of standard control documentation for FACTS equipment including protection and control systems.
• Coordinate with offshore design resources and the project team members on technical matters to meet project specifications, cost control and schedule objectives.
• Interface with internal and external team members such as principal engineers, control engineers, civil engineers, electrical designers, project managers, engineering leaders and support organizations.
• Facilitate the development and execute cost reduction programs that vary in scope and may include low-cost vendor selection, design improvements, process improvements, automation, and new product introduction.
• Excellent personal computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and Word, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
• Support project quality procedures and initiatives including aspects of ISO9001.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college; or an associates degree with 10 years of experience in the specific field of control design.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% as required, which may include remote locations and international travel, and be willing to comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.

Desired Characteristics:

• Mechanical and Controls drawing experience
• Knowledge of and experience using IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NEC, AUS, and NESC standards and codes, and ability to design packages when no clear customer specification is provided.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated creativity and ability to lead amongst peers and be accountable for team results in order to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget.